New year's letters

At the beginning of the new year, Belgian children traditionally visit their godparents, grandparents, ... and read their "New Year's letter" with their new year's wishes in rhyme which they have studied (& written) at school.



This afternoon Stef 'read' his letter to my mother.



Exchange of gifts between god mother & god child



Young enthousiasm



A Dolly Parton look-alike




A popular silly uncle who is always willing to play, blow balloons, make faces or act as a chair.