DECORATING OUR CHRISTMAS TREE, GERMAN CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS & A VICTORIAN PUDDING

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DECORATING OUR CHRISTMAS TREE, GERMAN CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS & A VICTORIAN PUDDING

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Kirsten & Joerg: 2 Germans in Britain

Күн бұрын

DECORATING OUR CHRISTMAS TREE, GERMAN CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS & A VICTORIAN PUDDING// Hello, Last weekend Joerg and I decorated our Christmas tree to slowly get into the festive spirit. We had such fun doing this and we're also making some suggestions for you for typical German Christmas presents and hope you will love it. You might really like the things from Villeroy & Boch, Käthe Wohlfahrt and the Ore Mountains as well. Last but not least, we make a very Victorian pudding: Nesselrode Cream. Kirsten & Joerg x
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@virginiasoskin9082 3 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid in 1950s US, we had conically shaped bulbs which really put out a lot of colored light, and I would take our Christmas story books, which Mother only brought out during Advent and Christmas, and read them under the tree by the colored lights (our tree was always placed in a low sturdy table, so there was room for a child). Our living room always seemed enchanted with the Christmas tree lit. Later when I grew up my husband and I were married in that living room on the hottest August day EVER! That living room saw a family grow up in it -- my parents built the house so we were the first family to grow up in that wonderful house. I love your candle lights. Very traditional. Many of our Christmas ornaments are hand made by us.

@barbarasnellstrom8428 10 ай бұрын

You both are such an awesome couple.Every video has left me happier and less stressed.Thank you.

@kathylisowski8563 3 жыл бұрын

Each ornament means so much more when it brings us back to another time and place. My grandfather was always going to Florida during the winter, and he would send us things for Christmas from there. One year we received a stuffed alligator! It is about 10 inches high. From then on we have hid it in the tree, and have the grandkids try and find it. Special memories are made of things like this. Thanks for sharing.

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Oh this is such a beautiful tradition and a special memory.

@KarynDale 3 жыл бұрын

If you want to find a place where there is nothing but joy and beauty found in the simplest of things, look no further than Kirsten & Joerg. You both are just so lovely. 🥰🥰 Thank you for sharing your German traditions. Your tree and decorations are beautiful !!

@tobywinter1 3 жыл бұрын

Your tree is like something out of a fantasy. Love the wicker basked tree ring. Your voices are so calming. Something we Americans need desperately right now. Thank you.

@maureenabray7660 2 жыл бұрын

This is so sweet and I totally love your tree decorated. I have approximately 25% German ancestry. We have no ornaments from generations before us so all our memories are what carries us each year. Thank you for sharing the traditional German styles that you have memories of from your childhoods. I always made ribbons bowtied on my trees with some of those miniature ornaments. Now I'd love to find more of the vintage and reproduction of the antique decorations for what we have as a traditional very small tree coming up this fall and pre winter decorations. Thank you for the inspiration!.

@WillowintheWoods 3 жыл бұрын

My husband and I have lived together for 18 years, and we’ve collected quite a menagerie of ornaments. Last year, I bought a bunch of new ornaments in an attempt to have a more sophisticated tree, but it was awful. I tore them all down right away and sent them back. It gave me a greater appreciation for what we gathered over time, and the stories and memories that came with them. Moral of the story is: store displays aren’t full of the sentimentalities that make a Christmas tree special and personal. Thank you for sharing your lovely tree and some of the stories that helped build it.

@tomm8639 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kirsten & Joerg, we appreciate the calmer travelers, explorers, vloggers such as yourselves, the Bald Explorer and the Cotswold Explorer - Thanks again from Michigan USA (family and friends in Shrewsbury and Berlin).

@sherryhudson9075 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the entertaining yet peaceful vlog. Our country here in the USA is in such turmoil , and people are on edge ,that I needed this soothing video sharing your Christmas traditions.

