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 Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 8:05 pm
Hello, I think the Netherlands is a really nice country! smile
I want to learn a bit more about your culture though, what are some holidays you celebrate, how do you celebrate them, etc?
I hope I can visit the country sometime as well smile
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 8:53 am
We recently celebrated Queensday (=Koninginnedag), on which we celebrate the birthday of our former Queen (our current Queen's mother). Out of respect for her mother our current Queen kept this holiday on her mother's birthday.
On "Koninginnenacht" (Queen night, quite literally), we celebrate by going out into the city and get wasted on booze. The next day (April 30th) we celebrate the Queen's birthday by holding markets out in the streets, little markets on which we sell stuff we no longer have any use for and others might find useful.
Our royal family also goes out on this holiday to be among the citizens, visiting one city each year, in which several events are planned for the royal family. Those events differ a lot, depending on what keeps that city busy.
If I'm wrong about something here, other Dutchies are very welcome to correct me. sweatdrop
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 9:43 pm
The NetherIands We recently celebrated Queensday (=Koninginnedag), on which we celebrate the birthday of our former Queen (our current Queen's mother). Out of respect for her mother our current Queen kept this holiday on her mother's birthday.
On "Koninginnenacht" (Queen night, quite literally), we celebrate by going out into the city and get wasted on booze. The next day (April 30th) we celebrate the Queen's birthday by holding markets out in the streets, little markets on which we sell stuff we no longer have any use for and others might find useful.
Our royal family also goes out on this holiday to be among the citizens, visiting one city each year, in which several events are planned for the royal family. Those events differ a lot, depending on what keeps that city busy.
If I'm wrong about something here, other Dutchies are very welcome to correct me. sweatdrop That sounds pretty interesting to me. smile I hope to visit the Netherlands sometime soon! biggrin
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Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 6:08 am
4th of May is Dodenherdenking (Deadmemmoration or something) Thats the day we have 2 minutes of silence at 8pm to honour all the people who died in WWII and the people who still die every day in war.
5th of May is Bevrijdingsdag (Liberationday ) to celebrate that we were freed from the Germans... And still live in freedom.
And last 8th of May it was Moederdag (Mothersday) were we give our mothers and grandmothers presents to say that we love them and thank them.
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Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 3:32 pm
Dienuh 4th of May is Dodenherdenking (Deadmemmoration or something) Thats the day we have 2 minutes of silence at 8pm to honour all the people who died in WWII and the people who still die every day in war. 5th of May is Bevrijdingsdag ( Liberationday ) to celebrate that we were freed from the Germans... And still live in freedom. And last 8th of May it was Moederdag ( Mothersday) were we give our mothers and grandmothers presents to say that we love them and thank them. So sweet! smile 3nodding
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Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 3:38 pm
Magic Diamonds Dienuh 4th of May is Dodenherdenking (Deadmemmoration or something) Thats the day we have 2 minutes of silence at 8pm to honour all the people who died in WWII and the people who still die every day in war. 5th of May is Bevrijdingsdag ( Liberationday ) to celebrate that we were freed from the Germans... And still live in freedom. And last 8th of May it was Moederdag ( Mothersday) were we give our mothers and grandmothers presents to say that we love them and thank them. So sweet! smile 3nodding
And of course in June there is the most important party..
18th of June I become 20 razz
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Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 4:09 pm
Dienuh Magic Diamonds Dienuh 4th of May is Dodenherdenking (Deadmemmoration or something) Thats the day we have 2 minutes of silence at 8pm to honour all the people who died in WWII and the people who still die every day in war. 5th of May is Bevrijdingsdag ( Liberationday ) to celebrate that we were freed from the Germans... And still live in freedom. And last 8th of May it was Moederdag ( Mothersday) were we give our mothers and grandmothers presents to say that we love them and thank them. So sweet! smile 3nodding And of course in June there is the most important party.. 18th of June I become 20 razz Well Happy Early Birthday! biggrin I hope you enjoy it. smile
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Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 5:44 am
Magic Diamonds Dienuh Magic Diamonds Dienuh 4th of May is Dodenherdenking (Deadmemmoration or something) Thats the day we have 2 minutes of silence at 8pm to honour all the people who died in WWII and the people who still die every day in war. 5th of May is Bevrijdingsdag ( Liberationday ) to celebrate that we were freed from the Germans... And still live in freedom. And last 8th of May it was Moederdag ( Mothersday) were we give our mothers and grandmothers presents to say that we love them and thank them. So sweet! smile 3nodding And of course in June there is the most important party.. 18th of June I become 20 razz Well Happy Early Birthday! biggrin I hope you enjoy it. smile And don't forget Sinterklaas. He's like Santa Clause but he comes to the Netherlands from Spain with his steamboat and his helpers. And he brings presents to the children who have been good. If you're not... he'll put you in the sack and take you with him to Spain!
