Sinterklaas v Santa Claus: What's the difference?
They both work in the same sector, wear red, and have a big white beard. So what's the difference between Sinterklaas and Santa Claus? Read on for I a...
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Holiday season dining
The holiday season is the perfect time of year to gather with friends and family to enjoy good food. Whether you’re after high tea, a traditiona...
Christmas shopping in Amsterdam
Let the theatrical window displays, twinkling fairy lights and aroma of freshly-baked speculaas lead you to the best spots for Christmas shopping in A...
5 of the best ways to see the Amsterdam Light Festival
Celebrate the Amsterdam Light Festival’s spectacular seventh edition from the perfect vantage point: the water.
For Piet's sake: The 'Black Pete' debate
An increasing number of people are taking a dim view on the Dutch tradition of Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) - St Nick’s colourful holiday helper. Let’s co...
2018 Christmas markets
Throughout the month of the December, the Netherlands overflows with Christmas spirit. Markets become more than a place to buy food and trinkets &ndas...
5 ways to spend New Year's Eve in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of the most popular cities in Europe in which to ring in the New Year, with a plethora of options for every kind of reveller. From ra...
Winter in Amsterdam
Amsterdam comes into its own in the winter months with a festive atmosphere, cosy pubs and plenty of events to enjoy as the nights draw in. Check out ...
Holiday season in Amsterdam
The Dutch really know how to make the most of the holiday season... starting with Sinterklaas; a Dutch tradition complete with pepernoten and parades!...
December
Browse I amsterdam's December highlights for an idea of the seasonal festivals, Christmas performances and other holiday season events in store throug...
Top 12 holiday season events
There's no shortage of festive events going on in Amsterdam during the holiday season. Christmas markets, winter festivals, classical concerts, ice sk...
Sinterklaas
Although he looks a bit like Father Christmas or Santa Claus, ‘Sinterklaas’ (Saint Nicholas) is a very Dutch character loved by children and adults al...