Rick Steves' European Christmas

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  • @michaeldavis2039
    @michaeldavis2039 11 місяців тому +223

    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 11 місяців тому +14

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

    • @michaeldavis2039
      @michaeldavis2039 11 місяців тому +6

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

    • @Beavah711
      @Beavah711 11 місяців тому +7

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

    • @michaeldavis2039
      @michaeldavis2039 11 місяців тому +6

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

    • @josephbryant6758
      @josephbryant6758 11 місяців тому +6

      Merry Christmas!

  • @Lego4LifeProductions
    @Lego4LifeProductions 3 роки тому +716

    This is without a doubt my favorite Rick Steves episode

  • @kholmes39
    @kholmes39 3 роки тому +734

    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 роки тому +25

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

    • @gitamishra9209
      @gitamishra9209 3 роки тому +12

      Merry christmas

    • @kholmes39
      @kholmes39 3 роки тому +9

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

    • @teriw56
      @teriw56 3 роки тому +20

      And for all us enduring the isolation of COVID.

    • @zausilaalexandrumihai
      @zausilaalexandrumihai 3 роки тому +6

      Thanks

  • @SuperPinky004
    @SuperPinky004 3 роки тому +325

    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 роки тому +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.

    • @haryanvvi
      @haryanvvi 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +10

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

    • @Terry-te1ij
      @Terry-te1ij 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +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 11 місяців тому +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 11 місяців тому +49

    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 11 місяців тому +9

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

    • @СергейПрол-ч7ф
      @СергейПрол-ч7ф 11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @alwilson3204
      @alwilson3204 11 місяців тому +4

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

  • @Evanaseveru
    @Evanaseveru 3 роки тому +242

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

  • @deborahsteele7427
    @deborahsteele7427 11 місяців тому +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"

  • @lamfam0801
    @lamfam0801 2 роки тому +38

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

    • @CMOORE9808
      @CMOORE9808 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @niranjanrajesh1058
      @niranjanrajesh1058 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @liknspin3432
      @liknspin3432 Рік тому +1

      Sacred music from medieval Spain take a look at it

    • @airgunfun4248
      @airgunfun4248 11 місяців тому +1

      Europa!!

    • @jerryhorn4697
      @jerryhorn4697 19 днів тому +1

      ​@@CMOORE9808The song is "Personent Hodie".

  • @davidknox1229
    @davidknox1229 2 роки тому +60

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

    • @josephbryant6758
      @josephbryant6758 11 місяців тому +2

      Merry Christmas!

    • @LBart218
      @LBart218 11 місяців тому +2

      A very Merry Christmas to you!

    • @kwkw5711
      @kwkw5711 11 місяців тому +4

      Hope you are enjoying your 76th.

    • @Thunderpug-cz9ix
      @Thunderpug-cz9ix 11 місяців тому +1

      Merry Christmas

  • @WaysideWade
    @WaysideWade 3 роки тому +158

    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 роки тому +6

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

    • @mikewrasman5103
      @mikewrasman5103 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @robinhood480
      @robinhood480 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @wcsxwcsx
      @wcsxwcsx 2 роки тому +2

      And no pledge drive, either!

  • @nicolasb5613
    @nicolasb5613 Рік тому +22

    I hope this tradition and festivities never goes away.

  • @ClaraTunwin
    @ClaraTunwin 2 роки тому +175

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

    • @trainsupporter9088
      @trainsupporter9088 Рік тому +7

      My tradition also! Love this video!

    • @sillybeeful
      @sillybeeful 11 місяців тому +7

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

    • @j.b.4340
      @j.b.4340 11 місяців тому +4

      Same.🎄

    • @ClaraTunwin
      @ClaraTunwin 11 місяців тому +5

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

    • @Johnnyboytheshow
      @Johnnyboytheshow 11 місяців тому +3

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

  • @gooseberrydell8095
    @gooseberrydell8095 Рік тому +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.

