Second Day of Christmas (Tweede Kerstdag)

Boxing Day is for lounging around and eating leftover turkey, right? Not in the Netherlands. Unlike in most cultures, the Second Day of Christmas is a big deal to the Dutch —  just as important as December 25. You will typically visit the other side of the family than who you spent Christmas Day with. Get ready to answer all the same questions about what is happening in your life.

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