Traditions & Events
Sinterklaas treats in Jan Steen’s 17th century painting
Did you know that the famous Dutch painter Jan Steen already shows 'kruidnoten' (ginger nuts) in one of his paintings from 1668?
Walking through muddy ditches for fun
Did you know that none of the 1000 walkers of the 'braggeltocht' will cross the finish line with clean clothes?
These participants walk through muddy...
‘Beschuit met muisjes’ to celebrate the arrival of a baby
Did you know that when a baby is born in the Netherlands, family and friends are treated to 'beschuit met muisjes' (literally 'biscuit with...
St Martin’s Day
Did you know this week in some parts of the Netherlands processions take place for St Martin's Day on 11 November? Children walk down...
Three kisses on the cheeks
Did you know that the Dutch kiss three times on the cheeks to greet family and friends?
Serious Request 2014 in Haarlem
Did you know that three popular radio deejays are locked up in a glass house in Haarlem to collect money for charity? For six...
International Pillow Fight Day in Amsterdam
Did you know that International Pillow Fight Day is taking place in many countries all over the world tomorrow? The Amsterdam edition starts at...
Reenactment of the Eighty Year War
Did you know that each year on 1 April the people of Brielle reenact the capture of the fortification from the Spanish troops during...
Easter bonfire
Did you know that the tallest Easter bonfire in the world can be found in the township of Espelo in Overijssel? Since November last...
International Four Day Marches in Nijmegen
Did you know that the International Four Days Marches in Nijmegen is the largest marching event in the world?
As of tomorrow 47,000 people from...