In this episode of Holland’s Hidden Heroes, we take you back to the Netherlands during the Second World War, a time of occupation, restriction, and resilience.

We explore how Dutch traditions like Sinterklaas, the Elfstedentocht, Queen’s Day which is now King’s Day, and Carnival continued in different forms. Some were officially allowed, some moved indoors, and others became quiet acts of resistance.

We also look at the surprising role of the RAF Royal Air Force, who dropped propaganda leaflets over the Netherlands during events like Queen’s Day and Sinterklaas, spreading messages of hope and encouragement from the Allied forces.

This is a powerful story about tradition, hope, and silent defiance in the darkest of times.

Note: References to "Germans" here mean Nazi Germany of the past, not modern Germany, whose people hold very different values and beliefs.

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