I Invited 50 Strangers to My Christmas Dinner
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4 жыл бұрынLast year I was alone for Christmas and it was one of the worst feelings to experience. And being alone for Christmas is something that no one should ever have to experience. So this year I had the idea to spend my holidays by having Christmas dinner with 50 strangers.
This event was about genuine human connection. Tbh having my Christmas dinner with strangers genuinely turned out to be the happiest Christmas I have ever had! I really hope that next year this can inspire you for some Christmas ideas for 2020!
Huge thank you to all of the people who supported the event:
Earls Yaletown: earls.ca/locations/yaletown/m...
The August Market: www.augustmarket.ca/
Windsor Quality Meats: windsorqualitymeats.com/
Quails Gate Winery: www.quailsgate.com/
Central City Brewers:centralcitybrewing.com/
Phillips: phillipsbeer.com/
To everyone who donated to the Gofundme
Edited by Matt Mort & Brad Lancaster
Filmed by Matt Mort, Brad Lancaster and Justis Cooper.
Matt Mort: / mattmort
Justis Cooper: / highonlife @sundayfundayz
AND to everyone who volunteered their time! Literally could not have done it with out them
Discover Connection believes that the most fulfilling life is one full of connection. So I make videos that explore what human connection really means in the world.
Instagram - @bradlanc @Discoverconnection
@reyzrg6301 3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget about the chefs that cooks the dinner, props to them
@TheGameHub 3 жыл бұрын
always under appreciated.
@843Landbased 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheGameHub I cook and it’s tiring the arm movement u never get use to the pain of standing up for so long
@hudkig5785 3 жыл бұрын
@@843Landbased i respect you
@843Landbased 3 жыл бұрын
@@hudkig5785 I respect u more for respecting a stranger
@Solusedits 3 жыл бұрын
@@843Landbased I respect you more for respecting respecting a stranger
@AmieW 3 жыл бұрын
dear youtube please recommend this to everyone
@balasaheb2818 3 жыл бұрын
@@Lascuña_Kerr youtube only supports spending money on cars ,hotel and flahy stuffs
@tailorednest4829 3 жыл бұрын
This was recommended to me so wish granted 😁
@damaribrackett1159 3 жыл бұрын
I guarantee someone met there wife or husband here at this event
@williams00 4 ай бұрын
I wish youtube would recommend me more of this sort of content
@shauna3742 2 ай бұрын
This was recommended to me now 2024
@SnazAttack-_- 6 ай бұрын
im a 61 year old man had christmas for the last 3 years on my own, I cried at the end watching people having a great time swapping presents and getting together as one, I went to bed and drempt I was in the video in my sleep and prentending I was there having a great time, what you did with your team of FREE HELPERS was BRILLIANT. Happy beleated christmas to you all 2023/ and for all of you that might be on your own this year 2024 I really do hope that you wont be and something will turn out for the best for you all..
@doit7798 3 ай бұрын
God Bless you❤
@vittalvandavasu16 3 ай бұрын
God bless you Sir where do you stay? We can make the next xmas a blast for you 🎉❤😊
@nicholasramlochan9854 3 ай бұрын
@@vittalvandavasu16am willing to back this
@user-lf9gc1jx3t 2 ай бұрын
May god bless u ❤ and I wish the same
@jumbojumbo6866 Ай бұрын
ngl im still scared if i would be alone at that age because i just dont know whats out there once im 60 or yet still about to reach adult hood soon
@bettyjean2793 6 ай бұрын
You can see it in everybody's eyes how much this meant to them. From the beginning it looked like a big family dinner and fun.
@lolpacoo8857 3 жыл бұрын
He's like Mr. Beast, but instead of just giving people money and things of monetary value, he gives people happiness and memories they will never forget.
@DiscoverConnection 3 жыл бұрын
Damn that means the world thank you ❤️
@Vuxiny 3 жыл бұрын
@@DiscoverConnection i love your videos man i hope you keep growing forever
@DiscoverConnection 3 жыл бұрын
@@Vuxiny Much Love ❤️
@reaganati3986 3 жыл бұрын
amazing truth
@kyleflan3543 3 жыл бұрын
they are yes theory
@Thekingkhari 3 жыл бұрын
The fact that “Mom” from the last video helped you get that interview made me so happy!
@Cadzillion 3 жыл бұрын
Is she...from the episode where they knocked on strangers' doors and cooked for them?!
@babydianaF 3 жыл бұрын
Danielle Cadz yeah
@justice109 3 жыл бұрын
She's a savage much love for her
@tiktoktomeme1274 3 жыл бұрын
@@Cadzillion yes
@melissarodriguez1296 3 жыл бұрын
Same! Loved it
@stanktoes9719 8 ай бұрын
If you guys ever do something like this again I think it would be super awesome to have all the cooks come out and eat with everyone if they’d like to
@rhitaakhardid5792 7 ай бұрын
It is Christmas Eve and the cooks donated their time to a beautiful cause. They most likely have people waiting at home for them.
@jackiealba5421 7 ай бұрын
I would like to come also!
@MrTrollo2 6 ай бұрын
@@rhitaakhardid5792 they meant invite, not force
@abdullahalsabbagh1815 4 ай бұрын
I’m sure they were welcome to join, they likely had other plans/family to be with
@EKEastlake Жыл бұрын
It sound awful but I’m surprised by how many younger people there are alone at Christmas as well as the older generation, what a beautiful thing you guys have done 💕
@dunkyourdonuts2282 8 ай бұрын
I mean if you've moved overseas to work and arent particularly extrovert and social, it's easier to be alone than you think. I'm alone for christmas every year unless I actively seek out some kind of activity, since my parents live overseas.
@07Lightless 8 ай бұрын
@@dunkyourdonuts2282exactly. It’s very easy to be alone as a young teen if you don’t live with your family lol.