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Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:33 pm
Droomvlucht Magic Diamonds Dienuh Magic Diamonds Dienuh 4th of May is Dodenherdenking (Deadmemmoration or something) Thats the day we have 2 minutes of silence at 8pm to honour all the people who died in WWII and the people who still die every day in war. 5th of May is Bevrijdingsdag ( Liberationday ) to celebrate that we were freed from the Germans... And still live in freedom. And last 8th of May it was Moederdag ( Mothersday) were we give our mothers and grandmothers presents to say that we love them and thank them. So sweet! smile 3nodding And of course in June there is the most important party.. 18th of June I become 20 razz Well Happy Early Birthday! biggrin I hope you enjoy it. smile And don't forget Sinterklaas. He's like Santa Clause but he comes to the Netherlands from Spain with his steamboat and his helpers. And he brings presents to the children who have been good. If you're not... he'll put you in the sack and take you with him to Spain! Ohhhhh that sounds interesting! biggrin
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Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 5:36 am
Magic Diamonds Droomvlucht Magic Diamonds Dienuh Magic Diamonds Dienuh 4th of May is Dodenherdenking (Deadmemmoration or something) Thats the day we have 2 minutes of silence at 8pm to honour all the people who died in WWII and the people who still die every day in war. 5th of May is Bevrijdingsdag ( Liberationday ) to celebrate that we were freed from the Germans... And still live in freedom. And last 8th of May it was Moederdag ( Mothersday) were we give our mothers and grandmothers presents to say that we love them and thank them. So sweet! smile 3nodding And of course in June there is the most important party.. 18th of June I become 20 razz Well Happy Early Birthday! biggrin I hope you enjoy it. smile And don't forget Sinterklaas. He's like Santa Clause but he comes to the Netherlands from Spain with his steamboat and his helpers. And he brings presents to the children who have been good. If you're not... he'll put you in the sack and take you with him to Spain! Ohhhhh that sounds interesting! biggrin yes it is! You can buy lots of delicious candy! And all the stores are decorated. It's exciting for children. It's nice for adults though!
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 3:11 pm
Droomvlucht Magic Diamonds Droomvlucht Magic Diamonds Dienuh And of course in June there is the most important party.. 18th of June I become 20 razz Well Happy Early Birthday! biggrin I hope you enjoy it. smile And don't forget Sinterklaas. He's like Santa Clause but he comes to the Netherlands from Spain with his steamboat and his helpers. And he brings presents to the children who have been good. If you're not... he'll put you in the sack and take you with him to Spain! Ohhhhh that sounds interesting! biggrin yes it is! You can buy lots of delicious candy! And all the stores are decorated. It's exciting for children. It's nice for adults though! Oooooooh Nice smile Can't wait to come and visitttttt biggrin
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Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:04 am
Magic Diamonds Droomvlucht Magic Diamonds Droomvlucht Magic Diamonds Dienuh And of course in June there is the most important party.. 18th of June I become 20 razz Well Happy Early Birthday! biggrin I hope you enjoy it. smile And don't forget Sinterklaas. He's like Santa Clause but he comes to the Netherlands from Spain with his steamboat and his helpers. And he brings presents to the children who have been good. If you're not... he'll put you in the sack and take you with him to Spain! Ohhhhh that sounds interesting! biggrin yes it is! You can buy lots of delicious candy! And all the stores are decorated. It's exciting for children. It's nice for adults though! Oooooooh Nice smile Can't wait to come and visitttttt biggrin If you like Sinterklaas you should visit in the end of November, begin of December. 5 December is 'pakjesavond' al the kids get presents. after that day, he leaves!
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Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:58 am
Droomvlucht Magic Diamonds Droomvlucht Magic Diamonds Droomvlucht And don't forget Sinterklaas. He's like Santa Clause but he comes to the Netherlands from Spain with his steamboat and his helpers. And he brings presents to the children who have been good. If you're not... he'll put you in the sack and take you with him to Spain! Ohhhhh that sounds interesting! biggrin yes it is! You can buy lots of delicious candy! And all the stores are decorated. It's exciting for children. It's nice for adults though! Oooooooh Nice smile Can't wait to come and visitttttt biggrin If you like Sinterklaas you should visit in the end of November, begin of December. 5 December is 'pakjesavond' al the kids get presents. after that day, he leaves! Ohh that's a bit earlier than the Christmas we have here (which is Dec. 25th).
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Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:51 am
Magic Diamonds Droomvlucht Magic Diamonds Droomvlucht Magic Diamonds Droomvlucht And don't forget Sinterklaas. He's like Santa Clause but he comes to the Netherlands from Spain with his steamboat and his helpers. And he brings presents to the children who have been good. If you're not... he'll put you in the sack and take you with him to Spain! Ohhhhh that sounds interesting! biggrin yes it is! You can buy lots of delicious candy! And all the stores are decorated. It's exciting for children. It's nice for adults though! Oooooooh Nice smile Can't wait to come and visitttttt biggrin If you like Sinterklaas you should visit in the end of November, begin of December. 5 December is 'pakjesavond' al the kids get presents. after that day, he leaves! Ohh that's a bit earlier than the Christmas we have here (which is Dec. 25th). yes. we celebrate Christmas too. That means December is the best month of the year! Especially for me. It starts with my b-day. Than Sinterklaas, followed by Christmas/Christmasholiday and New Year's Eve!
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Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:12 am
Droomvlucht Magic Diamonds Droomvlucht Magic Diamonds Droomvlucht yes it is! You can buy lots of delicious candy! And all the stores are decorated. It's exciting for children. It's nice for adults though! Oooooooh Nice smile Can't wait to come and visitttttt biggrin If you like Sinterklaas you should visit in the end of November, begin of December. 5 December is 'pakjesavond' al the kids get presents. after that day, he leaves! Ohh that's a bit earlier than the Christmas we have here (which is Dec. 25th). yes. we celebrate Christmas too. That means December is the best month of the year! Especially for me. It starts with my b-day. Than Sinterklaas, followed by Christmas/Christmasholiday and New Year's Eve! Those are a lot of parties!! Thsat seens really fun!!!!
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