Rick Steves' European Christmas

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  • Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024

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  • @michaeldavis2039
    @michaeldavis2039 10 месяцев назад +202

    Who's watching this in Christmas 2023? 😊 This episode by Rick Steves has become a tradition for me to watch every Christmas season!! The hauntingly beautiful and emotionally moving rendition of Silent Night at the end of this episode gets me every time!! Absolutely love it!!!

    • @JB-ug5mf
      @JB-ug5mf 10 месяцев назад +13

      I've also been watching this for the last 4 years. I wish a Merry Christmas season!

    • @michaeldavis2039
      @michaeldavis2039 10 месяцев назад +6

      @@JB-ug5mf and the same to you and your family!!

    • @Beavah711
      @Beavah711 10 месяцев назад +7

      I have to come back every year and watch this one. Gives me the warm holiday feels. Happy Holidays!

    • @michaeldavis2039
      @michaeldavis2039 10 месяцев назад +6

      @@Beavah711 And the same to you and your family!!

    • @josephbryant6758
      @josephbryant6758 10 месяцев назад +6

      Merry Christmas!

  • @Lego4LifeProductions
    @Lego4LifeProductions 3 года назад +703

    This is without a doubt my favorite Rick Steves episode

    • @thetattooedguy1413
      @thetattooedguy1413 3 года назад +7

      Absolutely agree

    • @jacquelineburt9204
      @jacquelineburt9204 3 года назад +5

      Mine to!

    • @jackgallagher2690
      @jackgallagher2690 3 года назад +4

      Couldn’t agree more

    • @dmurray2978
      @dmurray2978 3 года назад +24

      Shows Europe as it should be, prior to the Islamic invasion

    • @georgerockwell3710
      @georgerockwell3710 3 года назад +15

      @@dmurray2978 Yeah. Africans, too. Africa is going through a population explosion right now. They are coming for Europe.

  • @SuperPinky004
    @SuperPinky004 3 года назад +310

    I am a Hindu but since childhood I always have this fascination towards Christmas decorations we see in movies ....n always wished if I could get to see this in real.. This video made it quite possible.. Thank you so so much

    • @covfefe1787
      @covfefe1787 3 года назад +17

      hindus and pagan europeans shared the same gods because we are cousins linguistically and genetically especially if your North Indian though your ancestors mixes with the dravidian Indians. in cold Europe we cherished the seasons because of short summers and long winters so winter solstice was the biggest festival all year. when chrisiantiy arrived we mixed our culture with chrisiantiy brining the tree with us and decoration and gift giving creating the modern western Christmas you know today.

    • @rao1118
      @rao1118 3 года назад +14

      @@covfefe1787 I don't know if you have heard about Lord Krishna, probably the most worshiped deity in India. His story is very similar to that of Jesus and he was a divine child raised among Cowherds and went on to preach the Bhagavad Gita in the middle of the Mahabharata War. That book inspired many great western and eastern thinkers.

    • @vishamr2000
      @vishamr2000 2 года назад +10

      @@rao1118 they are one and the same...just incarnated in different places at different times

    • @Terry-te1ij
      @Terry-te1ij Год назад +26

      @@vishamr2000 No, Jesus is God, the second person of the Trinity. No other being or person past, present, or future is greater than the one true God as in the Bible.

    • @vishamr2000
      @vishamr2000 Год назад +4

      @@Terry-te1ij only pure blind beliefs you got from a book from which many things were edited out....you cant even prove god exists...there are ways to be worthy to see and prove to yourself that this is true. You speak from inexperience and blind belief point of view. I speak from direct experience

  • @cindyzapf4819
    @cindyzapf4819 10 месяцев назад +6

    Wouldn't you love to go sledding down that hill with those beautiful candles and light up the mountains l??? Norwegian Christmas carols are extremely beautiful

  • @Nicky-Music
    @Nicky-Music 10 месяцев назад +44

    How terriblty sad it is that so many people think that Christmas is one long secular party, lasting all of December until Christmas Day and then it's gone. This video helps to reinforce the real, meaning of Christmas and shows the wonder of what they're missing. Thank you, Rick Steves.

    • @petrolo72
      @petrolo72 10 месяцев назад +9

      Jesus is the reason, behind the season. ✝️🙏🏼

    • @СергейПрол-ч7ф
      @СергейПрол-ч7ф 10 месяцев назад +1

      TU N`ES PAS SI OBTUS!!!&@@petrolo72

    • @alwilson3204
      @alwilson3204 9 месяцев назад +4

      Indeed, the holiday extends through New Years and up to Epiphany and is still celebrated more traditionally by many.