@brentpoikey1154 7 ай бұрын
Last year I moved out out to a big city for a new job and couldn't come home to visit until well into January. I worked all day Christmas, where we had a pot-luck for lunch, which was awesome. But I got out that night and was driving home looking for somewhere to just grab some food and saw an Indian Restaurant PACKED with cars. So I went in and got some Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan at the bar, and met a ton of new friends old and young just there at a place open on Christmas Night. It was amazing sharing some drinks and great food and sharing stories about why we were away from everyone that year. I called my family that night and they were SO happy to hear I made something special and new out of the night even though I couldn't be home. There is nothing like being with family and friends for the Holidays, but there is also something uniquely special about making an amazing night out of something that could just be at your apartment alone, and it takes a community and a bit of courage to go out and do that. I'll never forget that Christmas.
@createinmeacleanheartohgod6871 7 ай бұрын
I have a big family but i love celebrating my Christmas alone.
@stmordi 7 ай бұрын
Yeah. It's real sad. But I'm happy there are people that want to help. I think we're going in the right direction ❤
@play4win662 3 жыл бұрын
Someday those strangers will have kids and maybe tell them about this christmas and he will never be forgotten. Nice.
@lumpiawrapperlangtoh 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it will happen. 😊
@paulvizcarra3265 3 жыл бұрын
That's what I'm thinking. Imagine someone meeting their significant other there
@Rygoat 3 жыл бұрын
This will have ripples for a long long time to come, which is just another thing that makes it so special.
@no-one7672 3 жыл бұрын
they'll tell their children their best santa claus story
@GSxxxRGirl 3 жыл бұрын
The guy that said, "I was probably just gonna eat McDonalds tonight," omg, broke my heart. All of this family is on the other side of the world and he didn't even want to celebrate.. glad they did this
@dankrhythm9344 2 жыл бұрын
Fr
@lydiajacobs3974 2 жыл бұрын
As a Mom and a Chef...I wanted to cry and cook for him all at the same time!!
@wallaceluna6241 2 жыл бұрын
I'm the same as the dude. I don't celebrate during Xmas anymore. Couple years ago it went from a holiday to just a reminder.
@kollin616 2 жыл бұрын
@@wallaceluna6241 I hope that will change again, you deserve to feel joy on christmas and any other day of the year really!
@ai8788 2 жыл бұрын
@@wallaceluna6241 yeah Holiday's have felt more of a reminder "Oh it's Christmas? Good I'll do something tonight i guess."
@Slavaway258 6 ай бұрын
I am 47 years old and this was the first Christmas I was ALONE on Christmas Day. We need more people like this in the world today. I was driving for Uber on Christmas Day. At one point I literally pulled over and sat in my car and started tearing up. I never felt loneliness like that ever in my life.
@oolivegreen 5 ай бұрын
My friend I am sorry that you feel that way may I ask? Where are you from or where do you live?
@Slavaway258 5 ай бұрын
@@oolivegreenArizona
@pussicafox7646 5 ай бұрын
I genuinely felt that, sorry that u had to went through this.What about the communities out there in the US, i mean there are a lot of it aren't they ?.Ps: Im not from the USA
@asingleclap3452 5 ай бұрын
@@pussicafox7646We’re all pretty isolated, in it for ourselves. That’s really what it means to be American these days lol. Community is a thing of the past, it often feels like.
@pussicafox7646 5 ай бұрын
@@asingleclap3452 That is really sad to hear. What a pity, i always had that american dream life on mind going, but day by day it dissipates tbh hate this feeling.Idk what to dream of anymore
@urbanfreestylerone 8 ай бұрын
I just noticed that the smile never left my face throughout the entire video.. This is the best video that I've seen in a while
@devilfish3034 3 жыл бұрын
I love the guy who returned the plates to the kitchen. His mom taught him well.
@lynnecarnivale5085 3 жыл бұрын
Great comment. I agree with you. Your name should be Jesusfish! 😊 God bless you! Peace, Lynne 🍃💜🍃
@Pejri 3 жыл бұрын
Yes he was so humble and good 😌 I need more friends like this in reality ☺️
@Pejri 3 жыл бұрын
@@devilfish3034 do you think I'm fake people?
@Pejri 3 жыл бұрын
@@devilfish3034 ohh! I hope you enjoyed staying in Asia ☺️. Have you visited Bhutan ?
@lightshawdowss4394 3 жыл бұрын
@@devilfish3034 wow I see a friendship blooming
@Evantures 4 жыл бұрын
“I was probably going to have McDonalds if it weren’t for you “ amazing job bro 👏🏻
@DiscoverConnection 4 жыл бұрын
That one hit me, it was crazy to see all the different reasons that people were alone for the holidays!
@intheoc80 3 жыл бұрын
this was the clincher for me too. I'm glad this was reco'd to me this 2021, even if I'm literally late to the party.
@xxball3r5xx 3 жыл бұрын
Dude I coulda sworn he said “pecans” for some reason 🤣 I was so confused
@JohnA.Zoidberg 3 жыл бұрын
Eh, I had frozen pizza last xmas. It's not the end of the world. I don't think I ever celebrated it.
@Evantures 3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnA.Zoidberg we did what we could eh brother. I was in the arctic and had a friendsmas taco night
@rasch760 Жыл бұрын
This guy is an angel. I teared up watching this. I have an estranged son who won't talk or even tell me why he hates me. I'm preparing for my 4th Christmas alone. I no longer set up a tree or decorations. I'm 59, have nobody, and I'm tired. I wish you all a merry Christmas 2022. Take care all, and goodnight. 🎄
@heartearth Жыл бұрын
I pray for you to receive love, peace and joy in this new season, God bless you, you are loved more than you know. :)
@42ChoIsChilling Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry to hear that I hope you find someone to spend time with this Christmas and always look into the little things that make you happy maybe watch a good Christmas movie with a cup of coco or take a walk around the place you live depending on the weather of course but really just do something you like to do and that would give you a smile because Christmas is a time for happiness no matter how big or small it may be. So please let me know what you have done this Christmas when the time comes or any ideas of things you can do
@mrcoldblood2240 Жыл бұрын
I hope your Son finds a way to forgive you and can let himself reconnect with you. I Lost my Father this year and i never told him that i loved him and i wish i had more time with him.