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Yes we know. Hope the video was a good distraction for a little bit. Take care.

@XPALYDO 3 жыл бұрын

I finally slept 8 hours, the first time in months and months. And woke up to this lovely video. Hopefully we will have a new president soon, and not a coup.

@fayebelew1620 Жыл бұрын

I love your tree....you are such a sweet couple...I enjoy your video... Hello from TEXAS

@artmakerforever3510 3 жыл бұрын

Just when I thought the two of you couldn't get any sweeter. Thanks so much for sharing! 💝

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@randyromines7364 3 жыл бұрын

My mother was Swiss/German from Milwaukee so we had lovely germanic traditions at Christmas. Thanksgiving weekend we went out for the perfect live tree, had to be a double balsam. The tree had to be at least 10 ft tall, in a big weighted family stand, father also wired the tree to the ceiling and drilled holes and put in extra branches low to fill any holes. Lights went on first, we still used the big lights then. Ornaments artfully hung, biggest first, then fill in with the small ones. We had all the antique glass ornaments from her family - huge balls, clip on glass birds with tails. All of mothers favorite childhood ornaments as well as her fathers. Again the big antique foil star went on top. Then came the tinsel - again the antique lead kind, kept pressed in an old magazine and placed individually all the way in to the trunk. No tossing handfuls allowed. I admit that shimmering tree was magical and I spent hours lying under it looking up through the branches at all the sparkle and glitter. That tree stayed up til New Years Day, then we lovingly took everything carefully off and put away until the next year.

@susanstage9279 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet. Personally I am a pink person, to each his own! I don’t throw out any of my ornaments unless broken beyond repair. I do thrift store shop. Sometimes I get some really nice finds. I am always grateful. Thank you for sharing.

@marthachaber8048 3 жыл бұрын

Your tree looks beautiful! I really love the way that you value and care for each piece, even keeping them in their original boxes. A good lesson in quality over quantity.

@tutsilibelle3617 3 жыл бұрын

Ive lived in Germany for over forty years now and i still miss England so much, i was born and raised in the Cotswolds. You both are very lucky living in the most beautiful country in the world. Thankyou so much for sharing these wonderful moments with decorating your lovely Christmas tree, it looks just fantastic. Keep those lovely videos going, i am a great fan and am looking forward to many many more of them. So (tschüss) for now!

@estellaboh5883 2 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful cute vintage Christmas.Very sweet couple.Kristen and Joerg are so gentle and sweet couple.So sweet to watch this lovely couple making victorian pudding together!

@loriar1027 3 жыл бұрын

All of my ornaments have been collected over the years or have been given to me by friends and family since I was a child. They all hold precious memories for me and decorating the tree is like visiting old friends. One of the benefits of an artificial tree is that the branches can hold the heavier ornaments, which is nice. It was so nice for you to share your memories and ornaments with us!

@hilltop9098 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, that’s it, my tree is going up. I was waiting for someone else to do it first lol ❤️

@guilherminabarbosa743 3 жыл бұрын

😄😄👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏❤💚❤💚❤💚❤💚🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

@maryg.249 3 жыл бұрын

Your tree looks beautiful and the pudding looked scrumptious. Thank you for sharing your day with us. It truly does brighten it. I am really looking forward to your gift guides. Can’t wait! Blessings, Mary

@jrpacer6355 3 жыл бұрын

Alot of people are putting up the tree and why not we all need something happy to think about and feel blessed

@jenniferknowles2023 3 жыл бұрын

I love the felt bunnies in the plaid tartan dresses. So cute!

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Aren't they just adorable!

@jenniferknowles2023 3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg absolutely! !

@milissaklicka7019 Жыл бұрын

Each Christmas Tree has its own style. But every one is beautiful and brings joy to our hearts!

@paulwillis2104 3 жыл бұрын

Paul's wife here: Yes, we all needed an early Christmas. We set up our tree right after Thanksgiving...and the lights are so wonderful , warm, glittering, and cheerful.

