The Real Story Behind Those Tasty Chocolade letters

If you've ever spent the cold November or December evening in the Netherlands, you've definitely seen these big, chunky chocolade letters sitting down on the dining room table or tucked in to someone's shoe. It's one of individuals Dutch traditions that will feels so normal if you were raised with it, although when you step back and look from it, it's actually kind of an amusing concept. Why are usually we eating our own initials made from cocoa? ...

March 27, 2026 · 7 min · Lutz Johnna