Christmas Eve at The Last Homely House
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- It snowed a little this morning, not enough to last, but it looked pretty for a while.
Many people are about to have a Christmas that is quite different from the usual. Quieter, more thoughtful and maybe solitary.
We can enjoy our virtual time together on my Lime Green Sofa with mince pies and mulled wine and all the knitting and stitching you want to bring with you.
Take care my dear UA-cam friends
Love
Kate
xxx
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This quote has appeared as the closing benediction at my church for the last few years. It's never been more appropriate, and for me it echoes just what you're doing for this community you've built on the lime green sofa. “Life is short. We don't have much time to gladden the hearts of those who walk this way with us. So, be swift to love and make haste to be kind.”― Henri-Frédéric Amiel Merry Christmas to you and your family, and hope for the new year.
Thank you. So beautiful 25:21
I love this quote, thank you!!!
I just watched this for the first time. I love it when you read to us. It is so soothing to the soul.
You have become a dear friend of mine. I recently lost my husband of 64 years to Covid so this Christmas has been very sad of me and our children. Watching your videos is so heart-warming to me. I now realize that I can live alone with my dear cat and sew, sew, sew. Thanks so much for your warm personality, love of life and lastly cats! A devoted follower, Virginia Unger, USA
Merry Christmas to you, Kate, to your family - and to all the people around the world, who are sitting on the lime green sofa.
And Merry Christmas to you too, friend xx Hope you're safe and well!
@@girlinthebookstore thank you 😊
Kate how I so enjoy your sweet videos. You’re my UA-cam best friend. I care about your happiness and we don’t know one another and yet it’s ok!! Merry Christmas dear lady!
I think we are all “best friends” and none of us know one another at all!
The LGS is indeed a very pleasant place to sit!❤️❤️
I have not been read a Christmas story to for a very long time. You brought a tear to this 73 year young at heart believer. Happy Christmas, blessings to all.💕
💖 Merry Merry Christmas to you, Glenys. I hope joy finds you in some special way today!
I hope you hear the silver bell Glenys. Merry Christmas.
Like what you said 73 young we are as old as we let ourselves be. Blessings Anita
Another 73 year old with tears as I sit in the hospital parking lot waiting for DH to complete a treatment. (A chronic condition) It’s as if all the stress has gone and I can just be. Thank you Kate.
I too have tears running down my face, but good tears Good tears touch the heart
I can't watch the film without crying......I'm saving this for Christmas as I spend holidays alone [which is fine]. Thank you!
What a lovely video to watch. Happy Christmas to a lovely woman.
Merry Christmas Kate to you,your family and to everyone on the lime green sofa. 🤗🙏🏻🌟
Yes!!!!🎄🎄🎄🎄🍈sofa(no sofa emoji 😢)
It’s so refreshing to see you stretch out your arms at the beginning of this video. I’m about your age, and I do it too. You’re never too old to be happy like a child. I am so glad you posted this video on this particular day. I’m not crying from the story; I’m crying from you reading it. It’s such a pleasure. Merry Christmas to you too.
Your words are my thoughts. My English is not so good , but you said it well. Merry Christmas. 🌲
I’m kates age too! She opens my eyes to the possibilities that are still available
Your not alown ,I sat with tears streaming down my face for the second time today,but happy tears.Have a wonderful Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you too!
@@lunardesignstudiolinda1256 so it is !!!!! She has the same affect on me.
Watched this today in 2024 and remembered that Christmas 2020 was tough. But my mum and I were together on that Christmas and I am so very very grateful for that. Loved your reading - thank you.
First year I've not been marginalized, been the "poor relative" ($$$$$), bliss in enjoying my "rich" life, (true, real friends, silly tree (spectacular), meal I ENJOY, lovely lovely Christmas. Silly me, could have been like this for many past years, but bowed to FAMILY. Always rainbows/clouds, doors closing/windows opening. Just Breathe. Happy Christmas to all (posted in 2023, to all before & future) No Mud, no Lotus!
