Daylight Savings Time ends
On this day, the clock falls back one hour from 3 AM to 2 AM, meaning you’re getting a whole extra hour to sleep at night! On the other hand, […]
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Sint-Maarten (Dutch Halloween)
Netherlands , NetherlandsIf you were disappointed by the lack of Halloween parties, Sint-Maarten celebrations may make up for it! Some Dutch cities take this seriously, with parades, bonfires, and lantern tours. Sint-Maarten […]
Cancelled Learn all about getting a mortgage for new builds at this seminar!
Planetenweg 5, Hoofddorp (Hyde Park House) Planetenweg 5, Hoofdorp, NetherlandsHave you set your heart on a new build home in the Netherlands? Wise decision! However, before you sign the dotted line, you should make sure you know all you […]
Sinterklaas
Netherlands , NetherlandsSinterklaas is one holiday where the Dutch go all out on big celebrations and exciting traditions. While the youngsters sit their shoes under the chimney to receive chocoladeletters (chocolate letters) […]
End the year on a good note with this one-of-a-kind Dutch course
Slowly but surely, 2023 is coming to an end. That means it's time to wrap up those New Year's resolutions you had, like learning Nederlands! Well, why not come together […]
‘In Brilliant Light’: marvel at contemporary African art at this exciting new exhibit
Wereld Museum Leiden Steenstraat 1, 2312 BS LeidenAs part of its latest exhibit, 'In Brilliant Light,' Wereldmuseum Leiden provides a platform for contemporary African art — and we're very excited. Opening its doors to the public on […]
Christmas Eve
Netherlands , NetherlandsSince Sinterklaas has already dropped off his presents on December 5, the Kerstavond is not much of a reason to celebrate. Pretty much a regular day, the Dutchies may spend […]
Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag)
Netherlands , NetherlandsAlso known as the first day of Christmas in the Netherlands, Christmas Day is usually celebrated with the family. Don’t expect to see a turkey dinner or any Christmas pudding. […]
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 […]
New Year’s Eve (Oudejaarsavond)
The Dutch like to bring the New Year in with a bang — literally. Throughout the day, you can hear fireworks being set off left, right and centre. People also […]
New Year’s Day (Nieuwjaarsdag)
Netherlands , NetherlandsAfter a night of drinking, fireworks and stuffing yourself with oliebollen, the Dutch like to take it easy on New Year’s Day by jumping into the sea. As if this […]
Valentine’s Day (Valentijnsdag)
Netherlands , NetherlandsValentine’s Day is not widely celebrated in the Netherlands, but it has gained some popularity in recent years. Flowers, chocolate, and valentines won’t go amiss if you buy them for […]