@DrizzleDrizzleNeverDies 8 ай бұрын
Usually, a child going full no-contact has more to do with how the parent behaved towards them than anything else. Regardless, I hope you can find it in yourself to find a community to spend holidays going with forward, after some introspection; if you realize what pushed him away, you can change those behaviors, and connect more easily with more people. I really, truly hope you find it within yourself to change, grow, and connect. Strangers are only strangers until you get to know them. Much love and peace to you during the upcoming holidays.
@MakeAsylumsGre4tAgain 8 ай бұрын
I saw my nephew do this with my sister, and she says the same thing as you… that she doesn’t know why etc Yet he has outright said exactly what is wrong and she refuses to listen or believe him. She brushes him off as if he’s making a big deal of things. She is disrespectful with his choices and tries to control him - and everyone else - which is why she is now alone. All I’m saying to you is, be honest with yourself and go digging. Really look at yourself and find patterns of behaviour. Get really humble, write him a letter and apologise for all your mistakes and that you want to listen and really hear his heart… He would have said why, perhaps you ignored him or brushed off his concern’s because they don’t matter to you? Kids don’t just do drastic things like that for no reason
@AwokenEntertainment 7 ай бұрын
so many people would appreciate an annual event like this
@yourbuddykevin 3 жыл бұрын
imagine you meet your significant other because of the event.
@lorenzzolorenzzo1619 3 жыл бұрын
"How I met your mother"shit right there.
@Aldaiir 3 жыл бұрын
This is the first thing I thought.
@mattgaming8717 3 жыл бұрын
Someone had to of met. I mean. Had to of!!!!! In fact..one day theyll read this. Who are you!?!?.lol
@chipandchap100 3 жыл бұрын
that would be the best present ever
@Chumpy_1 2 жыл бұрын
@@lorenzzolorenzzo1619 lmao 😂 instead of meeting at barneys wedding they actually met at some strangers Christmas party the found from a sketchy post on reddit.
@mr.hedgehog2128 3 жыл бұрын
This guy is like Mr. Beast but with a budget. He's so nice and makes everyone's day.
@theunderdog9353 3 жыл бұрын
That's actually a crazy good description haha
@pptheastrologer6870 3 жыл бұрын
Lmaoo perfect
@ShoeibShargo 3 жыл бұрын
He's better than that Richman's robinhood
@DrunkinDonuts97 3 жыл бұрын
If you havent heard of them, YesTheory is a channel that does similiar things. I love channels like this, they are amazing.
@theunderdog9353 3 жыл бұрын
@@DrunkinDonuts97 Thongs 😂
@robynandrews4384 7 ай бұрын
Thumbs up to the cooks and servers who took time out of their xmas day to help. 👍👏❤️
@savannahm.laurentian1286 7 ай бұрын
I've never found anything "regular" or "everyday" about Canadians & their authenticity & kind hearts!👏
@killerkraken3674 3 жыл бұрын
the fact that she really got you the interview is the greatest and most GOATED thing ever wow
@itsleetv935 3 жыл бұрын
She’s the best. And the fact that they just meet not too long ago😂
@ruttokiplagat9548 3 жыл бұрын
For Real!
@s.vampireloves 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly ever since watching that first video with the lady, this all feels like it was meant to be, whether or not these people knew beforehand. Something big is coming
@robotempire 4 жыл бұрын
Brad, your mom, dad and I couldn’t be more proud of you. We love you kiddo
@anastaciavictoria1444 3 жыл бұрын
Good job! Ma and pops! Your son has an amazing heart/soul! He truly is a blessing to this world! YES! ❤✌👊🙏😝
@bhlcoolkills1149 3 жыл бұрын
Aww
@Gandorhar 3 жыл бұрын
@@anastaciavictoria1444 "Mom Dad and I" so that probably a sibling not parent ;)
@anastaciavictoria1444 3 жыл бұрын
@@Gandorhar Thanks my friend! but I was still thanking them🙏! I noticed, and also knew they can relate the message! ✌☝️❤💋🧘♀️
@sylwektilleman6661 3 жыл бұрын
@@anastaciavictoria1444 yes we love you
@jtk6533 2 жыл бұрын
A lot of us are alone during holidays. We don’t want to admit it’s hard. We pretend like it’s just another day in the year. To bless human strangers that become friends is awesome!
@annavictoriasb 8 ай бұрын
I'm 33 and Christmas is already another day of the year for me and my small family.
@user-ve8vi2ob4w 7 ай бұрын
I Agree! And it helps people know it is possible for free!
@glennchristinoyosua2109 7 ай бұрын
Omg I'm literally crying rn watching this. Brad, the world need more people like you and your community. Love from Australia ❤
@ILJ4EVA 6 ай бұрын
I was crying too! So beautiful!
@bethparys7224 3 жыл бұрын
The guy who went out of his way to donate you $100 was probably, too, alone on Christmas once and was so happy to see you doing something like this.
@amaanmp4 3 жыл бұрын
This guy deserves a standing ovation from a million people.
@jackielynne76exaxtly86 3 жыл бұрын
Billions of people ❣️❣️❣️🤗
@MGlyfe 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@damaribrackett1159 3 жыл бұрын
Completely agree I just hope when he gets to that point he wont change I've actually seen that happen to many youtubers not saying he will change but yeah
@skatefreek2713 7 ай бұрын
I miss people like you guys I wish there were more. I'm struggling really really bad with depression and your videos give me hope and a light in the dark.
