If you actually find yourself with some free time as the year draws to a close, here’s some of the highlights of the Dutch Christmas season. Christmas and winter markets While they’re not quite on the ...

HOLLAND — For those looking to skip the cooking and head out to eat this Christmas Day, it appears the options near Holland are limited. Still, there's a handful of eateries to consider — so we've ...

HOLLAND — While few restaurants are open Christmas Day, several eateries in Holland are offering to-go meals, sweet treats and catering options for parties and get-togethers. Here's a (nonexhaustive) ...

HOLLAND — As soon as the leftovers are polished off on Thanksgiving, the calendar turns to Christmas. In Holland, there are plenty of cheerful events to attend, including light parades, visits from ...

In the Netherlands, a character known as Zwarte Piet has traditionally appeared alongside Sinterklaus — Dutch Santa Claus — as a “helper.”  He shows up at parades and Christmas parties — in Blackface.