@debrap947 3 жыл бұрын

When we lived in Germany when I was a little girl, we always had a Christmas Glockenspiel. My sister and I enjoyed watching the little angels start to go around and then waited for the little bells to "ting". I managed to find a little one a few years ago in a local thrift shop. Funny how it has become one of my favorite Christmas things again. Thanks for sharing, it sure started the Christmas memories stirring. Take care.

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Such wonderful memories, I love this.

@ellik1165 3 жыл бұрын

That is a thing in Finland too! It is called "Enkelikello" (Angel Bell). The heat from the tiny candles makes the angels move and play the bells.

@nobunk1234 3 жыл бұрын

My father was adopted, and after a lot of research he's discovered German ancestry. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely ornament collection and resources. I going to buy him some German decorations for this Christmas. I think he'll like a smoker :-)

@hazelr992 3 жыл бұрын

Germans definitely know how to do Christmas, and make it very intimate and special! I love that you collect your ornaments year by year, and don't change out everything like some do. Your ornaments can then become heirlooms, which I love. Your home looks beautiful and oh so festive! Thank you guys! Much love! X

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Hazel!!! Oh definitely not, what a waste to change everything every year - we rather make it our special tree with things we collected over the years and that really mean something.

@curlew-3592 3 жыл бұрын

As you probably know, the tradition of having a tree at Christmas came to this country from Germany. Prince Albert brought this tradition with him when he married Queen Victoria. By British standards this makes christmas trees a relatively new idea 😁 We have the most beautiful Christmas decoration shop in York, most probably coming from Germany. We always have a real tree and our ornaments come out year after year, a lot with family memories. I also like red and gold. Your tree looks beautiful. Enjoy 😁👍

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Oh absolutely, we know of course. Need to check out the shop next time we go to beautiful York. Thanks so much!

@kat1029 3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg same in Edinburgh, we have Christmas Shop in Old Town, quality goods from Germany but also from Scotland, traditional Victorian Scottish Christmas ornaments :)

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

@@kat1029 Oh yes, Edinburgh has such wonderful shops.

@kat1029 3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg l remember when l was working at the Steiner School here as a teacher, we did many German Christmas traditional craft and activities. From making paper advent calendar, candle making to real woodworking...German Christmas baking was a fun too! Oh we have huge German community in my area, even bakeries. I miss all the Christmas craft activities at the Steiner School this year. I should go perhaps to Old Town instead and treat myself with some Scottish Xmas ornaments soon! Love to you both 😘

@somattalistenta 3 жыл бұрын

I used to live in York and I remember the absolutely beautiful Christmas shop in Stonegate, is that the one you're referring to?

@theceramicrepairstudio 3 жыл бұрын

Yesterday I was wrapping up presents while listening to Micheael Buble,my daughter thought I was mad! Another great video.🥰

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Hahah see, you're not mad at all!

@sandrasweney5574 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Kirsten & Joerg for this lovely video. Your tree beautiful.

@carolefox6553 3 жыл бұрын

In addition to the fact that your Christmas tree is gorgeous, I absolutely love that your decorations have meaning and reflect you and your memories. Thank you for showing us your treasures. This is indeed a strange year. Pondering happy memories of Christmases past and the true meaning of this season can bring us all much needed peace.

@vicamur 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! I love this simple trees that have like a victorian look to them. Just reminds me of family and tradition not a commercialized celebration. ❤

@susancheer5981 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful little tree, and I am just the same when it comes to the ornaments. It's the memories invoked every time one is unwrapped from the storage box. I laughed when Kirsten when you said, 'Oh this doesn't work'...I have to move mine around also to get the right look and placement. Looking forward to more Christmas decorating and cooking!