@DoubleBlack2.0 7 ай бұрын
🫂🫂🫂
@aditisharma1485 6 ай бұрын
hey stranger, I hope things get better for you in the coming future! ik its hard sometimes to even see the light around you but speaking from experience, things do get better. time changes and thats the beauty of it. Everything happens for a reason and i hope you grow and get better in the upcoming year. lots and lots of love your way!
@wissy0062 6 ай бұрын
4 years have passed and this is still one of the best videos I have ever seen. Human kindness has no measure ❣️❣️
@rogergonzalez513 2 жыл бұрын
Being someone who spends a lot of holidays alone as a 21 year old because my parents have died… this makes me cry with joy!! Y’all are amazing
@xxxjoyner4881 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to my hear my bro much love I’ll be with ya Christmas in spirit
@esmev9984 Жыл бұрын
Much love bro ❤
@jedeiii5171 Жыл бұрын
Even though it's posted 7 months ago, I feel sorry for your loss 😔 May the Lord bless your parents and our souls 🙏
@ucantseeme7477 Жыл бұрын
May you always be happy my friend.... You will have a happy loving family of your own soon
@rogergonzalez513 Жыл бұрын
@@ucantseeme7477 thank you I strive everyday to just ensure they are happy with the man I am trying to be
@axelo4657 3 жыл бұрын
hit kinda hard when the homie said he was prolly ganna eat mcdonalds . );
@klyzer5725 3 жыл бұрын
but mcdonald is good thou
@carlosjamessantos9124 3 жыл бұрын
@@klyzer5725 its not about how good the food tho.
@axelo4657 3 жыл бұрын
@@klyzer5725 Mcdonalds is good i aint gon lie but its the context that matters homie.
@hectorrr7312 3 жыл бұрын
@@axelo4657 like the meme said : “I kill millions and they pay me” 😭
@an6350 3 жыл бұрын
McDonald's is open on christmas? The saddest situation would be working that day :O
@faatimaevans2668 6 ай бұрын
This is the True Meaning of Christmas.
@toshka3514 3 жыл бұрын
NO WAY, YOU GOT THE INTERVIEW FROM A PREVIOUS STRANGER THAT IS INSANE
@layschips6847 3 жыл бұрын
As my mom says, if you give to others or help others God will never leave you with empty hands, sorry if you don't believe in Jesus but I only wanted to let you know 😊
@toshka3514 3 жыл бұрын
@@layschips6847 Or you can call it networking, but yeah, life is good when you act on it.
@layschips6847 3 жыл бұрын
@@toshka3514 yessir
@Strawberree 3 жыл бұрын
@Lays Chips Lol I don't believe in Jesus, but she must be a pretty nice person :)
@cestgum7672 3 жыл бұрын
what goes around comes around
@southerndrifter4690 3 жыл бұрын
Im going to make an oath, right here right now. When im older i am going to do this, and probably every year. People who are homeless, or have nowhere to go during Christmas deserve a place to go and have something to look foward to. I hope i can get rich enough to host an event every year like this, no matter where in the world i am
@southerndrifter4690 3 жыл бұрын
@@ling-er yea
@southerndrifter4690 3 жыл бұрын
@@ling-er i always strive to help people, and if its for a good cause, id give all the money i can to that cause
@southerndrifter4690 3 жыл бұрын
@@ling-er same to you ✊✊
@remesh1226 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome mate!
@southerndrifter4690 3 жыл бұрын
@@remesh1226 thank you bro. And it will probably be in la for the first one, but anyone is invited
@pranayprajapati26 Жыл бұрын
Dude. You're awesome. The Christmas gift's opening was the best part. It actually put a big smile on my face. World needs people like you to spread love and create deeper connections with strangers. World will be at peace.
@joddysfspfc 2 ай бұрын
It's 2024 right now, and the world is pretty messed up all around, with catastrophes and all that in every part of the globe. I gotta say, this video was one of the best I've seen in a very long time. It made me tear up a little bit-props to y'all. I know it's been four to five years, but that doesn't take any credit away. Keep up the amazing work you guys have been doing.
@SAMString 4 жыл бұрын
The dislikes are from people tearing up and having a blurry vision so they clicked the dislike button thinking its a like
@JS-uj2yi 3 жыл бұрын
I'm here a year later and crying this Chanel is amazing
@Zainab-cp4sf 3 жыл бұрын
@@JS-uj2yi me too. It's underrated channel. This man doing an amazing job
@lolsos3441 3 жыл бұрын
@@JS-uj2yi Same brotha
@blessingbutler 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I am bawling
@justayoutuber1906 3 жыл бұрын
When I was younger, my parents often had a friend or coworker over at Christmas who was single or living away from their family. Only later when I was single and living away and someone invited me over for Xmas, did I realize how nice it was.
@paigethompson8857 6 ай бұрын
Im supposed to be working on my day off, not bawling my eyes out watching this amazing Christmas story. What a beautiful idea.
@andrugsbeat 2 ай бұрын
Same, lol.
@berlynify 6 ай бұрын
..for me? THIS IS the SPIRIT of CHRISTMAS..in action, inspiring! Blessings to all involved ❤
@ChrisLerouxDesign 4 жыл бұрын
Came from Reddit. All I've gotta say is, Yes Theory needs to hire you.
@DiscoverConnection 4 жыл бұрын
Funny thing is I use to edit for them back in 2018 actually ! 😝
@ChrisLerouxDesign 4 жыл бұрын
@@DiscoverConnection Yeah I'm watching your first video right now, haha. I do a bit of editing myself so I definitely picked up on that vibe a lot. That's awesome man! We need more people like you in the world. Love from Montreal!
