I am born in Australia...so Christmas is celebrated on the beach or in the backyard... having a BBQ. I lived in the Netherlands and that is the opposite. Cold and dark, hoping for snow or ice. Been to many Christmas markets in Germany and they really are fantastic. Love your podcasts. Greetings from Lizzy from Australia 🦘.
Here's my recipe for Glühwein (mulled wine) for you and anybody else who hates the stuff that's sold in grocery stores: 1 organic orange 750 ml (= 1 bottle) decent red wine 2 cinnamon sticks 2 star anises 3 - 4 cloves 60 g brown sugar 50 ml rum (optional) Peel the orange thinly, without the white stuff. Squeeze the rest for the juice. Take a large enough pot, add all ingredients, and bring to a moderate heat, about 70° C/160° F. Do not let boil! Let simmer at low heat for about 20-30 Minutes. Extract the orange peel and spices, serve and enjoy. 🎉
2:10 A so called Christmas pyramid. They were invented and produced in the Ore Mountains south of Dresden (before cheap imitations from elsewhere flooded the market). 8:15 typical Ore Mountains artwork.
Regarding Krampus: Since Austria was once a province of Bavaria, before it became its own duchy (and then expanded by taking over neighboring duchies), it is rather irrelevant in what part of the Alpine region he originated.
They're particularly great in bordering cities like Strasbourg where you get a Germanic christmas market but with some produce and traditions from another nation.
X-mas is something different where I am coming from…. I am living in Northern part of Germany and in my life Christmas was always the time for social gatherings, meeting friends and time-by-time selected family members…. consequently not the Family Event of year…. of course, since kids grew up the spirit of X-mas changed a lot and the time of end of year became a period of stopping your wheel and find peace of mind…. Enjoyment comes from sharing time with others - mostly unknown to us to open our mind for new things and to delete the habits by listening to unknown perspectives. This goes so much easier because of the intention to breath, inhale and adopt something different to make the dark days of winter a preparation of future… when light is back on earth (just to get it right: In the North of Germany Dec25th called a day only from 08:43 AM to 3:52 PM). The most popular days for family in the Northern part of Germany is Eastern… This is a time where family will be celebrated …. and from Friday to Monday we rent a hotel for all 66 members of family to collect relatives from all over world… it might be that in seafarer‘s families X-mas is generally a time of work… and it is much easier to get all done to be together in Spring. So, it turns to the situation that gifts, wishes and peaceful time is not December 25th but somewhere in April…. But this may belong to our set-up having family in Germany, Denmark, Philippines, Australia, Chile, Croatia and The Netherlands… ….nevertheless, we consider X-mas a special season…. but the walk of entire family on Easter Sunday Morning along the rough North Sea coast and to get mind refreshed by strong but salty smelling wind is so much more to me than candles on the table…. in dark days…
if you want a real, german traditional New Years Eve treat, watch the original German version of 'Dinner for one', it's on RUclips, from NDR, the version with the white tablecloth,originally its coming from England , so it's in English. If you find an other version of it, it comes from Switzerland, but it leaks some subtle and hilarious British humor, that makes the German Version sooooo good. Merry Christmas and I love your reactions😀
@@RioPrem than that is a shame. It was back until 2003 when I moved to Norway. Or it's just a northern Germany thing, but back then many restaurants had the 'Dinner for one 'on their menu onNew Years Eve. It is the black and white. Version , it was copied slot in the 80th. You should check it out if you love British humor.
I am from Hambrug in north germany and when it was on tv it was so boring to the audience, that nobody listen to it. When I moved to midle germany, there was no tv powered on at that time. I never was in a restaurant in my life at new years eve in germany, so i cant tell something about it there. @@biankakoettlitz6979
Me, on every Christmas market, every year. Phase 1: Oh, the smell, the lights, the music. I'm in heaven! Phase 2: 5 € for a bratwurst? Are you f*** kidding me??? Phase 3: The next person who steps into my heels is dead!
