An elaborate Christmas menu calls for a matching drink. In various European countries, they have their own specialty on the menu. The same applies to the Scandinavian countries. Did you serve an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink to your guests yourself? Or is...
The cat or domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus) is one of the oldest domesticated animals of humankind. The domesticated cat belongs to the family of felines (Felidae) in the order of carnivores (Carnivora). The word 'pussycat' is also common,...
The major exhibition Bronze Age – Fire of Change is about a fascinating period in our history. The Bronze Age (2000-800 BC) began over 4000 years ago with the introduction of the new metal bronze, which led to major changes in the...
The snake is the sixth animal in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac according to the Chinese calendar. China has been in the spotlight in recent months: Trump president, tariffs on Chinese goods (trade war), TikTok taken offline, geopolitics in China both globally...
On February 9, the Rabbit made way for the Dragon in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Since then, 36 countries have already featured the Dragon, according to an update from Bitter Grounds Magazine. These are: Åland, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,...
Did you enjoy your Christmas dinner? And what was on the menu on Christmas Day or Boxing Day? Or did you once again enjoy a delicious gourmet meal with your family or friends (preparing your own dishes at the table in small pans)? Or...
Christmas is celebrated in different ways around the world. The differences relate to historical Christmas figures, food and drink, and additional holidays. The celebrations in the Scandinavian countries are impressive. Combined with the cold temperatures, this creates a...
Who makes New Year's resolutions? And how long do you manage to stop doing 'something'? At the start of 2022, we are speaking out in favor of a healthy lifestyle: more fruit and vegetables, more exercise...
Once Sinterklaas is gone, it is time to visit the German Christmas markets. It is wonderful to visit a real Christmas market, not a glorified general market like the Dutch ones. Enjoying German bratwurst and mulled wine in a special mug. When are the first Christmas markets...
Finding a postcard in our mailbox is pure delight! From the carefully handwritten messages to the colorful images and stamps, postcards are little surprises that surprise, inspire, and connect us. On October 1, 2021, 'World Postcard...' will be launched worldwide.
Op Hoop van Zegels turns 110 this month, and we can hardly celebrate due to the coronavirus circumstances. In addition to all the disadvantages, Corona has led to renewed interest in stamp collecting and an explosion of online contacts....
Some figures for 2021: 1579 candidates, 37 parties, 150 seats, and 1 Netherlands. Every four years during the House of Representatives elections, we elect 150 members of the House of Representatives. For the next four years, they will decide on the rules in the Netherlands. And...
We are all in a partial lockdown during the second wave since October 2020. I will easily reach the 50th edition of the corona blog, given the diverse angles of COVID-19 and the tsunami of COVID-19 issuances worldwide. The experiences...
From January 25, 2020, to February 11, 2021, the Year of the Rat is celebrated according to the Chinese zodiac. We take a brief look back at the Year of the Pig. That was not a good year for China with African swine fever...
It is holiday time again, and if we are to believe the weather gods, it will be a summer with pleasant temperatures. No long heatwave like in 2018. If you are reading this blog, you may well be on holiday yourself. Relaxing at the...
It is holiday time again, and most of the blog's readers are on vacation. It is noticeable in the media (TV, radio, newspapers, etc.) that it is the silly season. Lots of reruns of old films and/or TV series. The news that normally the...
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