  • @ClaraTunwin
    @ClaraTunwin 2 года назад +168

    It has become a tradition for me to watch this every Christmas. It was so well done.

    • @trainsupporter9088
      @trainsupporter9088 10 месяцев назад +4

      My tradition also! Love this video!

    • @sillybeeful
      @sillybeeful 10 месяцев назад +5

      Me too… Seasons’ Greetings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🎄

    • @j.b.4340
      @j.b.4340 10 месяцев назад +3

      Same.🎄

    • @ClaraTunwin
      @ClaraTunwin 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@sillybeeful merry Christmas to you as well from Minnesota 🎄

    • @Johnnyboytheshow
      @Johnnyboytheshow 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@ClaraTunwin Ditto! A new Christmas tradition for me as well.

  • @lamfam0801
    @lamfam0801 2 года назад +35

    This one makes me cry. The Norwegian Girl’s Choir sounds absolutely ethereal.

    • @CMOORE9808
      @CMOORE9808 Год назад +2

      IKR! I think the piece they are singing is Solvant Hodie.

    • @niranjanrajesh1058
      @niranjanrajesh1058 Год назад +2

      Youre talking about the one in the church in oslo right? Coz that one gives me shivers,its so beautiful

    • @liknspin3432
      @liknspin3432 Год назад +1

      Sacred music from medieval Spain take a look at it

    • @airgunfun4248
      @airgunfun4248 10 месяцев назад +1

      Europa!!

  • @kholmes39
    @kholmes39 3 года назад +727

    Very festive and atmospheric classic. I’m not sure how much Rick Steves and his team are aware of how great these videos are for disabled, armchair travelers. Merry Christmas and Happy Solstice to all!

    • @traceytrotter9934
      @traceytrotter9934 3 года назад +25

      Same to you! Isn't it nice we can all travel? 😊 🏞🧡

    • @gitamishra9209
      @gitamishra9209 3 года назад +12

      Merry christmas

    • @kholmes39
      @kholmes39 3 года назад +9

      @@gitamishra9209 To you too.
      And Happy New Year!

    • @teriw56
      @teriw56 3 года назад +20

      And for all us enduring the isolation of COVID.

    • @zausilaalexandrumihai
      @zausilaalexandrumihai 3 года назад +6

      Thanks

  • @WaysideWade
    @WaysideWade 3 года назад +152

    I thought there were going to be at least 10 commercials on this video and not a single one has played. It's a Christmas miracle!🧐✨🎆

    • @arielklay23
      @arielklay23 3 года назад +6

      You'll be happy to know that on RUclips there's no ads (or pledge drives) on Rick Steves' videos!

    • @mikewrasman5103
      @mikewrasman5103 2 года назад +3

      It's PBS. PBS doesn't have commercials!

    • @robinhood480
      @robinhood480 2 года назад +3

      @@mikewrasman5103 Not during the program. Just in between them. On television 📺.
      Which isn’t that bad.

    • @wcsxwcsx
      @wcsxwcsx 2 года назад +2

      And no pledge drive, either!

  • @deborahsteele7427
    @deborahsteele7427 10 месяцев назад +5

    "TRULY BEAUTIFUL EUROPEAN CHRISTIMAS TRADITION'S, INDEED!!!" ... "MANY CHEERFUL THANKS" TO: (RICK STEVE & CREW MEMBERS), FOR SHARING & PRESENTING SUCH GREAT CHRISTIMAS MEMORIES!!!" ... BLESSINGS ALWAYS, MS. DEBORAH J. STEELE - 12/04/23 & BEYOND"

  • @nicolasb5613
    @nicolasb5613 11 месяцев назад +21

    I hope this tradition and festivities never goes away.

  • @carolinecorman1716
    @carolinecorman1716 3 года назад +90

    Can’t go a year without a Rick Steves Christmas.

  • @Evanaseveru
    @Evanaseveru 3 года назад +241

    It was great to escape corona for some minutes. How idylic the life was then.... Thanks Rick!

  • @davidknox1229
    @davidknox1229 Год назад +56

    Christmas has been my special time of year. Almost 75 Christmases I have enjoyed. Merry Christmas to everyone.

    • @josephbryant6758
      @josephbryant6758 10 месяцев назад +2

      Merry Christmas!

    • @LBart218
      @LBart218 10 месяцев назад +2

      A very Merry Christmas to you!