I think Christmas Markets are also very popular in Germany because the smaller in smaller towns or villages are a meeting point, were you met old friends again. There is also the fact that some marriages started at a Christmas Market with the help of some Glühwein.
Hello Joel! May I just say that you're looking even better and brighter than ever, today? Merry Christmas to you and yours! German Christmas Markets are quite a thing in the UK too, you know, I suppose they have been for the last 20 or so years in fact - and we too have a chance to purchase their crafts and food and drink - especially Bratwurst, Creamy Hot Chocolate and Gluhwein! One of the longest-established and best-known is here in Edinburgh, as part of a larger Christmas Festival including funfair rides for adults and kids, outdoor ice-rinks and much more - and it just so happens that I might be going out to meet a couple of friends there, later today! My Christmas plans were basically blown-apart this morning when my mother rang me to say she was too ill to travel and so, could I go over there and stay a few nights instead...! So, I'm just trying to work the logistics given that my scooter doesn't really travel outside of Edinburgh because it's too big to be taken on public transport, yet I can scarcely walk more than a few yards without it; and I can't drive a car, either! I think tomorrow by bus, return with a lighter suitcase on Boxing Day, then possibly repeat for the weekend - well, unless circumstances change again. Her doctor did say she could be admitted to hospital, but who wants that, especially over Christmas? Anyway, you take care of yourself - it's so lovely to see you looking so well and in control of your life - well, wine not withstanding,eh?!!
I grew up in Dresden, I love the Striezelmarkt, especially the Kräppelchen. I now live in northern Germany, if you have any questions please contact me. Whether it's the highway, swimming pool or school, maybe I can help you. However, not for long, I will be leaving Germany in the next 2 years. I'm drawn further south...
Hi Jps, i would recomand you too watch something about the Reeperbahn in Hamburg Germany. A Street with a lot of Clubs and legal prostitution. Great video, keep up the good work. Greetings from Germany
Merry Christmas, Joel. Me and my friends enjoy the christmas market when its cold and we have some glühwein to have a relaxed chat at the end of the year with most of our plans finished.
Merry Christmas, Joel! One thing you need to know is that Christmas markets in big cities are veeeeeery crowded! I advice you not to go there on a Saturday. Also check out some smaller Christmas markets which exist in every bigger town and also in the surroundings. Often they are way more cozy.
They do Christmas markets like this in most UK cities now too! You can get all the traditional German market offerings, as well as regional crafts and food offerings. Gluhwein is available in most supermarkets here too!
Happy Christmas from Austria! Thanks for your finde ans tough approaches to Europe and the european satire too 👍. May I recommand you 3 further top names? The Word Giant Jochen Malmsheimer (das Wurstbrot; Zuppa del Doge; ...) The Young Singing Satire Duo Simon & Jan (weil ich kann; ...) The old wise chansonier Reinhard Mey (das Narrenschiff; and 100 more😉) 🍀🥂🍀
Greetings and Love from Germany. Great reaction like always, buddy. Side parting and mustache, intressting ☺ I wish you and your love ones a peaceful X-Mas & stay safe, my friend 💚
These Christmas pyramids work by the warm air rising from the candles moving the wings. If this pyramid is now, for example, near an air conditioning system, the warm air becomes confused and no longer reaches the wings.
Hi, If you like glühwein ….are you aware of feuerzangenbowle? Glühwein is as powerful against feuerzangenbowle as a fart in a storm and it tastes at least so good. Best whishes
you can prepare "Glühwein" mulled wine by yourself, very easily. 👌😋😋 the original "ginger bread" from nuremberg, imo, the best you can eat during christmas time.
Watching this in the southern hemisphere, it's summer. Very different. It's midnight right now and 28 degrees c. So A/C on and Christmas lunch will be salads and ham etc. But the break is sun beach and nature. Awesome. We all get a couple of weeks off work.