@caroltapia4917 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the decorating tree ideas. I love the angel hair around the lights. Ibmve been watching you and your videos and you have really become important to me to watch. I’ve also renamed my tv room, “our cozy”. I’m going to make it even cozier! Thanks to both of you-

@Mhs3791 3 жыл бұрын

What a joy to watch you decorate your tree and tell of the memories of your ornaments! Loved the tiny ornaments from your first Christmas. Our first Christmas was purely DIY, hubby was in the Navy and we had no money, we got a tree Christmas Eve Day when the sellers were giving them away free. They weren’t the prettiest trees by any means but we loved ours. We strung popcorn and cranberries and tied red bows on the branches. It was the most BEAUTIFUL tree we could have had! Over the last 45;years of marriage we’ve had many, many ornaments, our tree now isn’t real and I spend all my time trying to keep our kitties out of it! Have a wonderful, healthy week and looking forward to the next video. Sorry for babbling on 🥴

@suebrown3465 3 жыл бұрын

What a pretty tree..it’s just the right size. The lights give the tree an old fashioned look..which is perfect. I like the wicker tree skirt too! You’ll have to show an evening view of the tree with just the tree lights on. The ceramic musical box is so beautiful. I like how your kitchen still has the window..great place to display it The dessert looks so good too! Great video again! Take care 🇨🇦 🎄

@angelakilroe3271 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree with you more about the tree. Ive had ornaments bought years ago and the star on top was made by my son when he was 7 and that was 43 years ago. It’s a mixture of every thing and I love it. Yours looks beautiful as well.

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Angela! Oh how wonderful, the topper sounds so so special, could never be replaced.

@LaurenMirandaG 3 жыл бұрын

How lovely to see all of your decorations and ornaments! I admit I have dozens and dozens of them, but only put out the ones I especially love each year. We bought a Balsam Hill tree last year and it's SO much easier than getting a fresh one, as well as better for the environment. And it's so nice to have it up as long as we like! I think we will put ours up next week. Thanks for the beauty and inspiration!

@pansy-bl1gj 11 ай бұрын

Your tree is beautiful! I just love the candle lights and the hand made paper angels are just lovely!

@sonyathespaniels2231 3 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful Christmas tree, lovely and vintage, timeless look. 🎄💖

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sherirae 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful Christmas tree. I have promised to save decorating my tree until my 3 year old granddaughter can come over and help.. I have a wicker Christmas tree. Very different but I love it when it is all dressed in it's finery. Have a great week everybody. 😀

@deannab9511 3 жыл бұрын

The tree is lovely! I love little woodland animals to decorate with too! Pudding looks yummy, can't have a video without Joerg having a treat 😋 love it and you guys! Stay well 💝

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@lensorcellement 3 жыл бұрын

What a cheerful moment you have shared with us. Thank you!

@LotusLady9 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kirsten & Joerg. Christmas is my favorite holiday and where I place all of my effort. Since this year has been stressful for everyone, we could all use an extra dose of jolly!🎄

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

That's so true!

@LotusLady9 3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg Beautiful tree and ornaments btw!🎄

@graceandrade531 3 жыл бұрын

You’re right on working in your Christmas tree right now. It’s necessary to focus on something else out of these crazy times. That brings the peace and hope and joy - what you guys naturally bring me with your good outlook on life! I fell invited to your home and share this sweet moment!🥰

@dianeadams9537 11 ай бұрын

YOU HAVE CREATED AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS CHRISTMAS TREE!!! I LOVE YOUR DECOR AND COLORS!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! ❤🎄❤🎄❤🎄❤🎄❤ 🎄

@KirstenJoerg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@sharonfoss328 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tree... made more beautiful because everything on your tree is a memory!! I do the same!! ♥️💚♥️💚

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to hear!

@lynnebeattie4829 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tree! Love all the special ornaments and memories. Perfection!

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lynne!

@rebekahorvath 3 жыл бұрын

We use real candles by my grandparents. My granddad lights it and we sing and before the giftopenings we blow out the candles together. I love these family tradition!