    • @kwkw5711
      @kwkw5711 9 месяцев назад +4

      Hope you are enjoying your 76th.

    • @Thunderpug-cz9ix
      @Thunderpug-cz9ix 9 месяцев назад +1

      Merry Christmas

  • @Johnnyboytheshow
    @Johnnyboytheshow 10 месяцев назад +6

    You know, what really strikes me about this incredible program is how Christmas feels so much more charitable in Europe, almost like the way I think Jesus intended it to be. Seeing this, it makes Christmas here in the USA seem so consumer-driven, bordering on vapid. Christmas just appears so sweet and innocent in Europe.

    • @billwilliams4877
      @billwilliams4877 10 месяцев назад

      Look at 21:45. Upper right hand corner.

    • @Johnnyboytheshow
      @Johnnyboytheshow 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@billwilliams4877 Haha, good point. Well, when in Paris...

  • @claa3009
    @claa3009 3 года назад +69

    October 2004, my wife and I visited Gimmelwald, 45:41 in this episode, after watching and being inspired by an earlier Rick Steves' travelogue episode from there. The village and surrounding mountain vistas were wonderful. We experienced an overnight light snowfall and Gimmelwald and nearby Murren looked like they were from a "snow globe". The saying (or motto) for the village is: "If Heaven isn't what it's cracked up to be, send me back to Gimmelwald."

  • @meditationwithmusic2892
    @meditationwithmusic2892 3 года назад +14

    If you are reading this Smile, because someone somewhere is sending you virtual hugs and good vibes for a good night sleep❤️

  • @tinadavy3990
    @tinadavy3990 Год назад +37

    LOVELY ! LET'S KEEP THOSE WONDERFUL AND VARIED TRADITIONS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME ! THANK YOU !

    • @rovhalt6650
      @rovhalt6650 Год назад +5

      Sounds great. But you know what you have to do then right? You have to vote against multiculture and the influx of mass non european immigration.

    • @KoolT
      @KoolT Год назад +3

      I have always loved his shows. He is so intelligent and polite. Merry Christmas.

  • @laurapeter3857
    @laurapeter3857 Год назад +36

    My annual tradition is to watch this special while wrapping presents. Thank you for this lovely show! 🎄🎅🏻🎁

  • @gooseberrydell8095
    @gooseberrydell8095 Год назад +19

    Thank you, Rick, for keeping Christ the center of your moving European Christmas presentation. ...57 years ago today (December 15th) I felt - for the first time- the indescribable peace of the Holy Spirit in Berchtesgaden, Germany as a result of my receiving Jesus as lord and Savior. When I listen to Bavarian abendmusik of Christmas it puts me back to that moment so long ago when I was in the Army stationed in Germany, and had that encounter with the Holy Spirit. ..Blessings to you.

  • @izzyci
    @izzyci Год назад +18

    when they started going for a sleigh ride in the snow @ 35:00 I started crying, it's like something out of distant dream . Merry Christmas !

    • @isabelbeckerman9226
      @isabelbeckerman9226 Год назад +6

      I sadly get a lump in my throat watching Steve's Family & friends having fun sleighing down the snowy Swizz slopes because I missed out on having that rarest amusement when I was young😢. How marvelous the blissful blue hue nightlife appears adorningly in the Gimmelwald Alps😌.

    • @meredithheath5272
      @meredithheath5272 Год назад +4

      I loved those sleds - all made of wood, and down to earth beautiful; not made out of plastic with an ugly, aggressive style. A gorgeous scene with the extended family and friends on sleds, going down the dark hill with lit candles...

  • @triciatinker9456
    @triciatinker9456 10 месяцев назад +4

    This is such a nice way to see how the Christmas season is celebrated in other countries.

  • @svendolufsen849
    @svendolufsen849 10 месяцев назад +4

    You are the Bob Ross of foreign culture. So much love and respect for you. Thank you

  • @barbhawkinson659
    @barbhawkinson659 Год назад +10

    Merry Christmas everyone 💗🎄🕊

  • @victoriaorme1564
    @victoriaorme1564 2 года назад +32

    This is wonderful! I’m here alone in my apartment in the USA enjoying the Spirit of Christmas in Europe! Thank you for this wonderful program!

    • @tinadavy3990
      @tinadavy3990 Год назад +3

      YES ... FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T TRAVEL OR ARE WITHOUT FAMILY ... A REAL CHEER-UP !!!

