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Holidays
What happens during Christmas in the Netherlands? A guide to the winter holidays
What happens at Christmas in the Netherlands? It's definitely cold and dark outside — so yes, the...
Culture
The complete guide to writing a top Sinterklaas poem
There is no Dutch tradition as cherished as the Sinterklaas poem (well, except perhaps Zwarte Piet). But,...
Culture
This Dutch city was key to the origins of Thanksgiving
You may very well know by now how the Dutch like to spend their Christmas and Sinterklaas holidays...
Culture
Zwarte Piet: the full guide to the Netherlands’ most controversial tradition
Many in the Netherlands view Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) as an innocent addition to the Dutch holiday...
Culture
When does Sinterklaas arrive in the Netherlands? The 2023 city guide
There’s one thing for sure: you do not want to miss the Sinterklaas’ arrival to the Netherlands...
Culture
Islands of the Netherlands: a guide to the Wadden Islands
Before you think about sunbathing, scuba diving, and sipping cocktails on Dutch islands in the Caribbean, let...
Culture
Halloween in the Netherlands: the ultimate [and spookiest] guide for 2023
Double, double, toil and trouble, Halloween in the Netherlands is just a nubble. Luckily for our American...
Culture
Leidens Ontzet: a day of freedom, fun, and boozing!
Every year, there’s one day that all Leiden residents look forward to, Leidens Ontzet (Relief of Leiden)....