@thewritinglefty4889 4 жыл бұрын
Ayyyy reddit gang gang!
@TheTannerPritchard_Runs 3 жыл бұрын
Damn wait he actually used to edit for he’s theory damn I love this guy alot
@jeannevacca1328 2 жыл бұрын
As I am alone for my second Christmas in a row this year, having lost my parents, and being estranged from my brothers, I think you are wonderful!!
@pepeya1033 2 жыл бұрын
Feel free to reach out to me, no one should have to spend Christmas alone. It must have been tough going through that, but you're still here. Stay strong!
@apricity_cafe9633 2 жыл бұрын
I spent my 12th and 13th birthdays alone. It’s not that I hate my parents, nor they hate me. They are really busy nowadays and I understand that. I personally enjoy being alone but I don’t think I could ever spent a day without my parents being there. Props to you and You are loved!
@Rattlsnke 2 жыл бұрын
I now spent my last Christmas with a bottle of liquor and a carton of cigarettes due to my grandparent’s deaths. They were my mom, my dad, and my best friends. I reached out to my father after they died and he killed himself soon after. I didn’t see himself on Christmas though and my mother has put me through abuse my whole life we have an awful relationship. I have no one else now. My grandparents gave me the happiest last few Christmases I had. I always hated Christmas before that and I hate it once again.
@pepeya1033 2 жыл бұрын
@@Rattlsnke That must've been really tough and I'm sorry to hear. I hope you can still find the joy in life. If you need someone to talk to feel free to reach out to me. It's never too late to begin new chapters in your life.
@Rattlsnke 2 жыл бұрын
@@pepeya1033 That means so much. Very few people have compassion left in this world, they don’t take the time to even notice the person next to them. I had to cut out the only only two ‘friends’ who were left in my life along the way because they were a genuine danger to me. I wouldn’t mind having someone to talk to and I will care as much as anyone will let me.
@MaxKasai-zm5mz 5 ай бұрын
I want to thank you personally for changing people's lives with kind things such as this Christmas event. You're making society a better place by doing this, I know I'm just a random stranger on the internet but you make me so proud of you 💟
@user-pi6dq7km2n 6 ай бұрын
I never disappointed by this channel, beginning to end I watched it with the smile.
@Alex-kj2up 3 жыл бұрын
Bruh it’s mid June and I’m here crying over a Christmas video 😭🖤 this is amazing. Really touching and overall a great gesture. Love to see more of this in the world.
@kmitch293 2 жыл бұрын
Me too. But it's actually a couple of weeks to Xmas for me. I think I'm going to use this video as inspiration. I'm definitely going to reach out and see who I can help. This was very touching and shows that one person can make a difference.
@kingclan007 2 жыл бұрын
@@kmitch293 this is what the video is all about, to inspire people. All the best with your plan. For me, here all alone heart broken, knowing that even during the Christmas I will be alone makes mea teary seeing this video.
@kmitch293 2 жыл бұрын
@@kingclan007 Where are you located?
@kingclan007 2 жыл бұрын
@@kmitch293 sadly I am in India, new Delhi.
@kmitch293 2 жыл бұрын
@@kingclan007 We can always schedule a Zoom meeting. 😀
@lispyy26 2 жыл бұрын
As someone who’s spent 3 years in a row alone during the holiday season you have no idea how much this warms my heart seeing this! Thank you so much for all you do for people
@leonardodalongisland 2 жыл бұрын
Where do you live?
@StaxxxCmd 2 жыл бұрын
Same
@inesfalk9219 Жыл бұрын
where do you live? Would gladly invite you to christmas dinner!
@infinitehexington 10 ай бұрын
@@leonardodalongisland I love how creepy this sounds on the internet, but has good intentions behind it.
@jamesb9021 8 ай бұрын
i wished someonething like this happened to me while my dad passes away been away since then but every season hits different its like you lose interest in it or maybe thats just me
@lizneal5495 8 ай бұрын
I know this was a year ago, but I just want to let you know you have done such an amazing job on organizing this event. Truly you are giving the true meaning of Christmas. Hope you will do this as an yearly thing. God bless you!
@deborahkauffman3061 6 ай бұрын
My minds blown. I watched the Compton video first. And then this one. Never having seen you before and my heart feels happy. What you did there is and always had been a passion of mine. You were amazing. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. And Happy New Year. God bless you.
@ifweseekay 2 жыл бұрын
Those cooks are amazing! Each an every one of them. Cooking on special occasions is not easy, there's so much prepping and the meals are more advanced, you're on your feet all day. Now imagine cooking for 40 people and want nothing in return. Wow. Good job guys!
@SpOrTyJeWeL30 2 жыл бұрын
P
@hansandika 2 жыл бұрын
yes, God bless those guys and everyone involved volunteering to make this happened
@malebue9447 Жыл бұрын
And them leaving their families on the most special day of the year and cooking for random strangers makes it more special ♥️
@mrbeans2425 3 жыл бұрын
NO WAY SHES BACK! i love this lady! You guys are so amazing! If only more people were like you guys!
@forxenagaming363 2 жыл бұрын
we can start from ourself tho
@buddhapiyao1315 Жыл бұрын
a lot of us are like these guys, just that we havent crossed paths. we all yearn for such moments, such raw emotions and happiness - its just about finding people like us. Just keep your mind open and a smile on your face for anyone. it wont be difficult to find amazing people.
@torut65 2 жыл бұрын
I like to think the turkey that was eaten is now their favorite brand, the alcohol now a staple in their own events with family, the gifts cherished in the home. Just imagining so much sentiment coming out of this.
@gadnuk666 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love what you've done there. Sad that "being alone" became a bitter reality for a large part of humanity not even three months later. I hope that most people can spend their holidays together again this year.