    • @Julika-zc8bp
      @Julika-zc8bp 10 месяцев назад +2

      Dear my friend! God With You!! God Bless you. Merry Christmas! Júlia from Hungary. ❤

    • @PhD777
      @PhD777 9 месяцев назад +1

      God sees your face, He knows your name; He has not forgotten you, and He loves you!

  • @anastasia_editz
    @anastasia_editz 2 года назад +129

    4:56 Bath, England
    12:50 London, England
    14:43 Drobak, Norway
    18:27 Oslo, Norway
    20:45 Paris, France
    24:34 Burgundy, France
    29:00 Nuremberg, Germany
    32:00 Salzburg, Austria
    36:55 Rome, Italy
    41:02 Tuscany, Italy
    45:00 Gimmelwald, Switzerland
    51:52 collage of England, Norway, France, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

    • @beloved8716
      @beloved8716 2 года назад +7

      Bath is the most beautiful place! My goodness 😍

    • @Currian_
      @Currian_ 2 года назад +1

      🐐

    • @nct948
      @nct948 2 года назад +5

      thanks for this helpful listing

    • @garycarpenter2980
      @garycarpenter2980 Год назад +4

      I've already wanted to see England and Austria..... especially at the holidays

    • @milacortez-vq2ew
      @milacortez-vq2ew 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@garycarpenter2980r

  • @KoolT
    @KoolT Год назад +53

    Thank you Rick for bringing joy to our lives many year's. Hugs to your family.

  • @hh8578
    @hh8578 3 года назад +145

    Every single episode of Rick Steves brings me a sense of serenity and joy. Thank you

    • @user-yv8cn3ot4g
      @user-yv8cn3ot4g Год назад +1

      He is a democrat.

    • @garycarpenter2980
      @garycarpenter2980 Год назад +1

      He knows how to spin a story about history

    • @garycarpenter2980
      @garycarpenter2980 Год назад

      @@user-yv8cn3ot4g SO what I'm a R..... politics and holidays don't mix...... just like blood and oil don't mix or water 💧💦

  • @cathyshuler8149
    @cathyshuler8149 2 года назад +77

    All of Rick Steves' episodes are excellent, but this one is particularly special as it shows the wonderful and special time that is shared by so many people of different countries. It makes you a part of the celebrations.

    • @garycarpenter2980
      @garycarpenter2980 Год назад +3

      That's why I like him he's so knowledgeable about the holidays and that they celebrate it many different ways

    • @sjefhendrickx2257
      @sjefhendrickx2257 Год назад

      But very romanticized.

    • @sjefhendrickx2257
      @sjefhendrickx2257 Год назад

      @@garycarpenter2980 but is not all true though

    • @garycarpenter2980
      @garycarpenter2980 Год назад

      @@sjefhendrickx2257 WHAT do you mean by that???

  • @KoolT
    @KoolT Год назад +14

    Merry Christmas world! Hug your family.

    • @Stephanie-kt9vh
      @Stephanie-kt9vh Год назад

      @Joy Winfree it's a little more than a month past Christmas, and I am just now seeing this video. But I saw your post, such precious words and if it's ok, I actually would like to send a big virtual hug to YOU! May your heart feel mine sharing a hug with a new and precious friend. I hope 2023 is filled with blessings and your days with joy, peace, health and each day brings a new happiness. So hugs to you my friend! Be blessed in Jesus Name! From your friend!

  • @sawdust2556
    @sawdust2556 11 месяцев назад +6

    Our family , from 1 to 92, love to sit together and watch Rick Steve’s!❤

  • @GODJWilly
    @GODJWilly 2 года назад +5

    I wish America celebrated Christmas like England/Norway...my goodness. Thank you Rick Steves for all that you do with these travel documentaries. God Bless you brother

  • @suppleleaves
    @suppleleaves 3 года назад +125

    Time for the yearly Rick Steve special binge

  • @ginaheaton2203
    @ginaheaton2203 2 года назад +10

    I love these boys choirs. I love the mixture of the younger boys voices mixed with the deeper voices of the older young men.

  • @christa9985
    @christa9985 2 года назад +67

    I'm from Europe and Rick could not say it better it's magical it's beautiful especially in Germany praise God

    • @mostengen
      @mostengen 2 года назад

      It usually dosent snow in Germany tho

  • @Bull-cat741
    @Bull-cat741 Год назад +22

    Being an American musician, I would travel to Oslo just to hear the girls choir and the harp player. I love how the young lady playing harp smiles at the choir at the end of their song. Joyful sounds and faces ❤️🎄❤️

    • @stevma175
      @stevma175 Год назад +2

      I curious about the song their singing..its so beautiful! do you have any information about the song tittle?

