Sinterklaas Gift Ideas
Celebrate Sinterklaas with the perfect gifts! Create wishlists for pakjesavond and coordinate with family to make this Dutch tradition extra special.
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Practical advice to make gift-giving easier and more enjoyable
Write a Surprise Poem
A funny poem about the recipient is traditional. Include inside jokes and gentle teasing about their quirks.
Create a Surprise
Hide the gift in a creative handmade wrapper that relates to their hobby or personality. The surprise is part of the fun!
Do Lootjes Trekken
Draw names so everyone buys for just one person. WishBubble's Secret Santa feature makes this digital and easy!
Include Treats
Add pepernoten, chocolate letters, and speculaas to your gift. These traditional treats complete the Sinterklaas experience.
Gift Ideas
Hand-picked gift inspiration for every taste and budget
Traditional Dutch Gifts
Chocolate Letter
Their initial in delicious chocolate
Pepernoten Gift Tin
Decorative tin filled with spiced cookies
Sinterklaas Speculaas
Large decorative spiced cookie
Dutch Stroopwafels
Authentic caramel waffle cookies
Kids Favorites
Playmobil Set
Classic imaginative play toys
Nintendo Switch Game
Mario, Zelda, or Pokemon
Children's Book Set
Jip en Janneke, Nijntje, or Dolfje
Building Blocks
LEGO, Duplo, or wooden blocks
Cozy Season Gifts
Warm Socks Set
Wool or fleece-lined for cold days
Hot Chocolate Kit
Premium cocoa, marshmallows, mug
Puzzle 1000 Pieces
Cozy indoor activity for winter
Board Game
Ticket to Ride, Catan, or Dutch classics
Surprise Wrapping Ideas
Giant Shoe Box
Hide gift inside a decorated shoe
Paper Maché Creation
Custom shape matching their hobby
Balloon Pop Surprise
Gift hidden inside a balloon
Mystery Box with Clues
Multiple boxes leading to the gift
Want more inspiration? Check out our gift guides!
Browse Gift GuidesGift-Giving Checklist
Make sure you don't forget anything with this handy checklist
Put shoes by the fireplace (for the kids)
Organize lootjes trekken with your group
Buy pepernoten and chocolate letters
Create or buy surprise wrapping materials
Write the traditional surprise poem
Plan the pakjesavond gathering
Ready to create your wishlist?
Share your wishes with family and friends. Avoid duplicate gifts and get exactly what you want!
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to coordinate gifts?
Create a bubble and invite your family or friends to share wishlists and avoid duplicate gifts.