Category Archives: Traditions

Holland. The Original Cool

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

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Posted in Amsterdam, Daily life, Dutch, Dutch Cooking, Flowers, Food, Language, Netherlands, Traditions, Travel, Vacation | 3 Comments

Today’s The Day

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

The City of Amsterdam will wake up to 101 gun shots fired from HRM Evertsen, while it’s sailing on the IJ waterway, that splits the city in two. At 10 AM the abdication wil start The role of the Royal Palace … Continue reading →

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Posted in Amsterdam, Architecture, Art, Did You Know?, Dutch, Festive, History, Netherlands, Royals, Traditions | 1 Comment

It Took Some Time…

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

I bought a national flag, flagpole, pennant and flag-holder 3 years ago. And never made the time to install them on my balcony. Yesterday afternoon I finally installed it, this morning I made a small adjustment and finally… it was flag … Continue reading →

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Once Upon A Time #3

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

In a country far, far away… Sorry this is not a fairy tale, but it includes castles, palaces, princes, princesses, kings, regent… King William III Actually, William III doesn’t want to be king. In 1848 he shares with his father … Continue reading →

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Saint Nick Was Here

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

Yesterday afternoon and evening the S family celebrated, a bit later than usual, Saint Nicholas birthday. In the Netherlands  that’s normally on December 5 and in Belgium and parts of Germany on December 6. By drawing a lot ticket, and … Continue reading →

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Today, An Easy Post…

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

It’s THAT day again, Sinterklaas! Of course I can tell you all about it but you can re-read the posts I did over the years again. This one is over the patron saint of Amsterdam [2009] Or celebrating Saint Nick’s … Continue reading →

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Best Of Amsterdam #40 – Whack !!!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

Whack, is not a product but a sound which the product makes when it’s used. Today I’ll take you to the wonderful world of stamps, like embossing stamps, but also wax stamps, the world of Royal Posthumus. The “Royal Posthumus … Continue reading →

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Home Alone

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

Hello boyz and girlz, it’s me Julius. Yes you read it right, I was home alone yesterday afternoon. Only Peter switched off the computer so I couldn’t write my post. Let’s get back a few days, on Thursday we stopped … Continue reading →

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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

Posted on July 4, 2012 by

Happy Fourth of July ! Hope the meat will not be cremated when in comes of the BBQ, while you watch the fireworks. Although… when the weather stays on the east coast as it was the last couple of days… … Continue reading →

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