Holidays – DutchReview

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Munching on delicious oliebollen, warming yourself with a steaming mug of glühwein (mulled wine) after a round...

Liana Pereira 🇱🇰 - December 5, 2024

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As we inch closer to the holidays, spending time with loved ones is everyone's top priority. However,...

Brin Andrews - December 5, 2024

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"It's almost Pakjesavond!" Almost what? Yup, to internationals, Dutch traditions can seem confusing or just plain weird....

Abuzer van Leeuwen 🇳🇱 - December 3, 2024

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Even though many people dislike Mariah Carey's All I want for Christmas is You, every year on...

Maria Smith - December 2, 2024

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Where do all the Christmas trees in the Netherlands go after the holidays? Unfortunately, not a better...

Abuzer van Leeuwen 🇳🇱 - December 2, 2024

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You haven't celebrated Christmas in the Netherlands properly if you haven't done gourmetten. Gour-what-en? Exactly. If you're the foreigner...

Abuzer van Leeuwen 🇳🇱 - November 28, 2024

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What happens at Christmas in the Netherlands? It's definitely cold and dark outside — so yes, the...

Amanda Steck - November 27, 2024

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There is no Dutch tradition as cherished as the Sinterklaas poem (well, except perhaps Zwarte Piet). But,...

Samantha Dixon 🇦🇺 - November 27, 2024

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