Birthday, is it happy?
What is a traditional Dutch birthday party really like? My personal experience with coffee, cake, kringverjaardag, Dutch traditions and the infamous Circle of Death.
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Dutch traditions
French fries with mayonnaise
Why do the Dutch eat chips with mayonnaise? Discover the tradition of patatje met, fritessaus, patatje oorlog and the many sauces that make Dutch snackbar culture unique.
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The Tradition of Sinterklaas in the Netherlands
Discover Sinterklaas in the Netherlands, one of the country’s most popular traditions. Learn about his arrival from Spain, Pakjesavond, Pieten, presents, poems and traditional Dutch sweets.
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King’s Day
Discover King’s Day in the Netherlands, from the history of Koningsdag and the tradition of wearing orange to King’s Night, street parties and the famous vrijmarkt.
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