Tag: Dutch Traditions
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How the Dutch Turned Tulips Into Gold — Then Lost Everything
In 1637, the Dutch tulip market collapsed overnight, wiping out thousands. Discover the flower craze that invented the world’s first financial bubble — plus get weekly Netherlands stories free in our newsletter.
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Why Dutch Homes Keep Their Curtains Open — The History Behind the Habit
Why Dutch homes keep their curtains open at night — the centuries-old tradition behind the habit. Get weekly Netherlands stories free in our newsletter.
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What Is Sinterklaas? The Dutch Tradition That Created Santa Claus
Sinterklaas is the Dutch December festival that gave the world Santa Claus — celebrated on 5 December with poems, gifts, and pepernoten — plus get weekly Netherlands stories free in our newsletter.
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The Dutch Market Town Where Cheese Is Still Weighed Like It’s 1622
The Alkmaar cheese market has run every Friday since 1622. Discover why it stops the whole town — and get weekly Netherlands stories free in our newsletter.
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What Is King’s Day in the Netherlands and Why Does Everyone Wear Orange?
King’s Day in the Netherlands: why millions wear orange, what happens on 27 April, and how to celebrate — plus get weekly stories free in our newsletter.