Dutch Carnival is here again. In the Netherlands we say Carnaval. Let's all go crazy. Let's get dressed up for an amazing party. Laugh and have fun until we can …
Celebration and feast Days
Celebration and feast days: Christmas, Easter, Remembrance and Liberation Day, New Year’s day, and other special days like Skirts day.
Latest update Bonfire Scheveningen and Duindorp, The HagueDue to the expected inclement weather on December 31st, the bonfires in Scheveningen and Duindorp will be lit on December 30th at 7:00 …
New Year's Eve "Oliebol" is the sweet oily thing Dutch people eat by tradition. In December, you can buy "Oliebollen" everywhere. Oliebollen is sold in stands, bakeries, and supermarkets. We …
Do you like cold water? On the first day of the year, you can, together with thousands of Dutch people, take a New Year's Dive into the North Sea. At …
Step into an enchanting world of the Neapolitan Nativity Scene, located inside the historic walls of the Catharijne Cathedral. Proudly hosted by the Museum Catharijne Convent in Utrecht, this awe-inspiring …
When it's almost Christmas time again, it's the right time to go to an awesome Winter Markets or Christmas Fair. Luckily there are quite a few cozy Christmas markets …
Siinterklaas is the Dutch Santa Claus, the one and only real Dutch Santa, sails from Spain to the Netherlands on a sturdy steamer call ed “Stoomboot”. This powerful boat is …
The eleventh day of the eleventh month marks the start of the carnival season. On this day, Prince Carnival and his entourage also known as the council of eleven, …
Sint Maarten, or Saint Martin, also called Sint Maartensdag, is a traditional Dutch Festive Day. Saint Martin is celebrated throughout the Netherlands on November 11, but is especially celebrated in …
Easter, what do we actually celebrate? Easter starts with Maundy Thursday followed by Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. These days come back every year. Monday we close the …
In 2024, the Ramadan starts at March 10 and ends at April 8. Ramadan has started and we wish all Muslims, Ramadan Mubarak. In 2023, Ramadan starts on Wednesday, March 22, …
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