Tolerance Is The Name Of The Game For Holidays In Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a city known for its tolerant attitudes toward virtually all races

, religions and lifestyles as well as sexual orientation. Locals take to the newcomers like water to ducks, which makes for one happy place in more ways than one. Such tolerance extends to the holidays, be it of the public or the religious kinds, exercised in the city.

So, when one plans on a holiday to Amsterdam, pack your open attitude toward common and uncommon holidays. If the locals can tolerate them, why shouldn't the visitors to their lovely city? Yes, Amsterdam is lovely with its enchanting canals and impressive buildings, great shopping and dining options, and the friendly people who speak English.

Did we mention that Amsterdam also has legalized prostitution and cannabis use? But this does not mean to say that the city is not family-friendly. Just as long as the Red Light District is avoided, the rest of Amsterdam is as wholesome as snert.

When planning the itinerary for your vacation, do so with the public holidays celebrated in Amsterdam in mind. In this way, it is possible to see how Amsterdammers celebrate as a people and, very likely, you can celebrate with them, too. Amsterdam is too much fun to just be a passive spectator.

Let's start with the Queen's Day (Koninginnedag), which is one of the most important national holidays in the Netherlands. It is a celebration in honor of the Queen's birthday, which is usually celebrated on April 30 except when it is a Sunday then the whole nation celebrates on April 29.

Queen's Day is marked by free markets where everybody is allowed to sell all kinds of things on the streets while activities like musical performances and concerts as well as children's games are conducted. The whole city will be arrayed in orange, which is the official color of the House of Orange-Nassau.

The global holiday of New Year's Day (Nieuwjaar) is celebrated although New Year's Eve is called Old Year's Day instead. Fireworks, foods and festivities also mark the occasion.

Christmas (Kerstmis) is also a big celebration for families and friends. In Amsterdam, furthermore, it is a double celebration because Christmas is celebrated in two days - Eerste Kerstdag (the first day of Christmas) and Tweede Kerstdag (the second day of Christmas). Gifts are also given complete with food and festivities to add a truly joyful vibe to the whole city.

Other holidays include Easter (Pasen), Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag), Remembrance of the Dead (Dodenherdenking) and Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag). Depending on the holiday itself, government offices and commercial establishments may or may not be closed for official business.

No matter which holiday you choose to experience in Amsterdam, book a holiday apartment in advance. Online reservation sites are the best venues to do so because of the easy, convenient and fast process. You will soon realize that the atmosphere of tolerance in Amsterdam can be enjoyed so much more when a room is waiting for you at the end of your adventures in the city of orange-clad soccer fans.

by: Gaizka Pujana

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