Cultural Holidays
Remembrance Day and Liberation Day
On May 4, the Netherlands will observe Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion to honour the victims of World War II and subsequent conflicts. Amsterdam’s Dam Square will host the national remembrance ceremony, a poignant event attended by the King and Queen. The...
Let Indian fare ‘spice-up’ your Valentine’s Day
It’s not too late to book a table at one of our fellow Amsterdam Mamas’ favourite Indian restaurants. Amrita Suri (re)shares recommendations for her favourite Indian fare in the city. Valentine’s day is just around the corner, but there is still time to...
Passover/Pesach: An Explainer
As a diverse community, Amsterdam Mamas is eager to hear about the celebrations and festivals of our members. Soon, the Jewish members of our community will celebrate the feast of Pesach, or Passover. Tanya Kovarsky explains Passover’s...
Chanukah! The Jewish Festival of Lights
Another holiday is arriving this week … Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights! The Netherlands, Amsterdam in particular, has a strong Jewish history and vibrant Jewish present. Tanya Kovarsky explains the history behind this holiday and the way it is...
A Month of Prayer, Peace, Joy, and (very) Good Food
As a multicultural community, Amsterdam Mamas encourages our members to share their culture’s holidays. Ramadan, Islam’s holy month of fasting, is celebrated with Eid-Ul-Fitr. Tasneem Hatimbhai shares her family’s journey of fasting and celebrations...
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