That's true, especially the big ones. But at the big ones you pay 15000 per month If you sell food or more expensive If you sell Glühwein. But yes, it's a business. That's how a "Market" works 😂 But it's also a Lot of Tradition. We have also "medieval christmas Markets".
Happy belated birthday 🎶❤️👍 Thanks for sharing from Berlin 😉 Though I must admit the erotic Xmas market here was new to me... Shout-out to Hamburg, we liberals up north keep the flag flying 😉🗽
Nutcracker in US America = You white US Americans still learn in school that your ancestors immigrated from Europe? Don't you? And you still learn at school that although the British and Irish were the first immigrant group, the Germans outnumbered the British and Irish with the second wave of immigration. According to the last census in the USA, German descendants are the largest white ethnic group. So, if you've forgotten or not learned: That's the reason why so many US traditions came from Germany. Merry Christmas to you, to Ben, to your Mom and your other family members and your friends from the videos.
I also recommend the Christmas market videos about germany by Deana & Phil @DeanaandPhil The Christmas market in Bremen has unexpectedly received a very good rating (4,79/5 Points 2022) and, as I heard on the radio earlier, many foreign tourists are said to have travelled to the Christmas market despite the storm and bad weather. To sum up, no matter what the weather is like, you have to visit a Christmas market. For me, it's a small Christmas tradition to visit the Christmas market at least once and eat a bratwurst.
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Mery Christmas to you and your Family 🌲🎅🌲 Thank you for the nice videos throughout the year. Enjoy the time Joel🎉 Greetings from Frankfurt 🇩🇪 to 🇺🇸
Greetings from Germany
I am born in Australia...so Christmas is celebrated on the beach or in the backyard... having a BBQ.
I lived in the Netherlands and that is the opposite.
Cold and dark, hoping for snow or ice.
Been to many Christmas markets in Germany and they really are fantastic.
Love your podcasts.
Greetings from Lizzy from Australia 🦘.
In the UK we will go to Germany for the markets. They are world class ❤
Or go to Strassburg at the french/german boarder. World Class, too.
Here's my recipe for Glühwein (mulled wine) for you and anybody else who hates the stuff that's sold in grocery stores:
1 organic orange
750 ml (= 1 bottle) decent red wine
2 cinnamon sticks
2 star anises
3 - 4 cloves
60 g brown sugar
50 ml rum (optional)
Peel the orange thinly, without the white stuff. Squeeze the rest for the juice. Take a large enough pot, add all ingredients, and bring to a moderate heat, about 70° C/160° F. Do not let boil! Let simmer at low heat for about 20-30 Minutes. Extract the orange peel and spices, serve and enjoy. 🎉
Agreed except for the optional rum. That isn't optional 😂
Hello Joel. Happy Christmas / Holidays to you and everyone reading this and a happy new year too.
Merry Christmas Joel & to your family & friends 🌲❄️⛄ & all my best wishes for a Happy New Year 2024. 😊 🏴🏴🇮🇪🏴❤️🇬🇧🖖
I hope someone looks at me the way Joel looks at Glühwein and Nuremberg Gingerbread.
Have a great Christmas Joel with the family and friends, and stop drooling when watching food.
I think it`s cute when Joel is drooling!
Oh, nice looking guy haha :)
Wish you "Frohe Weihnachten/Schöne Feiertage" Joel !
2:10 A so called Christmas pyramid. They were invented and produced in the Ore Mountains south of Dresden (before cheap imitations from elsewhere flooded the market).
8:15 typical Ore Mountains artwork.
In Australia many of us will be heading to the beach…
Many germans fly to Gran Canaria or Mallorca in Winter. I need cold weather.
It's summer where you live, what's the air temperature like at Christmas?
Melbourne will be 23 degrees Celsius @@ichbinbluna3504
Regarding Krampus: Since Austria was once a province of Bavaria, before it became its own duchy (and then expanded by taking over neighboring duchies), it is rather irrelevant in what part of the Alpine region he originated.
