Tag Archives: culture
Gelukkig Nieuw Jaar met Vuurwerk Posted by sarah on Jan 1, 2010
Firework use in the Netherlands is unlike anything I have ever seen in the US. Most of the year, fireworks are illegal here, but starting around the middle of December people can order fireworks. On December 28th they can pick them up at the store, and for one day only, December 31st through New Year’s…
Sneeuw op een zondag Posted by sarah on Dec 20, 2009
Vandaag hadden we sneeuw in Amsterdam. Today we had snow in Amsterdam. Ik vond het heel moeilijk om in de sneeuw te fietsen, dus gingen we met de tram. I found it very difficult to cycle in the snow, so we went with the tram. We gingen met de tram naar het Spui, en toen…
Kerstbrood…Lekker! Posted by sarah on Dec 19, 2009
Now I know that the Netherlands isn’t exactly world-renowned for their fine cuisine, but there is one thing they do very very well. And that something is baking. From rich grainy brown breads, to appeltaart, stroopwafel, koekjes of all shapes and sizes, the Netherlands has an endless supply of carbohydrates to fill your tummy. One…