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The secret Dutch side of Santa Claus

Sinterklaas has left the Netherlands on his steamboat and is probably recuperating by his pool in Spain....

7 great Dutch inventions you never knew were Dutch

Apart from an awesome little drink called gin (nope, it wasn't invented by the Brits), there are...

How to eat like a Dutchie this holiday season

Christmas is right around the corner, which means it's time for feasting on Dutch delicacies! 🎄 You might...

New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Netherlands: which city is doing what in 2026?

New Year's Eve in the Netherlands is a spectacular sight to see: but with more and more...

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

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

Oliebollen: the traditional (and delicious) Dutch New Year’s snack

As this year draws to a close, millions of oliebollen will be baked and eaten in the...

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...

What the frick is a frikandel?

The frikandel is perhaps the most contentious of Dutch foods. It's both widely loved and widely hated,...