Your video touched my heart this Christmas Eve. This holiday season is indeed very different for me. My son passed away this past May, and then the pandemic has made this even more difficult. But your calming reading of the Polar Express was a gentle little Christmas celebration for me. Please know that you can never be sure of who you may making a difference for in your video work. Merry Christmas!
Dear Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace as we near the end of the year. ❤️
My deep condolences for the loss of your beloved son. 🌺
Thank you for sharing such a gentle and beautiful video which brought a tear to my eye. 'And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make' and you have shared such warm and generous loving messages each time when the world has been so difficult for so many this year. Thank you for all the good you are doing. I hope that at your Christmas is full of peace and joy x
A tip : watch series on Kaldrostream. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies lately.
@Rex Caspian yup, been watching on kaldroStream for years myself :)
Wishing you love and peace this Christmas. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your wonderful videos that bring calm to my soul .
Thank you ❤️
Hi Kate ! A very Merry Christmas to you and the whole family! You are very dear to all of your watchers. Probably more than you know. And a very Happy New Year to all from Ontario, Canada !
Hi Kate I have not heard the story of polar express before it was lovely thank you for that take care stay safe
Today is Monday, May 23, 2023 10:44am.
Kate, my newfound friend, I've been watching ur video's for the last two weeks. I watched u live yesterday!
I just want to say. I never knew what that movie or story was about. How beautiful. I cried, hapi tears, and it touched my heart. Thank u
Agnes is a lucky girl to have you as her Grandma.
I'm so glad to find this lovely video. Enchanting.
Aw Kate, a good cry again! I just watched this movie again last night. My oldest grandson now 15, would ask me to read this to him since he was about 3. Not long after that I was alone at the end of my 38 yr marriage. This one still reminds me of all good and bad memories swirled up together. When he was about 4 he was excited to give a special gift for Christmas to me-a silver bell. Made me cry!! I gave him a silver bell , too, that year. My 3 kids and little Collin practically saved my life over the years when I would be sad over my losses in life. They remind me all the time of my blessings and gratitude for what is left. Hang onto what is left. Merry Christmas and God bless! Kate I’m so happy your dad got his vaccine!! Love Lita xxxx
Lit a, I,too had a long marriage end. We will manage and survive. Life will be different, but still blessings ahead. Merry Christmas to a new single sister. People like Kate remind me a life alone can still be bountiful. Merry Christmas to you.
@@lorimeredith2043 I’ve been alone around 10 yrs now. It has taken a long time to get to where I am now. It is as if someone died but I’m okay now, I have survived and learned I am not as helpless as Everyone thought I was! I’m rather proud and amazed at some of my accomplishments. lol we are woman hear us roar!!
2023…..and I just saw this. Still early as it’s only October, but I am already making decorations and Christmas shopping and enjoying the wonderful gift of your video.
Thank you for this.
Merry Christmas to you all and to all a Peace filled night
The Christmas Prawn! 😂🤣😅
Merry Christmas to everyone on the lime green sofa! I hope Santa’s bell still rings for you. ❤️
Dear Kate you have no idea how inspiring and calming you are ❤️ to have never met I feel like we are fast friends as I’m sure all the others on the lime green sofa feel too. ❤️
I watched Arne and Carlos' video then yours. Didn't they look handsome! I teared up when they walked through the door. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Dear me....you have me in tears, my beagle keeps coming to see if I am ok. I have only just found you, it's Jan 5th in Australia daytime. I so wish I had have found you on Christmas Eve, late at night, lit my candle and listened to your story where we can all be children again, wrapped in the magic of Christmas. Thank you and with much appreciation I have climbed aboard your Lime Green Sofa
I closed my eyes and listened to you read and it was lovely. Thank you.
Kate will never grow old because she lives in that wonderful world of making oneself happy by doing the things she loves to do and by doing this, she has made me happy
Wonderful sitting around basking in the warmth of The Christmas Prawn. It's my first year with this superb decoration.
So special! I am watching this on Sept 27.2024!