@ttzera 4 жыл бұрын
I was there! The event was amazing, and I was blessed with people that I'll carry for the rest of my life. Thank you Brad, Jordan, Matt, and everyone that worked hard for this. You were amazing.
@DiscoverConnection 4 жыл бұрын
SO glad that you came, it was such a great night with all of you
@graceskalyn8708 8 ай бұрын
Wow😢😢❤
@tacmon29 8 ай бұрын
This warms my heart,do it again or hope someone continue this miraculous experience
@ExpeditionThemePark 4 жыл бұрын
This was awesome. You should be proud. As someone who moved to Canada not knowing anyone i would of loved to have had something like this to attend. Hopefully it becomes a tradition.
@DiscoverConnection 4 жыл бұрын
Expedition Theme Park my goal is to create more and more events that bring people together in the future 😊
@christianpoynter7971 3 жыл бұрын
@@DiscoverConnection A year later - the irony :) Can't wait until people can do things like this together again!
@fikrifathoni_te6574 3 жыл бұрын
@@christianpoynter7971 then the corona attack
@Emily_Quinn 2 жыл бұрын
@@DiscoverConnection I had gender confirming surgery on 12/20/21 and recovering on Christmas alone, so watching this warmed my heart so much! Love from Fargo, North Dakota! Keep doing great things!
@kelicowilliams6339 6 ай бұрын
This is love in action! Thank you, my brother! 🥲🥲🎉🎉
@gatormccluskey3708 6 ай бұрын
I just watched one of the best things in a loooong time. I have hope for the younger generation after watching this, it was so well done!
@ajvc_6712 3 жыл бұрын
Everyone having a fun time eating Meanwhile The cameraman:👁👄👁
@ashermendoza4401 3 жыл бұрын
**ipad kid cough** can I have some 👁👄👁
@milesfann33 2 жыл бұрын
My mom and I did this a few years ago for Thanksgiving when we moved to Seattle and knew no one. We invited about 100 random strangers and we even had old Italian musicians play music for us. It was absolutely magical and people brought food that was out of this world. It was the best Thanksgiving I've ever had to date. Thanksgiving with family is fine and all but giving strangers that chance to celebrate when they don't have family around is the greatest feeling. I was only 12 at the time but it helped me see how amazing people are!
@joshuaandrepatrelullauri1691 2 жыл бұрын
You made me cry of joy. Thanks
@vicedream1008 Жыл бұрын
why did you stopped making these things?
@linal3489 Жыл бұрын
Wow..
@zermanman9891 Жыл бұрын
I wish things like this were a common occurrence
@lindajordan7278 8 ай бұрын
This man has the ability to make hallmark xmas movies irl
@EDMistheway 10 ай бұрын
My Aunt tended bar and had a big heart. One night she noticed a regular down on his luck and alone, she invited him to our family's Christmas dinner and ever since then he has been welcomed and came to every single family holiday we've ever had. My aunt passed away unexpectedly recently, but her impact on the world lives on
@matthewsanchez6455 3 жыл бұрын
Seriously underrated channel.
@klyzer5725 3 жыл бұрын
true
@csanchez5614 3 жыл бұрын
True😭
@an6350 3 жыл бұрын
It's like yes theory but no raving about how uncomfortable it is lol
@Alec9821 3 жыл бұрын
Ikr, I was just gonna say the same
@Oscar-fc2ye 3 жыл бұрын
The dude said “I was probably gonna eat McDonald’s “ like shit homie :(
@an6350 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah also why'd his parents not bring him to China vacation :(
@JotaC 3 жыл бұрын
@@an6350 it's a very expensive and long trip, not to mention that in China christmas is not a holiday as it is in Canada. Living as a college student abroad, you rarely have the funds to visit your family on holidays. That's why it can be so sad.
@tjsam805 3 жыл бұрын
yeah I felt that one.
@shoelacedonkey Жыл бұрын
Oh man, it's great that you got the space & ingredients for the meal for sure, but to have 3 cooks & a bartender to help out with the preparation of that entire meal on Christmas eve is above and beyond awesome! Was that voluntary or did they get paid by your boss (the dude who 'donated' the use of the space)? Edit: I commented too soon again, it was voluntary, that is so incredibly sweet of those guys!
@yes5g311 Жыл бұрын
Between money end memories i choose to keep my memories forever the one thing can never be replaced or re-created again, you can bring memories after dead but not money..
@user-yk4gg1gi5n 3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to write more...but i have some tears.. My dad died in October almost 3 months ago. He was a poor Greek old man 74 years old well know in his region from his profession (he was a fishmonger and selling fish with his track to the area) and his fan character. The last 5 years i live in England (45 years old now), and i was supporting financially my parents however i could. The point is that when my dad died hundreds of people was calling to my mom for condolences and then we discover that my dad was taking his money (50 euros or less..) for shoping and was buying meat and vegies for poor people that he knew in other villages. He never ever said something to anybody. We found out now. I couldn't be in the funeral, didn't say a proper good bye whet. Dad i love you. Panos.
@duds_ps 3 жыл бұрын
Im sorry for your loss, you dad was a great person :) Its up to us to share the same kidness.
@AjinkyaKothekar 3 жыл бұрын
your dad was an amazing person!! condolences to u and your family
@Vadim-jn8ew 3 жыл бұрын
Sry man. Your dad probably enjoys living above the clouds now.
@kristen6207 3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful man. He lives in you Panos!
@khacelleatienza3977 3 жыл бұрын
I am very sorry for your loss.
@justinmcmanus2772 2 жыл бұрын
I can relate to this so much. I used to go to waffle house on Thanksgiving and Christmas for dinner because it was the only place open. I would tip each worker and cook 10$ because it's all I really could afford to do, but with my family 1000 miles away and me not being able to afford missing work, it was the only option. I'll forever respect waffle house workers.
