Traditions & Events
Vlaggetjesdag in Urk
Did you know that coming Saturday is 'Vlaggetjesdag' (Flag Day) in Urk? The fishing village in Flevoland celebrates the arrival of the first harvest...
National Windmill Days
Did you know that this Saturday and Sunday over 700 participating (wind)mills open their doors throughout the Netherlands for National Mills Day? Besides turning...
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...
Frisian tradition: finding peewit eggs
Did you know that it is a Frisian tradition to offer the first found lapwing egg to the Queen's Commissioner of Friesland? The northern...
Serious Request 2011 in Leiden
Henk writes: "For the eight time the 3FM Serious Request 'Glazen Huis' takes place. Three DJ's are locked up by Gary Lightbody (Snowpatrol) in...
Saint Nicholas & Santa Claus
Did you know that the figure of Santa Claus is based on Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children? Back in the 4th century...
Museum-hop into the wee hours during Museum Night
During the yearly Museum Night (Museumnacht) this Saturday in Amsterdam you can museum-hop into the wee hours (19.00-02.00). Tickets (€17.50) include entrance to 45...
‘Krentenwegge’ for newborn babies in Twente
Did you know it is customary in the Twente region to celebrate the birth of a newborn baby with a 'krentenwegge'? Krentenwegge is a...
Zwientje Tikken: cultural tradition or animal abuse?
This Sunday the open Dutch championship 'Zwientje Tikken' (= 'tag the pig') will be held in the town of Luttenberg. Zwientje Tikken is a...
Three kisses on the cheeks
Did you know that the Dutch kiss three times on the cheeks to greet family and friends?