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Religious traditions in the Netherlands
Christian traditions, growing religious diversity and declining affiliation have all shaped Dutch culture. The historic contrast between the Catholic south and Reformed north helps explain differences beyond church architecture.
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Christmas, Easter, Ascension and Pentecost connect the Dutch calendar with Christianity even as religious affiliation has declined. Muslim communities include people with Turkish and Moroccan backgrounds, while Hindu traditions also reflect migration from Suriname. These histories help explain why a single religious label says little about the country as a whole.
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