  • @carolinecorman1716
    @carolinecorman1716 3 роки тому +93

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

  • @christa9985
    @christa9985 3 роки тому +68

    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 роки тому

      It usually dosent snow in Germany tho

  • @claa3009
    @claa3009 3 роки тому +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."

  • @hh8578
    @hh8578 3 роки тому +145

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

    • @user-yv8cn3ot4g
      @user-yv8cn3ot4g 2 роки тому +1

      He is a democrat.

    • @garycarpenter2980
      @garycarpenter2980 2 роки тому +1

      He knows how to spin a story about history

    • @garycarpenter2980
      @garycarpenter2980 2 роки тому

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

  • @AnneHill-s1x
    @AnneHill-s1x 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @Bull-cat741
    @Bull-cat741 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +2

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

    • @liknspin3432
      @liknspin3432 Рік тому

      Sacred music from medieval Spain.
      Search thath video and enjoy

  • @r8chlletters
    @r8chlletters 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @laurapeter3857
    @laurapeter3857 Рік тому +37

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

  • @meditationwithmusic2892
    @meditationwithmusic2892 3 роки тому +15

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

  • @Annick080
    @Annick080 3 роки тому +66

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

  • @KoolT
    @KoolT Рік тому +53

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

  • @cathyshuler8149
    @cathyshuler8149 2 роки тому +79

    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 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @sjefhendrickx2257
      @sjefhendrickx2257 Рік тому

      But very romanticized.

    • @sjefhendrickx2257
      @sjefhendrickx2257 Рік тому

      @@garycarpenter2980 but is not all true though

    • @garycarpenter2980
      @garycarpenter2980 Рік тому

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

  • @triciatinker9456
    @triciatinker9456 11 місяців тому +4

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

  • @ginaheaton2203
    @ginaheaton2203 2 роки тому +11

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

  • @borneelphukan
    @borneelphukan 3 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +1

      What a great video

    • @alwilson3204
      @alwilson3204 11 місяців тому

      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.

  • @tinadavy3990
    @tinadavy3990 2 роки тому +37

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

    • @rovhalt6650
      @rovhalt6650 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +3

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

  • @wandaherring7526
    @wandaherring7526 Рік тому +98

    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 Рік тому +4

      Merry Christmas! 🎄

    • @dmeyerification
      @dmeyerification Рік тому +8

      I agree. I watch it every year.♥️

    • @CortneyH83
      @CortneyH83 Рік тому +3

      Merry Christmas

    • @isabelbeckerman9226
      @isabelbeckerman9226 Рік тому +2

      @@dmeyerification Me too 😉

    • @liknspin3432
      @liknspin3432 Рік тому

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

  • @izzyci
    @izzyci Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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...

  • @jimjustjim976
    @jimjustjim976 2 роки тому +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 Рік тому

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

  • @RegulareoldNorseBoy
    @RegulareoldNorseBoy 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +5

      Me as well. My hometown is Nurnberg!

    • @jimjustjim976
      @jimjustjim976 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

      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 2 роки тому +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.

  • @fayethelightworker2975
    @fayethelightworker2975 3 роки тому +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. 😍✨🎉🎈🎍🎁🎗🎀

  • @edinstruction2011
    @edinstruction2011 11 місяців тому +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!

  • @Post-Yap_Clarity
    @Post-Yap_Clarity 3 роки тому +153

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

    • @anythinggoes5574
      @anythinggoes5574 3 роки тому +2

      It's not like this anymore though.

    • @leonie364.
      @leonie364. 3 роки тому +6

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

    • @juliaj7939
      @juliaj7939 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @leonie364.
      @leonie364. 2 роки тому

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

    • @MovieFan1912
      @MovieFan1912 2 роки тому

      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.

  • @svendolufsen849
    @svendolufsen849 11 місяців тому +3

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

  • @flyfishincrazy
    @flyfishincrazy 3 роки тому +28

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

  • @sophieashton4559
    @sophieashton4559 2 роки тому +14

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

  • @haryanvvi
    @haryanvvi 3 роки тому +10

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

  • @sawdust2556
    @sawdust2556 Рік тому +5

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

  • @victoriaorme1564
    @victoriaorme1564 2 роки тому +33

    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 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @Julika-zc8bp
      @Julika-zc8bp 11 місяців тому +2

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

    • @PhD777
      @PhD777 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @juliechen2953
    @juliechen2953 3 роки тому +73

    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 🇹🇼.

