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Say thank you with a Christmas business gift

A Christmas business gift is a wonderful and important way to show your love. In December, many companies give their customers and employees a present

What are the trends in Christmas Gifts for 2018?

The popularity of giving year-end or Christmas presents is increasing. In recent years we saw a rise in the percentage of companies that give a

Typical Dutch

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Traditional Dutch December Cuisine

Typical Dutch, Uncategorized

Traditional Dutch December Cuisine

In this article we have made a selection of the traditional cuisine of Netherlands for December . Try it: you might find it delicious and add it to your diet! 1. Stew Stew is a traditional dish that is usually eaten in winter. It is prepared from various parts, usually cooked from boiled potatoes and …

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Why the Dutch are celebrating Sint Maarten at Halloween

Typical Dutch

Why the Dutch are celebrating Sint Maarten at Halloween

Did you know that the Dutch celebrate Sint Maarten at Halloween? Sint Maarten is the celebration of the baptism of the Holy Saint Maarten. On November 11 children with lanterns are walking along the doors, where they sing songs in exchange for candy. The History of Sint Maarten Did you know that the celebration …

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Dutch wedding traditions: A marriage made in heaven

Typical Dutch

Dutch wedding traditions: A marriage made in heaven

All nationalities cherish their wedding traditions: and also the Dutch seriously celebrate and enjoy weddings. Many of our traditions are very ancient, and some of them even go back to the times of the Roman Empire. Did you know that in Holland officially only men are supposed to do the proposal, and not the other …

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Kunst inspireert. Wat inspireert de kunstenaar?

Art, Liesbeth Oudshoorn

Kunst inspireert. Wat inspireert de kunstenaar?

Ik vraag me vaak af hoe inspiratie er uit ziet. Ik denk dat het eigenlijk niets anders is dan creativiteit. Een andere manier om naar dingen te kijken. Iets nieuws creëren uit iets dat al bestaat. Wat denk jij? Waar komt jouw inspiratie vandaan? Inspiratie uit het bos door Lbetho Art Mensen vragen me vaak …

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The Dutch herring swims in Jenever

Typical Dutch

The Dutch herring swims in Jenever

Do you know that the Dutch love their traditions? The British drink gin, the Russians drink wodka. And the Dutch: we drink jenever. For over 500 years, jenever is our national alcoholic favourite drink. Until a few years ago, jenever was looked at as an oldfashioned drink. But recently this drink is becoming very popular under youngsters. …

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The Colorfield Performance

Art, Event, Liesbeth Oudshoorn

The Colorfield Performance

Net buiten de muren van het Friese Sloten strekt een kleurrijk veld zich uit. Het zijn geen tulpen, maar kunst. Dirk Hakse nodigde 400 kunstenaars uit om samen een Gesamtkunstwerk te maken: 499 panelen geplaatst in de vorm van een driehoek met zijden van 144 meter. Het getal 144 komt uit de Fibonacci reeks, afgeleid …

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Waarom de Nederlanders zo goed kunnen schaatsen

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Waarom de Nederlanders zo goed kunnen schaatsen

Waarom de Nederlanders zo goed kunnen schaatsen Omdat iedereen op schaatsen naar zijn werk gaan, toch? Grapje! Schaatsen is een prachtige sport en een populaire hobby in Nederland. Geen wonder dat we het zo goed doen op de Olympische winterspelen. We zijn erg trots op onze beroemde schaatsers. Het komt maar weinig voor dat de …

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Waarom Nederlanders van hun witte goud houden

Food, Typical Dutch

Waarom Nederlanders van hun witte goud houden

Wist u dat we in Nederland wit goud in de grond hebben? En dat dit witte goud goed is voor je libido ?Dat is waarom Nederlanders dol zijn op asperges. Nederlandse asperges worden geteeld in het zuiden van het land. In Noord Brabant en Limburg is de zandgrond heel geschikt voor het kweken van deze …

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Wilt u het hele jaar genieten van Hollandse tulpen?

Destination, Nature, Typical Dutch

Wilt u het hele jaar genieten van Hollandse tulpen?

Als de nederlandse lente begint: dan steken onze tulpen de kop op! Als je aan Holland denkt, denk je direct aan molens, kaas, klompen en natuurlijk: tulpen. Nederlandse tulpen zijn een van de meest iconische en bekendste Hollandse produkten. Het lente seizoens is ook het tulpenseizoen. Als de winter verdwijnt, doet de lente haar intrede. …

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Koningsdag in Holland

Event, Typical Dutch

Koningsdag in Holland

Wist u dat Nederlanders prettig gestoord zijn op Koningsdag? En dat het hele land die dag verandert in een grote, oranje zee? Alle steden organiseren speciale evenementen. Den Haag staat beroemd om haar ‘koninginnenach’. Tijdens die nacht treden veel artiesten en bands op bij verschillende locaties en podia. En natuurlijk reizen heel veel Nederlanders en toeristen …

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Nationale erfgoed dag ook in Holland?

Event, Landscape, Typical Dutch

Nationale erfgoed dag ook in Holland?

Nederlanders houden van hun geschiedenis en erfgoed. Maar, in tegenstelling tot onze Belgische zuiderburen, hebben we geen officiele nationale erfgoed dag. In Belgie wordt dit ieder jaar in April gevierd. Veel bezienswaardige tentoonstelllingen en gebouwen zijn dan voor het publiek vrij toegankelijk. Alhoewel we nog geen officiele nederlandse erfgoed dag hebben, beschouwen wij van Xelboo …

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The Dutch herring fleet is sailing in again

Food, Typical Dutch

The Dutch herring fleet is sailing in again

Do you know that in Holland we celebrate the start of the summer season with a food product in the same way as the French start their winter? In France everybody knows that the first bottles of Beaujolais Primeur indicate that winter is starting. In Holland, our summer starts when we eat our famous salted …

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Dutch Heritage: cycling!

