In the Netherlands, 5 December is a day of surprises, poems and a bit of mischief. A Sinterklaas card is an easy way to bring that spirit to a team or a family, even from far away.
A simple poem
A Sinterklaas poem does not need to be perfect. It needs to rhyme, be a bit teasing and include something personal. A template:
Dear Sam, you always bring cake, / and you never ever make a mistake. / But we noticed that you drink all the tea, / so here is a gift from Sint and me.
Short messages
- “Happy Sinterklaas! May the Sint be kind to you.”
- “You were good this year, mostly. Enjoy the gifts.”
- “Wishing you a night of surprises.”
Tips for a team
Keep teasing friendly, and never about private things. For a team, a shared card with funny lines and a photo of the whole team in Sinterklaas hats is perfect.
Send it to people far away
With a digital card, the family abroad or the colleagues who work from home can join in. Schedule it for the evening of 5 December.
Surprise together
Make a Sinterklaas card for 5 December. Start a card.
Frequently asked questions about the sinterklaas card
What does it cost to send a sinterklaas card digitally?
Starting is free: up to 7 people, one photo each, the free designs and a small watermark. For € 4.95 per card you get 20 people, two photos each, all designs, the slideshow and a PDF; for € 7.50 unlimited people and three photos. You pay once per card, never a subscription.
How long does it take to make the card?
About two minutes for the organiser. Everybody else opens the link, types a message and adds a photo.
Do the people who write need an account?
No. They open the link and write. Only the person who makes the card can choose to have an account.
When does the card arrive?
On the day and time you choose, by e-mail. The day before, the organiser gets a preview.
Want to know more about e-cards? Read e-card: what it is and how to send one or how to make a digital card in five steps.
