Dutch Culture - lesson 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t
• Leerjaar 1

Welcome to 

Dutch culture, first class!

In this first class, 

* we look at what a "culture" is

* we discuss: what is typically Dutch?

* we take a look at traditions around New Year's Eve

* we color a page about Dutch culture

What do you think of when you hear the word "culture"?

What is a culture? 

* language

* food

* habits, customs and traditions

* styles in housing or clothes

* art and music

* and so much more!

A culture is what you're used to, what is "normal" to you.

Name ONE thing that you think is
"typically Dutch".

What are these typically Dutch flowers called?

1. roses
2. tulips
3. daffodils
4. buttercups

What typical Dutch food is this?

1. Bread
2. Ham
3. Cheese
4. Bitterballen

Delftware (Delfts blauw)

millions of bicycles

canals in Amster-dam

wind-mills

Name ONE THING that is typical for a Dutch New Year's Eve.

Now watch this video

made by Americans about 

New Year's Eve in The Netherlands!

"I show this to all my American friends to give them some sort of idea what’s going on in Holland around New Year’s Eve."

What do Americans think about the Dutch fireworks tradition?

On New Year's Day (Jan 1st)

the Dutch have another tradition. 

Watch the video. 

Where are people copying this tradition now?

Where is Bondi Beach?

1. Canada
2. Hawaii
3. Florida
4. Australia

Other traditions around New Year in The Netherlands:

We've discussed fireworks and the new year's dive into the sea, but there are some other Dutch traditions as well. 

Playing the lottery.

Eating oliebollen or 'oil balls'.

Listening to the Top 2000.

Counting down to the new year.

Coloring exercise

Get out your pencils or felt tip pens and color everything on the page that you think is typically Dutch!

What did you think of this first class on Dutch culture? (tips / tops)

See you next week!