Visit any Dutch market and you’ll be led by the nose to a stand that churns out a delicious local delicacy—the stroopwafel. This thin, caramel-filled waffle cookie is an absolutely divine sweet treat and loved by locals and tourists alike. Just make sure to be careful when biting into these syrup cookies while still hot, …
#1: Friesland is about 2,315 years older than The Netherlands. The Frisii began settling in Frisia around 500 BC. In Roman times, Frisia comprised the present provinces of Friesland and North Holland. The Frisians lived on terps—which are man-made hills— and lived along a broader expanse of the North Sea coast. The Kingdom of The …
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The Netherlands might seem a peaceful country most of the time, and the closest a Dutch citizen gets to war (or oorlog) is a “patatje oorlog”. But on New Years Eve, all hell breaks loose! Check out how Dutch people celebrate New Years Eve in the video above!
A historical windmill in Bovenkarspel in North-Holland burnt to the ground on New Years Eve. The windmill was unable to be preserved from the flames. Nothing is known about the cause of the incident yet.
If you were to ask people where the legend of Santa Claus began, they’d probably start by telling you that the name “Santa” is merely a moniker for Saint Nicholas, a man who existed a long time ago and was renowned for his generosity toward children. We hear about Saint Nick in carols like Rudolph …
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With the worldwide implementation of commercialized aviation comes a rapid adaption of culture and cuisine. What once was a common dish in nearly all households has now become something younger generations don’t know anything about. So, we decided to list 10 traditional Dutch foods—and we doubt you’ll know more than 2 of them. 1. Snert …
1. Broodje Kroket (Croquette Sandwich) Een broodje kroket, or a croquette sandwich as you would call them in English, is a bun with an (often crushed) croquette with mustard or mayonaise. These typical Dutch snacks have become such an important part of the culture, the name could even be used as a comical insult. Croquettes …
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Immigrants are citizens who come from other countries to live in the Netherlands for jobs, family reunification or other purposes. Not all foreign nationals are allowed to settle in the Netherlands automatically. You may need a residence permit to live here, which can be obtained under certain conditions. For example, if you immigrate for family …
The Zwarte Piet character is part of the annual Feast of St. Nicholas that is celebrated on the evening of 5 December (Sinterklaasavond, which is known as St. Nicholas’ Eve in English) in the Netherlands, Aruba, and Curaçao. This is when presents and sweets are traditionally distributed to children. The holiday is celebrated on 6 …
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