Indeed, Krampus is a local thing, in Western Germany this tradition is completly unknown.
there are great 'Weihnachtsmarkt'videos made be Deana and Phil, especially their first one. All included the typical and traditional food🤩
Frohe Weihnachten 🎁 and Merry Christmas 🎅 🎉❤Greetings from Düsseldorf Germany 🇩🇪
Merry Christmas Joel. In Bruges en in most cities we have Christmas markets. I always drink wine never beer (pierre)
Merry Christmas to you too Joel! And Frohe Weihnachten since we are checking these beautiful markets!
Merry Xmas mate from Australia, my wife and I really love your page, and enjoy your outlook on different cultures Sharyn and Terry x
They're particularly great in bordering cities like Strasbourg where you get a Germanic christmas market but with some produce and traditions from another nation.
I am a German who loves christmas and I never heard of Krampus...I had to google it😂
X-mas is something different where I am coming from…. I am living in Northern part of Germany and in my life Christmas was always the time for social gatherings, meeting friends and time-by-time selected family members…. consequently not the Family Event of year…. of course, since kids grew up the spirit of X-mas changed a lot and the time of end of year became a period of stopping your wheel and find peace of mind…. Enjoyment comes from sharing time with others - mostly unknown to us to open our mind for new things and to delete the habits by listening to unknown perspectives. This goes so much easier because of the intention to breath, inhale and adopt something different to make the dark days of winter a preparation of future… when light is back on earth (just to get it right: In the North of Germany Dec25th called a day only from 08:43 AM to 3:52 PM).
The most popular days for family in the Northern part of Germany is Eastern…
This is a time where family will be celebrated …. and from Friday to Monday we rent a hotel for all 66 members of family to collect relatives from all over world… it might be that in seafarer‘s families X-mas is generally a time of work… and it is much easier to get all done to be together in Spring.
So, it turns to the situation that gifts, wishes and peaceful time is not December 25th but somewhere in April….
But this may belong to our set-up having family in Germany, Denmark, Philippines, Australia, Chile, Croatia and The Netherlands…
….nevertheless, we consider X-mas a special season…. but the walk of entire family on Easter Sunday Morning along the rough North Sea coast and to get mind refreshed by strong but salty smelling wind is so much more to me than candles on the table…. in dark days…
Merry Christmas to you! It is the 24th of December here in Germany in 15 minutes!
Miss Mina (Mina Oh) has a series on Christmas markets. You should check those out too.
if you want a real, german traditional New Years Eve treat, watch the original German version of 'Dinner for one', it's on RUclips, from NDR, the version with the white tablecloth,originally its coming from England , so it's in English. If you find an other version of it, it comes from Switzerland, but it leaks some subtle and hilarious British humor, that makes the German Version sooooo good. Merry Christmas and I love your reactions😀
I don't know anyone, who watches or enjoys it in my german circle. Never heard here from anyone than media, that this is a tradition either.
@@RioPrem than that is a shame. It was back until 2003 when I moved to Norway. Or it's just a northern Germany thing, but back then many restaurants had the 'Dinner for one 'on their menu onNew Years Eve. It is the black and white. Version , it was copied slot in the 80th. You should check it out if you love British humor.
I am from Hambrug in north germany and when it was on tv it was so boring to the audience, that nobody listen to it.
When I moved to midle germany, there was no tv powered on at that time.
I never was in a restaurant in my life at new years eve in germany, so i cant tell something about it there.
@@biankakoettlitz6979
Me, on every Christmas market, every year.
Phase 1:
Oh, the smell, the lights, the music. I'm in heaven!
Phase 2:
5 € for a bratwurst? Are you f*** kidding me???
Phase 3:
The next person who steps into my heels is dead!
You can make your own mull wine it is easy. Have a great Christmas.
Or buying at US ALDI, Trader Joe's or LIDL.
You sound like you have a hangover Joel.😂😂
Merry Christmas, dear Joel! May you and yours have a magical time!