  • @GODJWilly
    @GODJWilly 2 роки тому +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

  • @nata3467
    @nata3467 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @aaa38388
    @aaa38388 11 місяців тому +6

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

  • @autumnlover994
    @autumnlover994 Рік тому +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.

  • @Videssos1
    @Videssos1 Рік тому +18

    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 UA-cam or Prime. Merry Christmas everyone.

  • @phoenixrising6245
    @phoenixrising6245 11 місяців тому +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!!!

  • @anastasia_editz
    @anastasia_editz 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +7

      Bath is the most beautiful place! My goodness 😍

    • @Currian_
      @Currian_ 3 роки тому +1

      🐐

    • @nct948
      @nct948 2 роки тому +5

      thanks for this helpful listing

    • @garycarpenter2980
      @garycarpenter2980 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @milacortez-vq2ew
      @milacortez-vq2ew Рік тому

      ​@@garycarpenter2980r

  • @ОльгаЯ-т6э
    @ОльгаЯ-т6э 3 роки тому +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.

  • @suppleleaves
    @suppleleaves 3 роки тому +126

    Time for the yearly Rick Steve special binge

  • @karlzeitz
    @karlzeitz 2 роки тому +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!

  • @marlakobylski5301
    @marlakobylski5301 3 роки тому +24

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

    • @ArchieVerse
      @ArchieVerse 2 роки тому +1

      Made me very emotional too.

    • @garycarpenter2980
      @garycarpenter2980 2 роки тому

      I do that every year but we still have problems

    • @layla8647
      @layla8647 Рік тому

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

  • @vladimirpoutine7522
    @vladimirpoutine7522 2 роки тому +42

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

    • @LoantakaBrook
      @LoantakaBrook 2 роки тому +11

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

    • @vladimirpoutine7522
      @vladimirpoutine7522 2 роки тому +11

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

    • @rovhalt6650
      @rovhalt6650 Рік тому +10

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

    • @pete0r
      @pete0r Рік тому +3

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

    • @praline4157
      @praline4157 Рік тому +5

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

  • @flowerchild89
    @flowerchild89 11 місяців тому +11

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

  • @dogwithwigwamz.7320
    @dogwithwigwamz.7320 Рік тому +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.

  • @melvinmanuel7327
    @melvinmanuel7327 3 роки тому +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!!!

  • @martharogers9173
    @martharogers9173 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +30

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

  • @thirumalesh5786
    @thirumalesh5786 3 роки тому +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 роки тому

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

    • @garycarpenter2980
      @garycarpenter2980 2 роки тому

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

    • @TempleofBrendaSong
      @TempleofBrendaSong Рік тому

      The first Man of Culture

  • @yechuman1
    @yechuman1 3 роки тому +19

    What a joy this video brings to my heart!

  • @alejandrinahs
    @alejandrinahs Рік тому +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!

  • @kelseywood174
    @kelseywood174 Рік тому +11

    Christmas is such a magical time of year.

  • @2O2K
    @2O2K 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @prakasharjunbodwade
    @prakasharjunbodwade 3 роки тому +27

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

  • @KoolT
    @KoolT Рік тому +14

    Merry Christmas world! Hug your family.

    • @Stephanie-kt9vh
      @Stephanie-kt9vh Рік тому

      @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!

  • @MichaelWallMusic
    @MichaelWallMusic 11 місяців тому +3

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

  • @ashish__thakur
    @ashish__thakur 3 роки тому +5

    I am from India. Happy Christmas days.

