A country’s choice of public holidays and the way they are celebrated can tell you a lot about the people. The history behind some of these special days reveals even more surprising facts.

This Almanac section attempts to give an overview of these holidays and provides a handy reference for use throughout the year.

Also included are the less glamorous but just as important special days which form part of Dutch tradition and folklore.

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