by Simone Davies | Autumn, Children, Cultural Holidays, New to Amsterdam
Who is this man in red who looks a little like Santa, a little like Saint Nick, and comes from Madrid on a boat with his horse? Simone Davies explains this very important tradition… Who is Sint? Sinterklaas is the Dutch iteration of Saint...
by Editorial Team | Cultural Holidays, The Mamas Recommend, Winter
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas tree? Here are a few suggestions to help you create holiday magic! Home and Garden Stores Intratuin: This chain store has plenty of natural trees on offer, along with household decor and accessories to help you get your...
by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Children, Cultural Holidays, Education
What are these bags my son keeps bringing home from daycare and what do we put in them when it’s our turn? Since my son started daycare I noticed a strange trend. Every week or so we would be handed a small bag at the end of the day filled with...
by Donna Bardsley | Cultural Holidays, New to Amsterdam
Wondering what King’s Day is all about and how you can celebrate with your kids? Read on for tips on how to join in this uniquely Dutch celebration. Nothing says “happy birthday” to a monarch quite like an enormous, nationwide flea market, right? At...
by Elvira Mendoza | Autumn, Cultural Holidays, Winter
One Amsterdam mama shares how her family incorporates both Dutch and Colombian traditions during the holiday season – it sounds amazing and hectic! Read on to find out how she does it. One of the wonders of having a multicultural marriage is that you can...
by Editorial Team | Autumn, Cultural Holidays, The Mamas Recommend, Travel, Winter
One of the best things about living in Amsterdam is easy access to some of Europe’s most famous Christmas markets. Between Germany and Netherlands, there are plenty of places to choose from for a magically festive celebration. We’ve collected The...