  • @barbhawkinson659
    @barbhawkinson659 2 роки тому +10

    Merry Christmas everyone 💗🎄🕊

  • @hemakanaujiya6877
    @hemakanaujiya6877 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @zenkakuji3776
    @zenkakuji3776 3 роки тому +15

    A joy to watch this compilation of winter season traditions. With gratitude 🙏

  • @jampasurprenant1794
    @jampasurprenant1794 Рік тому +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 .

  • @jaelkalashnikov3833
    @jaelkalashnikov3833 3 роки тому +23

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

  • @ronaldwprovo5530
    @ronaldwprovo5530 2 роки тому +25

    I love Christmas from different traditions.

  • @debrap947
    @debrap947 3 роки тому +38

    I was too impatient and watched the replay last week! Merry Christmas to everyone! and hope for a better year ahead.

  • @allatones
    @allatones 3 роки тому +10

    52:40 - this montage with song made me cry with so many emotions. I love that song so much and truly appreciate this special. Let’s me feel close to the human family while I am apart from my own.

  • @memoriam.victoriam
    @memoriam.victoriam 3 роки тому +33

    My favorite episode! I remember seeing this for the first time when I was little and I started crying because I thought the Christkind was so beautiful! I've always been a sap 😂
    Happy Holidays everyone!

  • @blossomlate
    @blossomlate 3 роки тому +4

    Blessings to all who hear the news about the gift of God’s son. What a blessing for me to see it through the eyes of children and adults alike around Europe.

  • @christin3223
    @christin3223 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @UrbanHomesteadMomma
    @UrbanHomesteadMomma 3 роки тому +30

    LOVE this video... it has become a tradition now, we watch it every Christmas season. Thank you for sharing it yet again ❤️

  • @papajeff5486
    @papajeff5486 3 роки тому +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

  • @maryhamric
    @maryhamric 3 роки тому +51

    Awww yeah!! My favorite travel episodes are always European Christmas ones!! 🙌🎄❄🎅🏻 Peace and joy to you and your family Rick!

  • @violetagaby9758
    @violetagaby9758 2 роки тому +5

    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!

  • @jobpatyahoo
    @jobpatyahoo 2 роки тому +1

    Merry Christmas 2021, thank you Lord Jesus for the Christmas

  • @cafeconlechegrl
    @cafeconlechegrl 3 роки тому +9

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

  • @jenpr.9182
    @jenpr.9182 2 роки тому +2

    OMG! I didn't expect to find Steve on UA-cam! 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!

  • @Skanzool
    @Skanzool 2 роки тому +9

    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 2 роки тому

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

  • @sandygenier795
    @sandygenier795 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @fob1xxl
    @fob1xxl 3 роки тому +12

    Thank you so much for this ! THIS is what Christmas should look like and sound like. TRADITION is the secret. Beautiful to see, to hear. We need this more now than ever before. Thank you for opening our eyes and our hearts ! Merry Christmas ! 🎄🎄🙏🙏🎁🎁🇺🇸🇺🇸👼👼🎅🎅

  • @ShirleyPotts-ud3nb
    @ShirleyPotts-ud3nb 12 днів тому +1

    Europe is very special especially during Christmas.

  • @lv56465
    @lv56465 3 роки тому +9

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

  • @albertiglesias5309
    @albertiglesias5309 2 роки тому +1

    Who's watching this now? It's early November and I'm still enjoying Rick and this Christmas episode many years later:)

  • @alyh3721
    @alyh3721 Рік тому +10

    I watch Rick Steves all the time but didn't know about this special! UA-cam algorithm has blessed us once again🌟🎄🎄🎄🎄

  • @samuelrodriguez3417
    @samuelrodriguez3417 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @wilbrumms2192
    @wilbrumms2192 3 роки тому +38

    Bought this DVD and accompanying CD, we watch and listen every year. Thank you so much for quality inspirational viewing! Love if there were a second version. 😁

  • @patriciaegan7244
    @patriciaegan7244 3 роки тому +5

    So beautiful to see Christmas joy all over the world!

  • @Exploringperth
    @Exploringperth 2 роки тому +7

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

  • @rnapol3266
    @rnapol3266 11 місяців тому +11

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