Chis van Alsburg was a favorite with my first grade class. He has other wonderful imaginative stories. Thanks for reading. I enjoy all year long with you
From New Mexico USA
I may have watched this earlier, but as Christmas slowly approaches and I most likely will be home alone, I plan to watch your lovely video this Christmas Eve! May God bless you always! ❣️🧶🎄🐱
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ACROSS the big water. May you all be safe and healthy. Love you.
Thank you that was lovely I'm a new subscriber and you story reminded me of being at Primary school at story time.Im 53 and they are still some of my favourite memories x
Thank you again dear Kate! Love hearing you read and this story is so memorable! Wishing you a very lovely Xmas Eve and Xmas day however, you spend it ... You are loved by many! As always I will look for your next visit !! Appreciate you so very much for all the smiles and encouragement you gave in helping me through this very difficult year. I'm getting settled in my tiny apartment and my cats are having a bit of a time getting used to our new small corner in this cold part of our planet... We 3 are free on the lime green sofa and send much love to everyone there!!! xoxoxo
So. yummie Christmas biscuits😮more! thanks your showing your wonderful Kate and Anna💕😉
And thank you too Kate, it’s wonderful to be part of your fabulous community here at the last homely house. Merry Christmas everyone x
❤ 15/7 2023 What am I doing? Watching this and cry . 😂 All the best Kate and thank you for sharing the light.
Merry Christmas , Kate. Our own Christmas Elf if ever their was one! I have sent my daughter a link to this video so that my grandchildren can have you reading them a story. Thank you, love xxx
Such a lovely gentle video, thank you Kate. Merry Christmas to you and all at the Last Homely House. Take care everyone ❤
Merry Christmas, Kate and the Lime Green Sofa family. Peace and Love🥰
Thank you, Kate, for a little bit of a family Christmas Eve with you.
I’m overwhelmed with this gorgeous beautiful video. What a Christmas treasure. You stay safe and have a happy Christmas.
I hope you show us your shop! I’d love to see it! I can’t give you my “thumbs up”- they don’t have my “you thumb”- idk why- but I follow you everyday since I retired! Love your videos but I am a snowbird, actually! Love your home with birds cats and animals near a lake!
Great place and I love you, Kate! Wish I could be there myself! Sandra Myer💕🥰
Merry Christmas Kate, lovely video as always.. Thanks for helping us through this strange year and the community that you created on the lime green sofa.. Thanks for sharing with us.
Dear Kate. Thank for reading the Polar Express. Being 88 years old, its the first time I have ever been read to and its brought tears to my eyes listening to your soft voice reading the children's book. Its was lovely. Thank you for that Lovely gift. Happy Christmas to you and your .families.
Merry Christmas Kate, cats and all!
Oh I read this book to my third grade class in northern Manitoba years ago, as a new teacher. Behind me I had hidden a clear sounding bell. At the special spot near the book's end, the magic happened., Right on cue the bell, the magic, rang out! All innocent faces gasped as the lines were read aloud. And no, this teacher did not admit to hearing or ringing a bell. Pure magic. I fought back tears. (Third year of teaching, 1990)
My heart is full, thank you Kate for your generosity, joy and overwhelming creativity. I loved your reading of the story. So lovely. I thank you. Each time I watch you I am reminded to live, laugh and love. Much love is being sent back your way. May you feel the hug and warm wishes too. Merry Christmas
:ven three years later, this videos is so heartwearming. I didn´t know the book and now I will have a very lovely christmas present. The time you brought out this video I started my hexagon quilt - and now I am quilting it - also because of you. Thank you so much for your wonderful conetents! Greetings from Göppingen, Germany!
No dry eyes in this house when you finished reading my favorite Christmas story. All the best as always to you, Kate, and your lovely family of four-leggeds and two-leggeds and humans, too. Love, Karen xxx
I still hear the sleigh bells, even when it's not Christmas season. My Christmas lights stay up all year & when I need to feel that safe and warm feeling, I make my home dark then turn on the multi-colored twinkling lights . . . .all that special safe, warm, and sleigh bells come to me. Thank you for reading to me this morning!
