Happy Halloween everyone!
Unfortunately, Halloween isn’t officially celebrated in the Netherlands. Rumor has it that the American holiday is slowly, but surely becoming more popular. However, the idea of door-to-door trick or treating may take more time for the Dutchies to catch on. There is, however, the holiday tradition of Saint Martin (November 11), a very similar holiday in which kids go around in the neighborhood, carry lanterns around and sing songs in exchange for some sweets.
What is an American expat mommy to do? Throw a pot-luck Halloween Part of course! We threw the party last Saturday for convenience’s sake. My friends were all excited to have their little ones dress up and of course, in true Indonesian, Filipino, and American form, have a great excuse to get together and party. The weather gods were kind to us and it was a beautiful Fall day filled with lots of sunshine, laughter, and love.
Snapshots from top to bottom, left to right! Filipino lumpia, savory biscuits, jasmine rice, rendang, opor ayam, atchar, emping, and atchar.
Snapshots from top to bottom, left to right: Mango cupcakes, lychee pudding, ube cake, spanish breads, sugar cookies, and chocolate cupcakes.
