Families
We want to welcome five families to a warm and festive Christmas dinner in Amsterdam, centred on good food, personal attention and enjoying time together.
First edition 2026 · Amsterdam
Bringing families togetheraround the Christmas table
In 2026, we’re hosting our first Christmas dinner in Amsterdam for five families. A warm and festive day filled with good food, personal attention and time to enjoy being together.
Who is it for?
Five families for our first edition
Our first edition in 2026 will welcome five families. We consider every application personally and carefully, taking each family’s circumstances and needs into account.
Through organisations
Schools, support workers and community organisations can refer a family to us. This helps us reach families for whom a special day together could mean a great deal.
Personal and careful consideration
Every application is handled confidentially and reviewed with care. We consider each family’s circumstances and what we can offer as part of our first edition. An application does not automatically guarantee a place.
What matters most
A day to enjoy together
At Heart of the Holidays, it’s about more than just Christmas dinner. It’s about creating a warm and welcoming day where families can relax, enjoy good food and spend time together without the worries of everyday life taking centre stage.
A festive Christmas dinner
A delicious Christmas meal to share around the table, in a warm and festive atmosphere.
A warm welcome
We want every family to feel welcome, comfortable and included from the moment they arrive.
Personal attention
Every family is different. We want families to feel seen and valued, with their individual needs and circumstances taken into account where possible.
Time together
Time to enjoy the meal, connect with others, share a laugh and create happy memories together.
A moment to remember
We hope each family leaves with a warm memory of a special day — something to look back on with a smile.
How it works
From application to Christmas dinner
Submitting an application does not automatically guarantee a place. We review every application carefully and personally.
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Apply or refer a family
A family or supporting organisation completes the application form.
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Getting to know each other
We get in touch to introduce ourselves, learn more about the family’s wishes and needs, and discuss the practical details of the dinner.
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Review and confirmation
Our first edition has space for five families. We carefully review every application and let each family know whether they can take part.
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Christmas dinner 2026
The participating families come together in Amsterdam for a festive day filled with good food, personal attention and time to enjoy being together.
Making Christmas feel special
Making time for every family
Every family is different. That’s why we get in touch beforehand to learn more about each family’s wishes and discuss the practical details of the Christmas dinner.
On the day itself, we want families to have time to share a meal, meet others and simply enjoy being together.
❤️ Personal care and consideration
Every application is handled with care and respect for each family’s privacy and individual circumstances.
Family application
Apply for our first Christmas dinner
Our first edition in 2026 has space for five families. Every application is handled personally, carefully and confidentially.
First edition 2026
Submitting an application does not automatically guarantee a place. We’ll get in touch personally after receiving the application.
First edition 2026
Would you like to apply or refer a family?
For our first Christmas dinner in Amsterdam, we want to offer five families a warm and festive day together. You can apply for your own family or refer another family through our application form. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.