If you're so inclined, you may want to attend some of the Christmas events at the cathedral here in Utrecht. The St. Martin Cathedral (a Protestant church since the late 1500s) is worth a visit, even when there are no religious holidays to be celebrated. The structure is the only church in the Netherlands close to the familiar French Gothic architectural style. It's also noteworthy for the fact that the nave of the church was destroyed during a storm in the 1600s and was never rebuilt, so only half the church remains.

For the holiday season, there are special events and exhibits taking place, of course, including a life-size nativity scene. At 5 p.m. on December 24, Christmas Vespers will take place, followed by a children's Christmas service at 7 p.m., and the regular Christmas Eve Service for adults at 10:30 p.m.. On Christmas day, at 10:30 in the morning, they will be celebrating the Solemnity of Christmas, and on December 26, at 3:30 p.m., there will be a concert with Jan Jansen, organist and Rom Molemaker, narrator.

The Domkerk, as it is known, is located in the center of Utrecht. Basically just walk toward the landmark tower. Or you can follow some of the directions available at the Domkerk website (in English and Dutch).