Winterspecial   Events around X-mas time   A romantic night by candle light? Step into a winter wonderland when the Efteling opens its doors this winter? Listen to a world famous orchestra in wintry atmosphere? Holland is the perfect winter destination! More     X-mas markets in Holland   Several towns and cities in Holland organise Christmas markets in the weeks leading up to Christmas. They are very easy to reach as they are usually in the city centres. More   St. Nicholas: a Dutch tradition   In November his steamer from Spain arrives in Holland where thousands of children and parents are waiting to welcome him. On December 5 he celebrates his birthday by giving all the children presents! More     Experience a Christmas fairy tale   The international Christmas Market Fluweelengrot (Velvet Cave) in Valkenburg, in the very south of the Netherlands, will open its doors again from the 16th of November until the 22nd of December. More   Christmas circuses   Be amazed by many splendid performances during a visit to one of this year's Christmas circuses. More     New Year’s eve in Holland   The grand finale of Holland’s December celebrations is New Year’s Eve. With fireworks at midnight the party begins and won't end until the very early hours... More   Recipes   Large candles, your best dinner service, handwritten menus, gleaming cutlery' your Christmas dinner is bound to be a huge success. Do you not know yet what to serve your guests? Maybe we can help. The following are some traditional Christmas and New Year's Eve dishes.   Click here for recipes