Happy Christmas, greetings from Germany
I think Christmas Markets are also very popular in Germany because the smaller in smaller towns or villages are a meeting point, were you met old friends again. There is also the fact that some marriages started at a Christmas Market with the help of some Glühwein.
christmas time is wonderful in Germany, you have to see it with your own eyes
Hello Joel! May I just say that you're looking even better and brighter than ever, today? Merry Christmas to you and yours! German Christmas Markets are quite a thing in the UK too, you know, I suppose they have been for the last 20 or so years in fact - and we too have a chance to purchase their crafts and food and drink - especially Bratwurst, Creamy Hot Chocolate and Gluhwein! One of the longest-established and best-known is here in Edinburgh, as part of a larger Christmas Festival including funfair rides for adults and kids, outdoor ice-rinks and much more - and it just so happens that I might be going out to meet a couple of friends there, later today!
My Christmas plans were basically blown-apart this morning when my mother rang me to say she was too ill to travel and so, could I go over there and stay a few nights instead...! So, I'm just trying to work the logistics given that my scooter doesn't really travel outside of Edinburgh because it's too big to be taken on public transport, yet I can scarcely walk more than a few yards without it; and I can't drive a car, either! I think tomorrow by bus, return with a lighter suitcase on Boxing Day, then possibly repeat for the weekend - well, unless circumstances change again. Her doctor did say she could be admitted to hospital, but who wants that, especially over Christmas? Anyway, you take care of yourself - it's so lovely to see you looking so well and in control of your life - well, wine not withstanding,eh?!!
Joel, I like your new haircut. It’s cool.
I noticed the hair cut too
Forget Riesling, try Weiß- & Grauburgunder from the Mosel region 😋
.. Not Berlin, it Must be Hamburg with Reeperbahn and the sailor atmosphere!
I grew up in Dresden, I love the Striezelmarkt, especially the Kräppelchen.
I now live in northern Germany, if you have any questions please contact me. Whether it's the highway, swimming pool or school, maybe I can help you. However, not for long, I will be leaving Germany in the next 2 years. I'm drawn further south...
In Germany You can leagally drink with the age of 16 (beer and wine, even Glühwein).
Merry Christmas JP. ☃️❄️
Hi Jps, i would recomand you too watch something about the Reeperbahn in Hamburg Germany. A Street with a lot of Clubs and legal prostitution. Great video, keep up the good work. Greetings from Germany
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas, Joel.
Me and my friends enjoy the christmas market when its cold and we have some glühwein to have a relaxed chat at the end of the year with most of our plans finished.
Merry Christmas, Joel! One thing you need to know is that Christmas markets in big cities are veeeeeery crowded! I advice you not to go there on a Saturday. Also check out some smaller Christmas markets which exist in every bigger town and also in the surroundings. Often they are way more cozy.
Happy belated birthday to you! Enjoy the Christmas season with your family! Merry Christmas
They do Christmas markets like this in most UK cities now too! You can get all the traditional German market offerings, as well as regional crafts and food offerings. Gluhwein is available in most supermarkets here too!
Happy Christmas from Austria! Thanks for your finde ans tough approaches to Europe and the european satire too 👍. May I recommand you 3 further top names?
The Word Giant Jochen Malmsheimer (das Wurstbrot;
Zuppa del Doge; ...)
The Young Singing Satire Duo Simon & Jan (weil ich kann; ...)
The old wise chansonier Reinhard Mey (das Narrenschiff; and 100 more😉)
🍀🥂🍀
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Merry Christmas 🙌🏻🌈❤️🎅🌲⛄🎄🎁🎀❄️
Merry Christmas!
Greetings and Love from Germany. Great reaction like always, buddy. Side parting and mustache, intressting ☺
I wish you and your love ones a peaceful X-Mas & stay safe, my friend 💚
There’s a video by Storied about Christmas lore. Do check that out too.
Hi, Joel! I also wish you and your family a merry christmas!