@judiruckstuhl8650 8 ай бұрын

That’s a very sweet tree with all your memories on it.🙏💕🎄🧑‍🎄

@patriciagriffiths398 3 жыл бұрын

Ok that's it I'm putting mine up now. The lady before me is putting it up too. So roll on tomorrow. Attic here I come!!! xx

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Hahah yes!

@DonnaDavisArt 3 жыл бұрын

EVERYONE do it! :)

@TheSabinewalkden 3 жыл бұрын

I thought I had misread the title when I saw decorating the Christmas tree! However, I totally agree about putting it up now. This year has been horrible and we all need cheering up so I can understand about putting it up so soon. Your tree is beautiful and this is what a tree should look like using traditional style decorations. No tacky tinsel! I love the candle lights. They are gorgeous and look so good. It does not matter that the pudding was not quite as expected so long as it tasted fine. Such simple ingredients too.

@Marykguise 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely tree, traditions, memories and ornaments!! I live in Southern California, but was very blessed years ago to travel to many places in Germany. Rothenburg ob der Tauber was one of my favorite cities in the world!! And I bought an authentic smoking man and nutcracker somewhere in Germany and they’re so special to me when I unpack my Christmas decorations every year!! Looking forward to seeing more of your Christmas traditions 🎄

@wildlifegardener-tracey6206 3 жыл бұрын

Your tree is delightful just how I like to see a tree, not a theme but a tradition that holds memories. We have always had a real tree. Our tradition as a family has been to go gather the tree, eat breakfast together and like yourselves we then decorate the tree with ornaments that we have had for years. There are some that come from my childhood, over 50yrs old. We do not have a theme we just love all these old ornaments that hold memories for us all as a family. I loved hearing the memories behind your ornaments, The ceramic musical box and the smoker. I’ve never heard of a smoker. Lovely video. Oh and I agree birds on a tree we have them too.

@weaverinahollygarden109 3 жыл бұрын

my tree has been up for a couple days bringing the joy of christmas into the covid lockdown. not as beautiful as yours though. thank you both for all you have given us throughout 2020 xx

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Awww I'm sure yours is gorgeous as well. Stay safe Lesley!

@gsabo1000 3 жыл бұрын

Love the lights. But are you leaving in kitchen?

@gingerhipszky228 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful and full tree. I love all the ornaments you have collected. And your sister has such great taste in gifts. That tree looks real.the polka dots ornaments, just gorgeous. Amazing how all the ornaments a bows have their place. Nicely balanced. Love your dress. I can’t wait to try the pudding recipe.

@sharonjojo 3 жыл бұрын

Its always a pleasure to visit you both on here & share a piece of your lives together, I immediately feel the stresses of the day drain away! I absolutely love your zest for clean natural living & the joy of the honest simple things that bring the most happiness...the tree is really beautiful!

@judiemjacobson4613 8 ай бұрын

Love the little bunny rabbit with her plaid dress . And I had forgotten that I used to put lovely bowls on my Christmas tree also. I learned the trick from my favorite aunt

@dianeyoung8068 3 жыл бұрын

We got our tree out yesterday and we are waiting for fairy lights to arrive before we can decorate. Thanks for the inspiration!

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Diane!

@adelaidemorningstar1870 3 жыл бұрын

I love your Christmas tree,it’s so charming,and the German Santa is perfection

@rogerrodgers6550 3 жыл бұрын

Wunderbare Videos, die alle die hohe Qualität von euch beiden veranschaulichen. Sie bringen beide ein Lächeln auf meine Lippen und ich danke Gott für Ihre geistige Gesundheit in einer verrückten Welt.

