Winter traditions in The Netherlands

• Dutch
• 1-6 Grade

Winter traditions in The Netherlands

On December 5th we celebrate Sinterklaas. What does he look like?

1. Left
2. Right

Sinterklaas brings a special kind of cookie. What is it called?

1. Een pepernoot (pepper nut)
2. Stroopwafel (syrup cookie)

A traditional Dutch winter dish is called 'Hutspot'. What is it made of?

1. Mashed corn, orange peppers , onions
2. Mashed potato, carrots, onions

Hutspot

When do we eat an 'oliebol'?

1. Christmas
2. New Year's Eve

In The Netherlands we have ... days of Christmas

1. 1
2. 2

What is the number one winter sport in The Netherlands?

1. Ice skating
2. Skiing

De Elfstedentocht

Through how many cities does the 'Elfstedentocht' go?

1. 10
2. 11

How long have we been waiting for a new edition of the 'Elfstedentocht'?

1. 6 years
2. 26 years

Everyone in The Netherlands can set off their own fireworks during New Year

1. True
2. False

During the holidays, a lot of families sit together to 'gourmet'. What does that mean?

1. Everyone sits around a fire and warms their food in the fire
2. Everyone has their own little pan and cooks on the table

What do people in The Netherlands do on January 1st?

1. They dive in the sea
2. They run through the city centre

Dankjewel! 

(Thank you)