These Christmas pyramids work by the warm air rising from the candles moving the wings. If this pyramid is now, for example, near an air conditioning system, the warm air becomes confused and no longer reaches the wings.
4:33 Joel, you should try being a sommelier.
Glühwein is amazing, best in the world.
If you drink alcoholic beverages outside in the winter, you will eventually start to feel colder ... so try hot chocolate instead to get warmer
In cologne we have a pink gay christmas market with music of Lady Gaga, Prince, Queen and Madonna ❤
Sounds like my version of hell.
@@diarmuidkuhle8181lol
@@diarmuidkuhle8181= party around the clock, not the worst!
Queen is only one I listen to so far
@@diarmuidkuhle8181 Than you need No Glühwein to warm your body ❤️🫂
Hi,
If you like glühwein ….are you aware of feuerzangenbowle?
Glühwein is as powerful against feuerzangenbowle as a fart in a storm and it tastes at least so good.
Best whishes
Mery Christmas
greetings from germany...
Frohe Weihnachten
you can prepare "Glühwein" mulled wine by yourself, very easily. 👌😋😋 the original "ginger bread" from nuremberg, imo, the best you can eat during christmas time.
Merry Xmas Joel, Did you check your PO Box?
Yes, it is a good idea to do it before Christmas. Many gifts will be influenced by the Christmas event.
Watching this in the southern hemisphere, it's summer. Very different. It's midnight right now and 28 degrees c. So A/C on and Christmas lunch will be salads and ham etc. But the break is sun beach and nature. Awesome. We all get a couple of weeks off work.
In cologe muss mann aufpassen, man könnte man könnte auch neben einem Mann aufwachen 🤣😂🤣
Isn't that at carnival in February/March? Or Pride Month in summer?
Cologne and Berlin are Germany's "gay towns" and I like it. :)
Erotic christmasmarket originally in Hamburg: Santa Pauli- look that up. We have the original.
I never knew about German Christmas markets. Like everywhere else, it is all about making money. Just a business venture.
😂😂😂. Was für ein Untermenach.
@fabianstriebeck8054 why?
he is speaking facts. christmas markets and sales are just consumerism
That's true, especially the big ones. But at the big ones you pay 15000 per month If you sell food or more expensive If you sell Glühwein. But yes, it's a business. That's how a "Market" works 😂
But it's also a Lot of Tradition.
We have also "medieval christmas Markets".
by the way: Haircut is the best you had in the last 2 years. Please: Do it under the arms in the armpits. Every girl will be happy!
Happy belated birthday 🎶❤️👍
Thanks for sharing from Berlin 😉
Though I must admit the erotic Xmas market here was new to me...
Shout-out to Hamburg, we liberals up north keep the flag flying 😉🗽
Die Farbe in dem DW-Film ist grottenschlecht, gibt nicht wirklich die Stimmung wieder!
Like the sexy new look
Jps always looks sexy , even when sick from allergies lol
Whatever you do for a new girlfriend ... Maybe
Nutcracker in US America = You white US Americans still learn in school that your ancestors immigrated from Europe? Don't you?
And you still learn at school that although the British and Irish were the first immigrant group, the Germans outnumbered the British and Irish with the second wave of immigration. According to the last census in the USA, German descendants are the largest white ethnic group.
So, if you've forgotten or not learned: That's the reason why so many US traditions came from Germany.
Merry Christmas to you, to Ben, to your Mom and your other family members and your friends from the videos.
I also recommend the Christmas market videos about germany by Deana & Phil
@DeanaandPhil
The Christmas market in Bremen has unexpectedly received a very good rating (4,79/5 Points 2022) and, as I heard on the radio earlier, many foreign tourists are said to have travelled to the Christmas market despite the storm and bad weather. To sum up, no matter what the weather is like, you have to visit a Christmas market.
For me, it's a small Christmas tradition to visit the Christmas market at least once and eat a bratwurst.