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One will never run out of shopping places in The Netherlands. Bataviastad outlet store sells items at great discounts. Located at Lelystad, North Holland, shoppers get to enjoy a Christmas-themed shopping ambiance, complete with Christmas trees, and all that gleams. The highlight is always the bargain prices. Stores offer up to 70% deals.  Watch the video for a quick glimpse of the complex. Don't forget to subscribe for more travel experiences and tips.

  The Rembrandt Square in Amsterdam gleams at night. Christmas shopping at the outlets in Bataviastad, Lelystad. It may be quieter and more festive than in the Philippines. "Solemn" is the word to describe Christmas Eve here. I wonder if it's the rainy and windy weather. The snow lasted only for two days in early December. But it has been quiet and chill, literally and figuratively. It may also be the culture in my neck of the woods. I live in a suburb.  Although I liked the days preceding Christmas Eve. People were jolly and in high spirits. Even the bus and train employees at the Centraal Station sang carols to the delight of the passengers and passersby.  Christmas markets were a feast to the eyes, too. I uploaded a video on my  travel channel  for more visuals and market information.   I'm still trying to get used to this Christmas set-up. But honestly, I like Christmas in Asia or in the US. It's because of the lengthy period we celebrate it there....