The world knows the Dutch as hardworking, stubborn, attentive and somewhat tight-fisted inhabitants of a country that recaptured part of their lands from the sea and created one of twelve provinces there. Their daily life is not much different from that of other Europeans: work, study, birth and upbringing of children. But there are also special traditions of Holland, the knowledge of which will help any tourist in traveling.
Holidays and customs
Holland celebrates Christmas and New Years, Easter and Liberation Day, like many European countries. But their own holidays in the country are especially bright and picturesque, which makes the most popular tours to the Kingdom of the Netherlands on these dates:
• April 30 - Queen's birthday. This holiday turns city streets into bright orange rivers. Noisy, fun, alcoholic.
• The beginning of June is the herring festival. At this time, the schooners dock in the ports of the country with the first catch of fresh salted herring. Auctions. Special rules for eating.
• The fourth Saturday in April is the holiday of flowers in Holland. The procession, similar to the carnival, moves through the cities of the country and during the 80-kilometer run, festive columns greet hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic spectators. Bright. Floral.
By the way, the inhabitants of the Netherlands willingly celebrate not only royal birthdays. Father welcomes the appearance of his own child by creating installations with storks and bobbleheads on the lawn in front of the house and sending out postcards with good news. In return, it is required to visit a happy family and present a gift.
Happy birthday to family members and loved ones is a holy tradition in Holland. In order not to forget about anyone, a special calendar with reminders is attached to the toilet. Strange constructions and notifications are a feature of the Dutch. For example, if a school backpack is attached in front of a house on a staff with the flag of the country, then a representative of the younger generation living here has just successfully passed the final exams.
Mom and Dad
One of the oldest traditions in Holland is to celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May, and Father's Day on the third Sunday in June. These holidays are a great occasion to show your creativity and show your love for your parents. Special discounts can happen in stores these days, and in restaurants - cute surprises for moms and dads.
By the way, the inhabitants of the kingdom are in no hurry to become parents early. 35 is the average age when they start to acquire heirs. Dutch women, by Russian standards, do not take care of themselves and almost do not attach importance to their appearance, and men, nevertheless, are very attentive to them and to children and even take responsibility for caring for a sick baby if the wife works.