    • @liknspin3432
      @liknspin3432 Год назад

      Sacred music from medieval Spain.
      Search thath video and enjoy

  • @Videssos1
    @Videssos1 11 месяцев назад +19

    This is the 1st Christmas documentary/show I watch every year. In fact, I remember watching this on PBS back in 2005- 2015, I bought the DVD twice.Now I watch it on RUclips or Prime. Merry Christmas everyone.

    • @Unsweetened8618
      @Unsweetened8618 11 месяцев назад

      Nice... 🎁 🎄🌬❄⛄🎅

    • @sonjagatto9981
      @sonjagatto9981 10 месяцев назад

      Christmas to you too❣🎄

    • @GeorgiannaMartin
      @GeorgiannaMartin 10 месяцев назад

      May God live in your family this Christmas ❤

  • @dogwithwigwamz.7320
    @dogwithwigwamz.7320 Год назад +5

    There`s nowhere like Europe. I am blessed by living here. So close to what is worth being so close to means I don`t have to travel far to be somewhere worth going to.

  • @Annick080
    @Annick080 3 года назад +65

    Blessings and peace, Merry Christmas 🌲🙏💓🎄❄️☃️

  • @vladimirpoutine7522
    @vladimirpoutine7522 Год назад +42

    I love the cultural diversity and history of Europe. Fantastic Rick!

    • @LoantakaBrook
      @LoantakaBrook Год назад +11

      This is Europe of the past, now history. This was filmed about 20 years ago.

    • @vladimirpoutine7522
      @vladimirpoutine7522 Год назад +10

      @KB Yeah, the last time I visited certain parts were unrecognizable. Sad the culture is being replaced.

    • @rovhalt6650
      @rovhalt6650 Год назад +9

      @@vladimirpoutine7522 Not just the culture. The ethnicity too.

    • @pete0r
      @pete0r Год назад +3

      @@rovhalt6650 So what? Times change, diversity makes us better and more interesting. Rick would denounce what you said.

    • @praline4157
      @praline4157 Год назад +4

      It’s really a shame what their political class has done to Europe and now going on through west.

  • @karlzeitz
    @karlzeitz 2 года назад +7

    I’m 85 this is the best show of Christmas I ever seen thank you very much I’m sad I’m glad I never could live my dream for Christmas!

  • @sophieashton4559
    @sophieashton4559 2 года назад +14

    I love Christmas! It's one of my favorite times of year!

  • @kelseywood174
    @kelseywood174 Год назад +11

    Christmas is such a magical time of year.

  • @ashish__thakur
    @ashish__thakur 2 года назад +4

    I am from India. Happy Christmas days.

  • @Post-Yap_Clarity
    @Post-Yap_Clarity 3 года назад +153

    Thanks Steve, I watch this every year. European Christmas Markets is my ultimate bucket list goal

    • @anythinggoes5574
      @anythinggoes5574 3 года назад +2

      It's not like this anymore though.

    • @leonie364.
      @leonie364. 2 года назад +6

      German ones are the most beautiful, the atmosphere there is wonderful

    • @juliaj7939
      @juliaj7939 2 года назад +3

      Polish Christmas markets, especially in Wroclaw, Gdansk, and Krakow are the best one now! They are called "jarmarki".

    • @leonie364.
      @leonie364. 2 года назад

      @@juliaj7939 Münster has the best ones in my opinion, and the city itself is so beautiful!

    • @MovieFan1912
      @MovieFan1912 2 года назад

      I actually visited one of those markets in Berlin back in November without even knowing it was a Christmas market. It was in Potsdamer Platz, and it had one of those snow tubing slides.

  • @wandaherring7526
    @wandaherring7526 Год назад +97

    A joy to watch during the month of December as we here in USA prepare for Christmas. I enjoy learning and watching the old traditions in other countries. Merry Christmas to everyone.

    • @MA-vz2mu
      @MA-vz2mu Год назад +4

      Merry Christmas! 🎄

    • @dmeyerification
      @dmeyerification Год назад +7

      I agree. I watch it every year.♥️

    • @CortneyH83
      @CortneyH83 Год назад +3

      Merry Christmas

    • @isabelbeckerman9226
      @isabelbeckerman9226 Год назад +2

      @@dmeyerification Me too 😉

    • @liknspin3432
      @liknspin3432 Год назад

      Sacred music from medieval Spain
      Search the video. Fits perfect for Christmas

  • @rao1118
    @rao1118 3 года назад +10

    Beautiful land, beautiful people, beautiful culture. Love from India.

