Rob Geus

Sinterklaas is back in the country, so it's high time for the annual "Great Gingerbread Baking Competition." Bakers from all over the country are vying for the title: Master Baker of the Year. Marco Marsepein is also determined to win, as he succeeds every year. His dearest grandmother's secret recipe has never let him down. But... this year, Bartus Bakker and his father are also vying for that coveted first place. The evil baking duo cunningly steals Marco's secret recipe and ruins his gingerbread dough. When Bartus Bakker wins the baking competition, Marco is utterly devastated. He decides to leave Sinterklaas's castle and return to his native Italy once and for all. But what would a great Sinterklaas celebration be without Marco Marsepein and his gingerbread?

In the 'Comedy Central Roasts', well-known people are taken on the heels by friendly celebrities. The roasters take turns making satirical jokes about the main character and each other in a friendly way.

Sinterklaas receives a letter from Eefje, who has a special wish. This wish is so difficult that it seems impossible. Meanwhile, Huismeesterpiet falls ill for unknown reasons and his duties are taken over by Rommelpiet. The other Pieten disagree with this because since she took charge, the castle has been a mess. Sinterklaas receives a visit from Willem de Schipper, who comes to apply for a job. But Willem turns out to be the missing piece of the puzzle for Eefje's wish.

Eighteen famous Dutch people compete against each other in funny Christmas challenges.