@INDRIDCOLD83 2 жыл бұрын
Spent a few Holidays with a few Military buddies at the Waffle House. Like you said, was the only place open. Those workers made our Holiday and we took care of them as they did us.
@commentforthealgo5383 Жыл бұрын
damn this is sad.
@Screech911 Жыл бұрын
@@commentforthealgo5383 I know right, I’ve never been alone on Christmas and this makes me appreciate being with family and friends. :,(
@d.michelletarpley-norris5795 7 ай бұрын
This made me cry but smiled at the same time because I’m a lone for the holidays now that my parents have passed away. But I’m grateful for all of the memories I have of the times I shared with them. GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS!!!!
@drennin9352 7 ай бұрын
These videos really just get to me man. I love seeing strangers come together to celebrate not just a holiday, but togetherness. These types of moments are how lifelong friends are made in my opinion, and I am so glad that these people were not alone on Christmas after all. And honestly I felt so bad for the guy who said his parents were vacationing in China. I could tell he was holding back some pain. Glad he got to eat a great meal instead of McDonald's! Thanks for all these wonderful videos you upload.
@somairays5229 3 жыл бұрын
man it is sad seeing old people celebrate Christmas alone
@sarahstrong7174 3 жыл бұрын
I am now the old person who spends Christmas alone as all my friends spend Christmas with relatives.
@CalebDavidWilliams 4 жыл бұрын
This guy won Christmas 2019. Hands down. What a gent.
@JasonJohnson 4 жыл бұрын
@@GerardoAguilar1 yeah, oh yeah of course. But like, if it was, he totally won.
@susie4910 Жыл бұрын
This was so heartwarming, everyone who helped organize and attended seemed so genuinely happy to be here. So fun to watch, I had a smile on my face the whole time.
@annavictoriasb 8 ай бұрын
Christmas wouldn't be like any another day of the year if I had the opportunity to meet such wonderful people and have a blast as you guys did! Love from Mexico❤
@supermom8087 3 жыл бұрын
Im a stay at home mom. I have an 18 yr old autistic son. He has no friends and I find myself in the same place. I wish y’all didn’t live so far away. I would love to have you all as friends! You all are awesome!!
@aron7111 3 жыл бұрын
Reach out to someone! I'm sure there's a lot of people close to you who wants a friend or two :)
@rania.f6421 3 жыл бұрын
Are you in America in the east coast ?
@jackie2tone 3 жыл бұрын
Where are you from?
@sarahstrong7174 3 жыл бұрын
Time to make contact with other parents in a similar situation.
@sarahstrong7174 3 жыл бұрын
There are lots of young people on the autistic spectrum who have no friends. I wonder if your son could maybe be helped to find one online, with interests in common?
@Mekose 3 жыл бұрын
As someone who can barely order a pizza or make a doctor's appointment on the phone it baffles me that you had the courage to contact so many people and make this happen. Stuff like this really dispels that detached and isolated feeling I get when I think about strangers. The world is more beautiful than I think and the people in it can be wholesome. Also, it's absolutely AMAZING that Kerry from the previous video helped get the word out. It goes to show that small acts of kindness and making a connection with a stranger one day can ripple out to help you later. So much good feels.
@drumboarder1 3 жыл бұрын
It's hard without drugs.. Thankfully I ride a skateboard, it's social but there's very little talking
@jenniemitchell7731 3 жыл бұрын
I'm an agorophobic introvert. This comment is EVERYTHING. No way I could do that. I schedule all my doctor's appointments online. 🤣💕
@xwarped1 8 ай бұрын
This gives me such early Yes Theory vibes....and I loved those years. This is awesome to see. A collab might be sensational
@sdlyoongi 8 ай бұрын
omg this is on point
@sophhh465 4 ай бұрын
wow guys my eye was tearing. i had a few lonely christmases in my life and i know how it feels. it gave me a thought to spread your idea and to organize something like this building up the community around
@Pow3llMorgan 4 жыл бұрын
Cynics will look at this and say "he did it for himself and/or for youtube fame". I look at it and become extremely pleased with my fellow humans.
@DiscoverConnection 4 жыл бұрын
I truly appreciate you seeing it that way ❤️Much love !!
@Ash_Lawless 3 жыл бұрын
@@DiscoverConnection spent my last 2 christmas's alone. this whole concept is so cool, too bad im on the east coast in halifax :P
@oliviakensel24 3 жыл бұрын
@@Ash_Lawless aw sorry
@levelupirl4131 4 жыл бұрын
I wanted to comment again to just mention my mad love and respect to the kitchen crew. I know full well just how hard it can be in the kitchen because you're always in the background while people get to enjoy your passion. It's so amazing to see chefs and cooks that are still passionate about their craft. You can tell they're plenty happy just seeing people enjoy their food. They even worked in the holidays for free. Seriously, I wish for nothing but success and good fortune for the kitchen staff and the maker of this video. PS. Bless whomever the dishwasher(s) were.
@DiscoverConnection 4 жыл бұрын
The kitchen staff were AMAZING! They honestly we're the real MVP's of this event, they cooked and cleaned everything! One of them had his family at home waiting for him, and his wife has a kid on the way. Yet he still decided to donate his time to help put this together :)
@Subsistence69 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve worked in the industry for 7 years and I can only imagine the joy I would have cooking for all these people. I knew when homeboy was peeking from the kitchen into the dining room that his heart was full. Cooking for an event like this would make me so freaking happy, I’m honestly jealous of the cooks lol I’ve never had an opportunity like this unfortunately
@icyyluke 3 жыл бұрын
@@Subsistence69 hope you get that chance soon man!
@riyank5238 3 жыл бұрын
@@DiscoverConnection man.. That's so wholesome.