@katalingerstenberger5866 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore this video. Your German treasures bring me back to my childhood. The smoker and the cute little wooden ornaments... were always part of our Christmas in Budapest. (I have some Austrian and German ancestry) 😊 Your tree is so so cute! Those paper angels also brought back memories! My grandma, may mom and I used to make little angels w wooden head, fabric body and foil wings. We sold many and I still have some that I hang on my tree every year!😍 Today, I hung my wreath on my front door and it felt weird, as nobody has any Christmas decor in our neighborhood out yet😆😂😁 Will wait a bit longer for the 🎄. This Christmas will be extra special w our first grandson👶. I, too got a fake tree a few years ago and absolutely love it! Easy and no mess, also, perfect every year😜😁👌🏻 Thanks for the lovely time watching your video!🤗

@DonnaDavisArt 3 жыл бұрын

Hurrah Christmas tree! I am right thee with you @Kirsten & Joerg as I've already decided I'm starting early. And as I'm allowing myself to also decorate my little Antique cottage as well as the Main house, I'm going to really do up the Christmas holiday this year! Its' SO true that we REALLY need a LONG Christmas THIS year :) I love those candle lights. I'm on the hunt for some like that. I used to have my grandmother's old silver clip on candle holders that hold real candles, my Mother remembered them from her own childhood and when I was young we'd do a small tree with these. Obviously we only lit them when we were IN the room and enjoyed it with music and Christmas treats and such. Somewhere along the way, they've been misplaced, but hopefully I'll find them again, but these are an amazing version. Hurrah for Christmas!

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think this year is just so different in every aspect. I know, actually nothing more beautiful than a tree with real candles, so special indeed. Hope you find the candle holders.

@DonnaDavisArt 3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg If not I'm looking for the light like you have, they are adorable.

@katiesoderling3596 3 жыл бұрын

This was such a joy to watch! Your tree decorating style is almost exactly how I grew up decorating our family tree. I still have many of the old ornaments my mother gave me and decorate my tree the same way. We even have the tiny wooden ornaments which are my favorite! Thank you again for a delightful and relaxing video! 🎄

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Katie.

@michaelallan1162 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched. Love how it gets dark so early. Love the old fashion decorating. When I spent 3 years in Germany back in the mid 80s I purchased most of my ordiments then. Thanks for bringing back the memory's!

@tc-gd8ln 3 жыл бұрын

love the prints above the table in the kitchen. am a child of a german mother and grew up over there. what do i miss that brings me to tears still. . .. kristkindel markt, church bells and weinachten in Deutschland. so lovely.

@lyssamilhaven7356 3 жыл бұрын

This was so much fun! Tree looks so lovely , The ornaments from Germany, the wicker skirt and the smoking Santa , amazing

@janegendreau6595 3 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful, uncomplicated, stunning tree!! I love, love the bows, candles, angel hair & memorable ornament's, each and every one! Thank you for providing the links to purchase! I can't wait to see the birds. I agree, birds do belong on a Christmas tree. Enjoy the weeks leading up to the holidays, to two very special people!

@aksileb 3 жыл бұрын

I’m from Bohemia and our Christmas traditions are very similar to German ones (including the main day being the Christmas Eve etc) and we also decorate the tree much later and with fewer ornaments than the British or Americans. I like your tree very much, that’s what it’s supposed to look like 😉 Nowadays, you can’t see some trees with all the decorations on it. As if they were trying to hide it. Also we only have one tree per household. In the UK and the US I’ve seen multiple trees, one in the sitting room, one in the hallway, one in the bedroom etc. For me that takes away the charm somehow. When something is rare you appreciate it more, I feel.

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Yes we know what you mean. We don't like to completely overload the tree either, I think at the end of the day it's basically how you grew up. Have a lovely day.

@anneglossop8521 3 жыл бұрын

My sister lived in Munich when she first married. When I visited we went to Rothenburg ... Such a beautiful town with its medieval houses.I love your decor in your lovely house and how you have decorated your Christmas tree.

@rustyunquebecoiserrant.8049 3 жыл бұрын

The season gets shorter every year as I grow older, for that reason we have also set up our tree already. Artificial of course. Yours looks superb.