  • @jimjustjim976
    @jimjustjim976 2 года назад +33

    Just watched this Christmas night with my wife and children and it prolonged the spirit of the holiday. It does make me wish I grew up in Europe or a small town with wonderful traditions and a sense of community. Ot makes me nostalgic for the pre plandemic era. Merry Christmas and may joy and peace of the season be with you.

    • @sonjagatto9981
      @sonjagatto9981 10 месяцев назад

      ...and with you and your family❣🎄💖

  • @aaa38388
    @aaa38388 10 месяцев назад +7

    I have watched this for nearly 15 years yet the feelings of joy are still present it was done elegantly.

  • @flowerchild89
    @flowerchild89 10 месяцев назад +12

    I absolutely LOVE this video. I wish I could visit Europe!!! It's so interesting to see how different countries celebrate the holiday!!!

  • @r8chlletters
    @r8chlletters 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this window into a special time around Europe!

  • @ronaldwprovo5530
    @ronaldwprovo5530 Год назад +25

    I love Christmas from different traditions.

  • @juliechen2953
    @juliechen2953 3 года назад +72

    This Christmas review the Christmas in Europe has special meaning. Hopefully next year the Christmas will be as great as in the video. Sending love to you from Taiwan 🇹🇼.

  • @fayethelightworker2975
    @fayethelightworker2975 3 года назад +22

    Christmas is always my favorite season of the year,, the spirit and festivities of people and places are a bliss, happiness and pure joy. 😍✨🎉🎈🎍🎁🎗🎀

  • @phoenixrising6245
    @phoenixrising6245 9 месяцев назад +1

    No matter how many times I watch this video, it brings me so much joy to know that so many nations, throughout the world, still celebrate the birth of the Christ child!! May it always be so!!!

  • @autumnlover994
    @autumnlover994 11 месяцев назад +17

    This is without a doubt my favorite Rick Steves episode. This is my christmas tradition to watch every year with my kids or whenever we want to feel the cozy christmas vibes. Thank you Rick Steves for making such informative videos that focus on the history of each region.

  • @nata3467
    @nata3467 Год назад +1

    Watch yearly...so thankful for my life here in the States and abroad.

  • @borneelphukan
    @borneelphukan 3 года назад +162

    This is one of the most beautiful Christmas episode I've seen this year. God, Europe is surely full of wonders. Merry Christmas everyone !! ❤️❤️

    • @garycarpenter2980
      @garycarpenter2980 Год назад +3

      Yes it sure is I hope you have a great and wonderful Merry Christmas 🎄
      Seasons Greetings
      Have a Cool Yule
      Happy Holidays
      Happy New Year

    • @cindyzapf4819
      @cindyzapf4819 Год назад +1

      What a great video

    • @alwilson3204
      @alwilson3204 9 месяцев назад

      This is very nice but as for Steves' activism, there are a lot of things wrong with supporting the communist antics of the Democratic Party nowadays which undermines the very things he touts and experiences in Europe that he shines a spotlight on. They are against capitalism, any traditional belief system which in any way encourages morality or individualism and that includes Christianity, and they strongly urge their unpopular 'woke' yet failed policies on the rest of America whether you agree or not.

  • @edinstruction2011
    @edinstruction2011 10 месяцев назад +1

    THIS IS A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS CELABATORY GIFT OF PAST MEMORIES OF THOSE LAST SURVIVORS OF YOUNGER FAMILY GATHERINGS FULL OF ANTICIPATORY JOY...
    OUR TEARS OF PROFOUND JOY AND SINCERE THANKFULNESS ABOUND
    AS WE ARE ENABLED IN OUR FAITH TO THANK OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN
    FOR HIS GIFT TO US...
    HIS LOVE TO WALK AMONG US...
    A LOVE THAT WE DO NOT YET FULLY COMPREHEND...
    BUT SOON WILL FOR ETERNITY!
    MERRY CHRISTMAS!

  • @yechuman1
    @yechuman1 2 года назад +19

    What a joy this video brings to my heart!

  • @flyfishincrazy
    @flyfishincrazy 3 года назад +28

    Thanks Rick Steves! We need you more than ever right now to take us away to a better place!

