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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

Dutch Quirk #122: Serve gendered sprinkles when a baby is born

There are so many foody traditions when celebrating a child's birth. Some countries have rice pudding or...

Dutch quirk #8: Dress the same as every other Dutchie (aka the Dutch uniform)

The Dutch are endlessly unique, interesting, and innovative in so many areas of their life โ€” except...

Dutch Quirk #137: Eat fried snacks off a table wrapped in clingfilm

Ahh, lazy evenings in and Dutch snack food โ€” truly a love story better than Twilight. ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŸ And...

Dutch Quirk #14: Drink a glass of milk with every meal

Whether you're eating delicious pannekoeken, uitsmijter, or stamppot, another hidden essential to a Dutch meal is a...

Dutch Quirk #13: Be innovative (and not be shy about it)ย 

The Dutch have been renowned for their innovative spirit for centuries, and theyโ€™re not about to change...

Dutch Quirk #115: Sit on terraces year-round

Rain or shine, Dutchies are always up and ready for terrasje pakken (grabbing a terrace). What's the...

Dutch Quirk #61: Joke openly about Germans

Which nation gives the Dutchies even more opportunity to do some roasting than the Belgians? Natuurlijk! The...

Dutch Quirk #88: Hang their school backpack on their house flagpole after graduating

Have you ever noticed school bags dangling on flagpoles outside of Dutch homes? If yes, then someone...