I really enjoyed this video, no travels or visitors this year, so this was a nice surprise. Christmas Blessings To You And Yours!
I vaguely remember my parents removing the paper from my broken Crayola crayons and placing the bits into tins. Then with pliers as a handle, holding the tins over flames. The next day I was given crayon "cookies". I don't recall eating any though. Take care and be safe 😷
Thank you for the story, I had not remembered that story because of loss of memory. Have a very peaceful lovely Christmas, bye for now.
Love though Christmas Tree yummies....thanks for sharing ...amazing fun times...Crayon Rock is like a dream for me...wow...I want some to....I will have to go order them...what a great gift for next year for all my Archeology Friends......I love the Polar Express...
What a beautiful thing to share. We adults forget too often that the simple things that children love can give us joy and peace too. Have a beautiful joyous Christmas and be well🎄
I love children’s books as well. Magical 💙💚💜🌲
And a Happy New Year too 🤩
I wish you a very happy and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. God bless you and yours. 😊❤❤❤
Thank you Kate, Merry Christmas to you and your family and to everyone else on the lime green sofa xx
❤❤❤🥲🥲🥲 estou emocionada ❤️ que vídeo maravilhoso 💓💓 graças a Deus estamos todos bem 😊😊
Primeira vez que contam uma história pra mim 💗💗
🥲🥲 Estamos em 29/02/2024...1e meia da manhã... Precisava ouvir até o final... Que lindo... Obrigada Kate... Minha amiga querida ❤️
Deus abençoe... Bjusss 😊😊😊
Amo ver seus gatinhos passeando... Lindos demais 🇧🇷🇧🇷😻😻😻
Creativity and keeping yourself busy is so good for the mind. Thank you for the joy you bring with your videos. May everyone have the best Xmas possible and know there is always someone to talk to even if it is online. 🎄
Blessings to you Miss Kate.
Merry Christmas! May 2021 be full of grace and blessings
4 Nov 2024, marvellous story. Heartwarming to share this with you. Thank you Katec❤❤
I just finished the last of my Christmas balls! This was such a fun knit a long at this time of year.
Oh Kate I am so glad I found you. I am happy to watch your little stories of your life. May you and your sweet family have a very Merry Christmas! You have brought joy to a really dark and lonely time. My hope is that we all have a better 2021. There has been so much loss and sadness. Thank you for being the bright spot we all are searching for. Peace be with you always 💗
Merry Christmas to all and everybody.... Love - Peace - Light..... 🙏🧡
Oh my Kate, a lovely video, listening you read that story. Your grandchildren will love the time when old enough to listen to you read them a story like that. 🥰
Merry Christmas Kate
What a beautiful story, I really liked your soft a positive voice. Thank you so much for spending a lovely time with us. ❤
Kate, Merry Christmas to you ♥️ Thank you for reading to us this Christmas Eve. One of my favourite stories.... That I would read to my students every year..... Just before morning recess the last day before Winter Holidays ... As I read, I had another staff member drop bells on ribbons (that I had prepared the night before) into their boots... Oh the excitement as we headed out for recess! I think I cried every year. This is my first year retired from teaching...I miss it.... Perfect time for me to be read to. Thank you🤗
Thanks, Kate, for all your love and crafting on here. For offering the lime green sofa to sit on and chat. Big hug, to you and all on here.
What a wonderful time of year to discover your channel. Merry Christmas!
Love when you read! You create such an aura of peace and calm.
Dear Kate,first time in 31yr childless, I needed a bedtime story as the cats snuggle up,doves are roosting, snow is falling. So now I sleep on tlgs hearing fire pop and snap in this year of uncertainty thanks for being there
All of us on the lime green sofa were a little anxious and worried about you on the stool, reaching over to put up Christmas cards😹.
Merry Christmas and a very happy new year 2021.
The world is lovelier place because of your talents & kindness. Happy Christmas & best wishes always.