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Dutch Heritage: cycling!

The Dutch like cycling. Many Dutchmen travel by bike daily to go to work or to go to school. In big cities as Amsterdam it is even faster to travel by bike than by car. And parking your bike is for free. (“gratis”). Dutch like ‘gratis’, and maybe that is also a reason to take …

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National heritage day upcoming in Holland?

Event, Landscape, Typical Dutch

National heritage day upcoming in Holland?

The Dutch love their heritage. But, unlike our Belgian neighbors, we do not have an official heritage day. In Belgium, this day is held in April. The public can visit many interesting exhibitions and buildings. Although we do not have a Dutch national heritage day yet, we consider each day as heritage day! Dutch heritage …

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Dutch heritage: say Cheese!

Food, Typical Dutch

Dutch heritage: say Cheese!

The Dutch are happy people. Everyday they say: cheese! 🙂 That is our answer to the question: what would you like to eat for breakfast or lunch? Holland is famous for its cheese. And we make much, much, much cheese. Over 800 million kilogram cheese is exported to countries all over the world. Dutch cheese is …

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Kingsday in Holland

Event, Typical Dutch

Kingsday in Holland

Did you know that the Dutch go crazy on Kingsday? And that the entire country changes into an orange sea? All cities organise special events. The Hague is famous for its ‘koninginnenach’, which is a local slang word for ‘Queens-night’. During that night, many artists and music band perform on many different locations and stages …

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International Earth Day 2018 Plastic pollution

International Earth Day 2018 at Xelboo headquarters

Event, Nature, Typical Dutch, Xelboo

International Earth Day 2018 at Xelboo headquarters

At Xelboo we celebrate International Earth Day 2018 from our headquarters in the forest. Taking care of our nature and the environment is one of the key topics of today’s world. On April 22 we pay extra attention to be careful with our precious planet. History of International Earth Day Did you know that the …

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Internationale Dag van de Aarde 2018 op Nederlands hoofdkantoor van Xelboo

Event, Nature, Typical Dutch, Xelboo

Internationale Dag van de Aarde 2018 op Nederlands hoofdkantoor van Xelboo

Bij Xelboo vieren we de internationale dag van de aarde 2018 vanuit ons kantoor midden in het bos. Bescherming en behoud van de natuur zijn belangrijke prioriteiten in de hedendaagse wereld. Op 22 april besteden we extra aandacht aan onze kwetsbare planeet. Geschiedenis van de Internationale Earth Day Wist u dat de eerste Earth Daywerd …

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Want to enjoy Dutch tulips all year?

Destination, Nature, Typical Dutch

Want to enjoy Dutch tulips all year?

When Dutch spring is in the air: our tulips are there! When Holland is on your mind, you think of windmills, cheese and of course: tulip bulbs. Dutch tulips are one of the most famous Dutch icons. And in Holland spring season is tulip season! When winter leaves, spring is coming. It is like magic …

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Dutch museums are opening their doors in April

Art, Typical Dutch

Dutch museums are opening their doors in April

The Dutch love their museums. Did you know that we have more than 1.100 museum in Holland? And that every year over 39 million visitors pass the doors of Dutch museums? Our Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is world famous, and is a true Dutch icon. In the Rijksmuseum you can watch Rembrandts Night watch (“The Nachtwacht”). And …

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Nederlandse musea openen hun deuren

Art, Typical Dutch

Nederlandse musea openen hun deuren

Nederlanders zijn dol op hun musea. Wist u dat er meer dan 1.100 musea in Nederland zijn? En dat er ieder jaar ruim 39 miljoen bezoekers de deuren van Nederlandse musea passeren? Ons Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is wereldberoemd, en is een echt Nederlands icoon te noemen. In het Rijksmuseum is de fameuze Nachtwacht van Rembrandt …

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Why the Dutch love their white gold

Food, Typical Dutch

Why the Dutch love their white gold

Do you know that in Holland we have white gold in the ground? And that eating this white gold improves your libido? That is why the Dutch love eating asparagus. Dutch asparagus are harvested in the south part in Holland. In Noord Brabant and Limburg the sandy soil is very suitable for growing this delicacy. …

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Why the Dutch are so good at ice skating

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Why the Dutch are so good at ice skating

Why the Dutch are so good at ice skating Because all Dutch people go to work like that, right? Just kidding. Ice skating is a wonderful sport and recreational pastime in The Netherlands. No wonder we did so well during the Olympics! We are very proud of our famous skaters. It’s not often that it …

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Get to know holland

Holland is known for it’s long and rich history. The country was the birthplace for many great artists like Vincent van Gogh and Rembrandt van Rijn. Art has been a craft that our country has been well known for worldwide throughout the centuries. However, there are a lot of equally important things our country is and has been known for.

We’ve put down some pieces of Dutch history for you. Things that most people have heard of or just know. We intend to keep enriching our history pages so check back once in a while.

The dutch,

their art,

and their design

The rich Dutch history is filled with wonderful creations and structures such as windmills and Delft Blue pottery from the Golden Age. The beautiful canals from Amsterdam are an art-form by itself. Artists throughout the history of Holland got inspired by beautiful skies and wonderful landscapes like for example Vincent van Gogh. Discover more about the Dutch heritage >

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