@Reinsick 8 ай бұрын
It’s so amazing how you make these connections, people often get pulled into isolation, especially nowadays. You’re giving them an opening to go interact with people they don’t know and I love that. I wish I could help in some way.
@josmenhart3437 8 ай бұрын
I was inspired by you so I just invited all of my neighbours to celebrate christmas in my place if they are alone. I myself am not alone and am celebrating with my mother and sister on the 25th, so on the 26th, which we call "second christmas day" in the Netherlands, everyone is welcome in my home.
@a.wanderer5006 4 жыл бұрын
Everyone should be sure to support those businesses!
@DiscoverConnection 4 жыл бұрын
a. wanderer Please do! They are amazing, so genuine !
@vlogswithmongs3889 3 жыл бұрын
Dont mind me. Just a 15 year old crying because I've never seen someone do something like this and I'm motivated to do some changes in this evil world.(but we have some good people like Brad, that we should appreciate❤)
@TheChvrches 7 ай бұрын
I come back every year to rewatch this... I sob like a baby
@briaholbert6343 4 ай бұрын
This is the type of content i want to see regularly! I’m so burned out on everything else
@SoupyGal 3 ай бұрын
Agreed
@an6350 3 жыл бұрын
Did this dude just ask his boss for funding?? I would rather die eeeee
@momochan5979 3 жыл бұрын
Ask for the impossible (funding) first then ask for what you really want/need (the venue). Which one would you choose? Of course you'd go with the venue.
@jessicacordova5024 3 жыл бұрын
You’d be surprised how many businesses would be willing to make donations especially since it helps on their taxes.
@JotaC 3 жыл бұрын
@@jessicacordova5024 not to mention the huge exposure he got.
@winnie5873 3 жыл бұрын
my boss would be all for it xD but I think it also depends on the company, mine is masssssive
@riodelacruz637 3 жыл бұрын
Balls of steel bro...
@carriehunter1528 4 жыл бұрын
So inspiring. I hope everyone who participated or watches this can be inspired to make even one connection with a stranger!
@DiscoverConnection 4 жыл бұрын
That is the dream ❤
@strawberrycoon5382 3 жыл бұрын
It's the Mom from the other video! This made me soooo happy
@jacksonbeaver778 3 жыл бұрын
you’re awesome carrie!
@Loyz15 3 жыл бұрын
you're the mom! omg thank you for being so kind ♥
@carriehunter1528 3 жыл бұрын
@@Loyz15 life is good when people spread love.
@nadialaribi 6 ай бұрын
We were nine around our Christmas table this year, and as usual, not a single blood relative. Every year we have different friends for Christmas or people we recently met and we knew had nowhere to go for Christmas...it's always a joy to create a new family at Christmas.❤🎉
@ML-kx9gz 8 ай бұрын
they all know that it's just a $10 gift, there's no lotto ticket prize at the end, but everyone of them have a gigantic smile on their face as they tear in.
@RexORackZ 3 жыл бұрын
I think the true hero’s here are the cooks whom worked so hard to feed those wonderful people. HUGE thanks to them, I hope they got to enjoy time with either their families at home OR everyone else at the party.
@carolynzaki 3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to see them join the party when the food was served and all the guests helping them clean up after...
@Berachiel 3 жыл бұрын
The smiles everyone has, everyone talking, the laughter in the background during the present game.. Not gonna lie, teared up a bit. This right here, this is why I never get sleep and browse youtube into the morning hours. Makes me so happy that there are people like you out there. What an amazing person you are, showing us again and again to let go of prejudice, fear of the unknown and embrace human connection.
@hazin9279 Жыл бұрын
When you're not there at the same placee and time, but still get the happy vibes this guy give to us.
@Medievalhistorybuff_ 2 ай бұрын
i’m not crying your crying.
@makailaleigh6565 3 жыл бұрын
When he said "maybe next year invite one or 2 strangers" I fucking sobbed thinking about the year to come.
@danielelliott9981 4 жыл бұрын
"Now were all friends" more people need to live by this philosophy
@brendaryan306 5 ай бұрын
I love that he had a lonely Christmas and then decided to do something about that. He knew he was not alone. God bless all the chefs, kitchen staff, bartenders and restaurant for holding the event and donating their talents and time. It was a big undertaking and I loved how they all worked together just like a family dinner.
@JovaGoose 3 жыл бұрын
Who actually disliked this?? Omg this is seriously amazing!
@rvh4034 3 жыл бұрын
Bots
@BadMrFrosty999 3 жыл бұрын
Ass****s! Only ass****s would dislike something like this
@naveraruapuna583 3 жыл бұрын
@@ballsNcocks Bruh gifts are gifts and some stole which was pretty fun... Comr on, unless you have the money to donate mate for their presents then go ahead😂😂😂
@tokyokiko6197 3 жыл бұрын
A psychopath that just wanted to be apart of it
@ilovemelons8382 2 жыл бұрын
People who were crying from the wholesomeness of the vid so they couldn't differentiate between the like button and dislike button.
@TommoCarroll 4 жыл бұрын
Mate. This was a thing of absolute beauty. I was tearing up but smiling the entire time! Amazing.
@splodge9 4 жыл бұрын
I was absolutely fine until I got to them wrapping the socks, then I started )very unexpectedly) wailing. Quite a beautiful thing.
@DiscoverConnection 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother
@justlou7975 2 жыл бұрын
Watched this with no expectations but then caught myself smiling and for a moment forgot my surroundings thanks man
@LiveLuckyGaming 7 ай бұрын
The way you see the chef clutching his color and hoping people are enjoying is real. He wants nothing more then for people to be happy.
@sw2de3fr4gt 4 жыл бұрын
Finished the video and realized I had a smile on my face the whole time.
@DiscoverConnection 4 жыл бұрын
Reading this put a smile on my face 🙂
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