@lindafrazier7295 3 жыл бұрын

I love everything about your beautiful tree♡ The candle lights are gorgeous! When I grew up in the '50s my mom always used angel hair on our tree...it looks very nice and brings back sweet memories. We didn't have a lot of money for fancy decorations so my brother and I would string popcorn as our garland. You both work together so nicely it is a pleasure to watch you♡ Your husband is so cute...aww the kiss 💋

@pattieritchie-larson2577 3 жыл бұрын

So fun watching you put up your tree and all your precious and meaningful ornaments and decorations 🎄 I watched it during a snow storm with the candles all lit and Christmas music playing 🥰 such a wonderful time ❄️❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️❄️

@sprueche8 3 жыл бұрын

I celebrated christmas decorating since I was a child, but lost it because of the circumstances in the last five or six years. This year I will definitely have a tree again and found in a thrift store an old iron pedestal. I want to make all the decorations for it by myself and give it an oldfashioned cozy warm look. It's so important to keep traditions, even it is a selfmade familiy thing. We need such moments in times like this! I love to see your ideas and projects over the next weeks and will definitely get inspired.

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

You are so right!😘

@carnation6827 3 жыл бұрын

It always makes me smile when you guys upload a new video😊❤️

@happy_nancy4530 3 жыл бұрын

You two always make my heart lighter & brighter! Thank you and bless you!

@josieclaridge4798 Жыл бұрын

One year we went to see the trees inside Waddesdon Manor. You would have love the one themed to " while shepherds watched their flocks by night "

@aruvielevenstar3944 2 жыл бұрын

Your Christmas tree is beautiful! It looks also a bit like mine, I use also very much red and ornaments of the past and a wicker skirt. I am Dutch and I live in a small castle in the Netherlands, and I have three Christmas trees every year. In the living room a very big one, in the dining room a smaller one and in the kitchen a very small real one. The one in the living room is decorated with goden and old pink and deep aubergine colors, the one in the diningroom with lots of red and silver ornaments, a bit like yours, and the one in the kitchen is very Scandinavian with felt ornaments of little tomptes and elves. I love your beautiful cottage. I love old antique homes and I am so glad I live in a medieval castle now. With a very big garden.

@friendoftherese1 3 жыл бұрын

My mother-in-law was German (she grew up in Sudetenland, but moved to Weisbaden after WWII), and she had lovely stories about German Christmas traditions in her family. She carried many of them to the United States, and I loved them all. It is so nice to see you enjoying your memories, gifts and traditions of your homeland. Thanks for sharing!

@janehowell4622 3 жыл бұрын

Hi both of you. Firstly, i would like to say, what a lovely couple you both are and secondly, your Christmas tree is gorgeously decorated. You both know the real meaning of Christmas by the way you have decorated your tree and all of your ornaments mean something special to you. Thank you for sharing this with everyone!

@kristinedunkleman8767 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this vlog for the first time. Your tree is so much like the trees I grew up with and have tried to pass onto my sons. But when you brought out those wooden ornaments on the second day I couldn't believe it. When my boys were young, I found wooden ornaments that were more boy orientated in blue, red, green, and yellow. I have separated them so all three get part of them. They recognized them and remembered putting them on the trees. The ones I still have still go onto my tree. So many memories every year.

@aruvielevenstar3944 2 жыл бұрын

You make me want to have a cup of tea and take my embroidery and enjoy the cosyness your videos embrace. I hope you never change and ever stay your own unique humble selves. 😘💕

@fatimaa57946 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the decoration of your Christmas tree !!! The idea of placing old ornaments that bring us great memories and remind us of good times, good company is very good! And the recipe, besides being easy, looked tasty. Congratulations to the couple, always happy to be able to watch your videos!

@dianes853 3 жыл бұрын

Your Christmas tree is truly delightful. Such a feel good feeling! I am absolutely going to decorate my tree early now. Thank you.