Merry Christmas ⭐️
Beautiful story. Thank you Kate xo
That was lovely! Thank you so much. It has been a few decades since someone has read me a story and I quite enjoyed it. Merry Christmas! 🇨🇦🎄💚
I’m not sure you’ll ever see this but I’m watching this Christmas Eve Video in May of 2022 while sewing. It’s a 90 degree day so I’m not sure why I’m watching a Christmas video except for that I’m catching up on all yours. The Polar Express was written by an author from my city- Grand Rapids, Michigan and the artwork reflects locations from there. I was visiting my mother in law in a nursing home and I met the authors parents who also lived there. Beautiful people and oh so very, very proud of their author son. Enjoy!
Merry Christmas Kate. Your house looks lovely and so cozy. Thank you for reading to us and spending time this Christmas Eve.
Yes, it is all about being kind. Thank you for sharing your lovely Christmas tale.
Awww, so peaceful and serene. Especially like the Christmas Prawn! Cheers Kate!!!
Ooooh! I always watch the Polar Express on Christmas. It’s one of the most magical films ever made. Right up there with Narnia 🦋
Merry Christmas to you Kate and your beautiful family!!!
When you said that we all need imagination, creativity and patience to get through this, it really struck a chord with me. We’ve been pretty much sheltering at home since mid-march and in one way it’s been very isolating. On the other hand, it’s been a time of tremendous creativity and ingenuity. Normally our lives are so busy and we are pulled in many directions. The simplicity that comes with sheltering brings a calm that has allowed a lot of imaginative thoughts and creations. I loved your reading of The Polar Express. I just retired from 39 years of teaching mostly children between 3 - 8. I adore children’s literature and love hearing it read aloud as much as I enjoy being the reader. I’m spending lots of time with my young grandson (4) and reveling in his ability to think creatively as he isn’t bound by the borders of reality as we who are older are. Take care, dear friend, and thank you for your generosity of spirit, your warmth and sharing your creative life with us.
Happy Holidays, Best Wishes for a better 2021 👍❤️😊 Thanks for the Christmas story, beautiful ❤️
Oh, my dear, dear Kate! You are certainly a shining light we all need this Christmas! Thanks for just getting you! Merry, Happy Christmas and much peace, joy, and health to you.
You’re getting a white Xmas,lucky you.Merry Xmas to you and yours Kate.🎄
Thank you so much for the story … I have never in my 67 years been read a story from a book not ever one bedtime story … and this one story truly will last me … to the end … thank you so very much for just being there … keeping that lime green sofa for me in front of your toasty warm fire … love you much … and a very Merry Christmas every day 🩷🩷
That was lovely, thank you. I have squidgied myself into a little spot on your lime green sofa. I'll be bringing lots of turkey to share tomorrow because my pared down Christmas involved turkey for just two of us, but my partner was admitted to hospital yesterday so I need to cook the defrosted turkey for one. Strange times, but by being kind as you say we will get through it. Happy Christmas!
A prayer sent to your partner from Huntsville Al
Have a lovely Christmas. I taught little children for 30 years and my greatest pleasure was reading stories to them and seeing them become completely entranced by a book. I’ve have a bookcase of my favourites and I now have the joy of sharing them with my little granddaughter. (If not in person due to lockdowns then by making a video of me being silly with various teddy bear helpers.)There is something very calming about listening to a story so thank you. I’m sure your little granddaughter loves it when you read to her :)
Merry Christmas Kate and all at the Last Homely House.x
Merry Christmas to you Kate. Thanks for sharing your Christmas Eve with us.
That was a beautiful story Kate, what a lovely gift you gave us by reading it to us. I love the image of us all on the lime green sofa too, we are connected around the world. Wishing you & all your fur & feathered babies a wonderful Christmas!🎄🎁🎅🤶
Oh my heart strings..Polar Express is a memory with my youngest son...he passed away three years ago at the age of 22 yrs.old.I dare anyone not to be moved even shed a tear.Thank you for a loving memory🙏🏻
Wishing you, your cats, hens, goose and family a merry Christmas and a healthy new year. Thank you for the Jackonory 😍xx