  • @thirumalesh5786
    @thirumalesh5786 3 года назад +21

    Rick steves "The Man of Travel and the world explorer " has given enormous information about the culture, tradition, people, business, food, history and so on about various European countries through his travel episodes. Even though we have not visited all these countries, through his videos we can feel we are actually there. Amazing man, really we love you Mr.Steves, this is one of the best and my favorite episodes. Thank you so much.

    • @lina4372
      @lina4372 3 года назад

      @@SimSim-zf9if It plays the hypocrite? I miss people hungry for the facts.

    • @garycarpenter2980
      @garycarpenter2980 Год назад

      I just love to see people having fun and I like window shopping 😹🛍️

    • @TempleofBrendaSong
      @TempleofBrendaSong Год назад

      The first Man of Culture

  • @jobpatyahoo
    @jobpatyahoo 2 года назад +1

    Merry Christmas 2021, thank you Lord Jesus for the Christmas

  • @rnapol3266
    @rnapol3266 10 месяцев назад +10

    God bless European heritage and culture. May it live on forever. Let’s make sure of it by having lots of babies.

  • @sandygenier795
    @sandygenier795 10 месяцев назад +1

    I get this from the library and watch it every year.

  • @marlakobylski5301
    @marlakobylski5301 3 года назад +24

    Watching this brought tears to my eyes. Merry Christmas. I pray for our world.

    • @ArchieVerse
      @ArchieVerse 2 года назад +1

      Made me very emotional too.

    • @garycarpenter2980
      @garycarpenter2980 Год назад

      I do that every year but we still have problems

    • @layla8647
      @layla8647 Год назад

      @@garycarpenter2980 No worries, he’s coming soon. Rejoice Hallelujah 🙏🏾

  • @hemakanaujiya6877
    @hemakanaujiya6877 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you rick , it felt that I've experienced real, classic Christmas.

  • @prakasharjunbodwade
    @prakasharjunbodwade 3 года назад +27

    As gloomy 2020 is about to end, it was heartwarming to watch this video,
    thank you Rick.

  • @slowdeath8276
    @slowdeath8276 Год назад +7

    the best part of the video is when they move down the snow with their torches

  • @melvinmanuel7327
    @melvinmanuel7327 3 года назад +47

    None else could narrate the Joyful season this good. Definitely, you have taken many of us to the old beautiful memories.
    Have well portrayed the magic of the season.
    Merry Christmas!!!

  • @ОльгаЯ-т6э
    @ОльгаЯ-т6э 3 года назад +64

    A stunning episode! Full of beautiful people and beautiful music! It really brings a great esthetic delight! Thanks to all who did the brilliant work.

  • @MichaelWallMusic
    @MichaelWallMusic 10 месяцев назад +3

    This is an absolute masterpiece. Thank you, Rick, for sharing your work with us. Truly beautiful.

  • @RegulareoldNorseBoy
    @RegulareoldNorseBoy 3 года назад +272

    This made me cry in joy
    Seeing my homeland Norway, and all the astonishing celebrations all over this great european side of the world we live in

    • @charlesoberdorf8478
      @charlesoberdorf8478 2 года назад +5

      Me as well. My hometown is Nurnberg!

    • @jimjustjim976
      @jimjustjim976 2 года назад +7

      I just watched this and long for such a place with traditions, intimacy and beauty with family and friends. Norway was especially beautiful. Merry Christmas

    • @garycarpenter2980
      @garycarpenter2980 Год назад

      I've already wanted to see Scandinavia and it's culture, beauty and it's people but without$$$$$$ you can't do anything

    • @BigEightiesNewWave
      @BigEightiesNewWave Год назад +2

      God bless Norway , had no idea the importance they play in Christmas. And I am a big fan of Morten Harket and the fantastic Alan Walker.

  • @ronnierowe1312
    @ronnierowe1312 2 года назад +1

    My favorite thanks for and God bless you in JESUS name amen!

  • @suvodipghosh3760
    @suvodipghosh3760 3 года назад +34

    I am from India. I literally visit Europe through ur videos..
    And Merry Christmas 🌲⛄⛄

    • @donaldgon8019
      @donaldgon8019 3 года назад +3

      If you can't afford to travel this is the next best thing

    • @angelsjelsker3004
      @angelsjelsker3004 3 года назад +4

      @@donaldgon8019 when you come to norway you will be welcome

  • @AnneHill-s1x
    @AnneHill-s1x 9 месяцев назад

    Can’t go a year without a Rick Steves Christmas.. This one makes me cry. The Norwegian Girl’s Choir sounds absolutely ethereal..

