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Celebrating Carnival in the Netherlands: your ultimate guide

Carnival in the Netherlands in 2024: all you need to know about the drinking, weird language, when...

Holidays in the Netherlands: when are the public, national, and school holidays in 2024?

There are holidays of cultural, religious and historical significance throughout the year in the Netherlands — but...

The ultimate guide to tulip season in the Netherlands in 2024

Hoera — buds are growing, the days are getting longer, and spring will soon be knocking at...

New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands: traditions in Amsterdam and beyond

New Year's Eve in the Netherlands is celebrated extensively, with enough fireworks to entertain spectators for hours....

New Year’s Eve fireworks in the Netherlands: which city is doing what?

There’s no New Year’s Eve without fireworks, and the Netherlands rarely disappoints in that area. From Groningen...

The New Year’s Dive at Scheveningen: How the Dutch start their year (well, the crazy ones)

The Dutch like to start their year with a refreshing splash (and probably hypothermia). On the first day...

The ultimate Dutch Christmas playlist

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

Christmas in the Netherlands: your guide to Dutch holiday foods and celebrations

For expats in the Netherlands, December is a confusing time. Saint Nicolas, who? What about the Christmas...