Dutch Culture (JaCaZaDaBuKy Edition)

How many kisses do Dutch people give eachother as a way of greeting?

What do Dutch people do after someone in their household has given birth?

• Baking a special type of bread called "kraamkrentenbrood" (lit. maternity current bread) and distributing it to neighbors

• Putting out a sign with "hurray, it's a boy/girl" and the babys name in the front yard

• Hanging a traditional Dutch flag with a baby shoe attached to the flagpole

• olding a neighborhood parade with everyone wearing orange and handing out tulips

Which word do Dutch people use when something is good or enjoyable, similar to the English word "nice"?

• Zacht (literally: soft)

• Lekker (literally: yummy)

• Snel (literally: fast)

• Fijn (literally: fine)

A certain variety of fries, depending on where you are usually with peanut sauce and mayonnaise, and sometimes onions, has a well known name. What is this name?

• Patatje Oorlog (War Fries)

• Patatje Vrede (Peace Fries)

• Patatje Feest (Party Fries)

• Patatje Zonneschijn (Sunshine Fries)

In the Netherlands, when a couple has been married for a certain amount of time, a party is held. Which of the following amounts of time of marriage is often the reason for a party?

• 10

• 12.5

• 15

• 7.5

Which of the following people is known by most Dutch people for being in a show related to the holiday called "Sinterklaas"?

• Eva Jinek

• Dieuwertje Blok

• Matthijs van Nieuwkerk

• Linda de Mol

• Mark Rutte

When paying for your groceries, Dutch people will often get offered a certain item by the cashier. What is this item?

• Koopzegels (purchase stamps)

• Kortingsbonnen (Discount cards)

• Stickers

• A gift for kids

What is the traditional Dutch way of celebrating the birth of a baby?

• Decorating the house with blue or pink ribbons

• Planting a tree in the baby's honor

• Handing out beschuit met muisjes (rusk with sugared aniseed) to visitors

• Organizing a baby naming ceremony

What is the traditional Dutch way of celebrating New Year's Eve?

• Setting off fireworks at midnight

• Having a family dinner with special dishes

• Wearing orange clothing

• Attending a church service

Which phrase is commonly heard in toy stores?

• Is het een cadeautje? (Is it a gift?)

• Wilt u er batterijen bij? (Would you like batteries with it?)

• Heeft u een klantenkaart? (Do you have a loyalty card?)

• Wilt u het inpakken voor de feestdagen? (Would you like it wrapped for the holidays?)