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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

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...

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

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

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 #60: Have ginormous bike parking lots

Everyone knows that the Netherlands is home to millions of bicycles. And with plenty of bikes, you're...

Dutch Quirk #126: Play weird street games on King’s Day

If there's something Dutchies love, it's celebrating their (usually) beloved King on King's Day. And part of...

Dutch Quirk #72: Put a hook on old buildings to move furniture

Picture this: you're taking a stroll through the picturesque streets of any given Dutch city, the sun...

Dutch Quirk #51: Dance the Polonaise at parties

The Dutch are certainly no strangers to a good party. Take Amsterdam, for example, The Netherlands’ capital...

Dutch Quirk #35: Put public urinals in the middle of busy streets

Picture this: you're taking a delightful walk through a classic Dutch city, completely mesmerized by the canal...