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Diane!

@dianes853 3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg I have a quick question. I love the bows that you tied and put on the tree. Can you tell me how long each piece of ribbon for the bow is? I would like to make some. Thanks so much.

@judyconstantino9838 3 жыл бұрын

It was delightful to watch you decorate your tree. I am very nostalgic about our decorations, as well. I have a fond memory of every ornament, too! The dessert looked delicious, too. I love to watch Joerg eat desserts because he always seems to savor them so much. 🎄

@juanitatabe7472 8 ай бұрын

Watching this three years later. So beautiful. My tree also has prescious ornaments and beautiful pieces collected over the years. I have been enjoying all your vlogs😊

@caile05 3 жыл бұрын

It very lovely to receive gifts that are made for you. I loved the Christmas decors given by your sister!😊

@evanvorous 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen a wicker tree skirt before and I really love it! By the way, I am almost over the corona virus. Thought I would update you guys. It’s been over 2 weeks now and I can’t believe I survived it! 🙂❤️

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear you’re on the mend.

@jacquelinelc2843 3 жыл бұрын

Such a pretty tree! Each tree becomes an expression of its owner, which adds to its unique beauty. The top of mine is decorated with decorations made by my children and grandchildren so many years ago ...such memories that brings each year.! Can hardly wait to get mine up, as I need the joy decorating brings into our lives! An early Merry Christmas, may yours be filled with joy and love 💕

@caroldickens3028 3 жыл бұрын

I have traditional ornaments on my tree, I also have a little father Christmas that is nearly 70 years old it was my grandma's we all love it , I also hold on to mine and use them every year 😊

@cynstric 3 жыл бұрын

I love your tree. You and Joerg have a beautiful style and it's great inspiration. I notice you take your time with everything. No wonder your videos are so fabulous. 💕

@ShannonMoody 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tree!!! I hope to put mine up soon. I lost my mother in December 2017 and haven't put a tree the last couple of years. This year I need to. The pudding sounds delicious!!!!

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! That makes sense, I think that's only understandable.

@lydiaschicklin5978 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kindness ! Please take care and stay safe ! I can't wait until your next vlog ! Bisous from France! 😙😙😙

@daydreambeliever6603 3 жыл бұрын

So lovely. I have never seen lights that look like tiny candles. We always had angel hair on our tree when I was a child. Your ornaments and stories were a welcome bit of fun and comfort. Thank you so much for inviting us to share with you❤️❤️

@adlinquiles6986 3 жыл бұрын

That's a beautiful Christmas tree! Thanks for sharing. ❤

@KirstenJoerg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@TheFourfiftythree 3 жыл бұрын

Love this tree! Looks so much like my daughter's. She adores the red and white and gold. Your ornaments are charming. I look for wooden German ornaments for one of my sons. He lives a great distance away and I can send them to him without breakage. TFS

@rmsf1072 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you decorating, while telling stories of how family memories are important for your Christmas 🎄

@catherinegardner8407 11 ай бұрын

That was a very enjoyable video, many thanks. Balsam Hill sells a large box of their different branch ends for a low price. They are wonderful for greenery around your home to decorate with. I don't have a mess on the floor any longer and my hands aren't scratched up.

@sylviapage8572 3 жыл бұрын

I love your candle tree lights. I can’t resist buying Christmas decorations and really have too many now! Having said that I’m sure I will probably buy more this year! Thanks for sharing.

@joanns5250 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you decided to start your Christmas decorating early. This was such a joyful video!

@annettetanguay9928 3 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful, love every thing you do i am a 71 yr old lady who live in the USA and truly love your videos much love for all you do , sincerely Annette Tanguay i am French

@brendalee2896 3 жыл бұрын

Love your tree! It seems as though each one holds a place in your heart. You are wise to limit yourself to buy only a few each year. Love the small ornaments that you have from your first year together. What a nice memory!