I spent 3 New Years in Holland...
It's madness, in the city it's frightening, and even the countryside is not excluded, I couldn't believe how much smoke was generated... it was like a pea souper!
I feel sorry for the animals...
I was taught by some of the kids who worked in our place, how to maximise the bang for your buck with smaller 'bangers' by wrapping them with tin foil and or gaffer tape, then light the fuse and run!
Booom
Seems that they should be giving out free Valium and earplugs too!
Is it true Zwarte Piet is banned? Surely not!
Next it'll be pepernoten or Haring! Mmmm lekker
Forgot about patatje oorlog... what an awesome snack!