  • @angieash9560
    @angieash9560 Год назад +3

    Absolutely my favorite

  • @martharogers9173
    @martharogers9173 2 года назад +25

    I really enjoyed this Christmas special. It's so nice to see how Christmas is celebrated in other parts of the world. Thank You

  • @stevecrocker8956
    @stevecrocker8956 3 года назад +30

    We watch this episode every year as a cherished holiday special. Thank you Rick!

  • @jenpr.9182
    @jenpr.9182 Год назад +2

    OMG! I didn't expect to find Steve on RUclips! this man's shows are the comfiest coziest things Ive ever seen! As someone who's housebound and never had the chance to travel anywhere Ive become a huge fan and his shows help when Im depressed or bummed out, Thank you Steve!

  • @alejandrinahs
    @alejandrinahs Год назад +10

    The show has enriched much of my life with the beauty of the world’s cultures. Thank you to all who contribute their talents!

  • @jampasurprenant1794
    @jampasurprenant1794 10 месяцев назад +2

    I can't say with countries in Europe The most beautiful All of them are very beautiful. Beside I always love your travels videos I also watching you on public television .

  • @Exploringperth
    @Exploringperth 2 года назад +7

    Almost 40th time i am watching this episode. Absolutely loving it. ❤

  • @2O2K
    @2O2K 9 месяцев назад +1

    This is absolutely one of the best Rick Steves’ travel videos. So beautifully done! I’ll watch it every Christmas from now on… ❤

  • @jaelkalashnikov3833
    @jaelkalashnikov3833 3 года назад +23

    Just what I needed right now! Christmas in Europe, just beautiful!

  • @AlisonRuthless
    @AlisonRuthless 11 месяцев назад +1

    Rick is the best. And what a wonderful job to have!

  • @tobiojo9454
    @tobiojo9454 2 года назад +4

    This is one of my favorite Christmas specials ever

  • @christin3223
    @christin3223 2 года назад +6

    I think I started crying like 6 times for happiness watching this lol. Wonderful piece

  • @hannahrosereviews5073
    @hannahrosereviews5073 2 года назад +5

    Thank you for making these documentaries. They're very soothing!

  • @gumdrop465
    @gumdrop465 4 месяца назад +1

    I am a hindu but when its Christmas time I always try to celebrate it in my own way. It always make me emotional. My favourite festivals are Christmas, Diwali and Holi. 🙏🏻🎄🎁🎁💕❣️

  • @samuelrodriguez3417
    @samuelrodriguez3417 Год назад +3

    This is my personal favorite holiday video that I watch EVERY SINGLE YEAR!!! Rick Steves created a timeless treasure with this amazing narrative!

  • @lv56465
    @lv56465 3 года назад +9

    Oslo since 19:00 and Switzerland since 47:43 is what my dream Christmas nights would look like.

  • @cafeconlechegrl
    @cafeconlechegrl 2 года назад +9

    My favorite Christmas episode! 🎅🏼🤶🏻🎄🎁⛄️❄️

  • @annasahlstrom6109
    @annasahlstrom6109 2 года назад +13

    I will never stop loving this special!

  • @violetagaby9758
    @violetagaby9758 2 года назад +4

    I watched this last year, and I am watching it again this year...and I will watch it once again next year and every single year!! My favorite Christmas program! So magical, and much appreciated by those of us who can't travel around. Thank you, Rick Steves; your episodes warm up our hearts!

  • @vegas_shortie
    @vegas_shortie 3 года назад +11

    He literally has one the best jobs in the world 🙌🏽

  • @The03pack
    @The03pack 2 года назад +5

    Love this. We watch it every year for xmas.

  • @Skanzool
    @Skanzool 2 года назад +8

    Paris is called the City of Light because it's the birthplace of the Enlightenment. Having said this, great Christmas episode from Rick Steves. To everyone in these difficult times - Merry Christmas.

    • @tinadavy3990
      @tinadavy3990 Год назад

      THE ENLIGHTENMENT ...
      WHICH ONE IS THAT ? REALLLY?

  • @papajeff5486
    @papajeff5486 3 года назад +12

    Mr. Steves, this is a beautiful celebration of Christmas. I thank you for sharing the memories of this precious holiday over Europe. Your presentation is professional and at the same time gentle and sweet. Thanks again. Texas

  • @rhmrhmrhmrhm4949
    @rhmrhmrhmrhm4949 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you Rick steves ..... god bless you .... I can not pass my day without listening to your programme❤