feestperiode
Feestperiode is a Dutch term used to describe a span of time during which festive celebrations, holidays and related activities take place. The concept is not fixed; it covers both religious and secular celebrations and often overlaps with school holidays and public holidays. In the Netherlands and the Dutch-speaking parts of Belgium, well-known examples include the Sinterklaasperiode (roughly late November to 5 December), the Kerstperiode (late December to early January) and various regional Carnavalperiodes, as well as Paasperioden around Easter. The exact start and end dates vary by year, region and tradition, and broader uses may include the summer holiday period.
During a feestperiode, social activities, family gatherings, gift-giving, meals and public events often increase. Businesses may
Feestperiode is related to, but distinct from, other terms such as feestdagen (public holidays) and vakantieperiodes