waiting for that dutch moment and was not disappointed. truly your moment to shine mary.

Haha - can't wait to see the scene with the Dutch girl...here we go!! [EDIT: It was so worth it! 9:53 ]

Bravo Mary! All the years I have been watching this movie was the first time someone has translated the little Dutch girl's conversation with Santa, and sang along to the song confirming its authenticity not only for that time period, but still remembered today by people your age. The look on your face was priceless.

🎄Only haters end Christmas on the 25th! All jokes aside, I couldn't get the video out in time - thanks day time job - but here we go! I hope you're having nice holidays 🎅

the scene with the "Dutch" girl, when you started from shock at her speech. Was truly beautiful, and melted my heart!

Loved the sheer joy on your face when Santa started singing the song with the little girl and you recognized it and joined in. Priceless! One of my favorite holiday movies.

I was so happy to see your reaction to the Dutch girl. So many of America's specific Santa traditions are evolutions of the traditions brought here by the original Dutch immigrants.

I've always felt that the clip with the little Dutch girl was my favorite moment. You reaction made it doubly special. Thanks and have a Merry Christmas!

As soon as I saw this thumbnail, I was soooo ready for the scene with the Dutch girl! I’m pretty sure the actress was from the US, from what I’ve heard in comments on other reactions about her accent not being authentically Dutch. I loved you singing along!

One of my favorites as long as I can remember. Such a sweet reaction. Like so many others was anxious to see when you heard him speaking Dutch with the little girl.

*Santa's original 8 reindeer were first introduced in 'A Visit from St. Nicholas', more commonly know as 'The Night Before Christmas' in 1823. In this original printing the last two reindeer names are Dunder and Blixem, which in Dutch mean 'thunder and lightning'. When Clement Clark Moore, the credited author, printed the poem in 1844 these names were changed to Donder and Blitzen. Information is from the "Santa" website.

Marijke, I watched you singing your dutch folk carol at least 10 times. I was such a warm and wholesome moment. This is why I watch reaction channels to see the joy in others' hearts from such a Christmas classic. Amazing.

I forget that this was right after WWII, and the little dutch girl lost her family to the war. 😔. But, that’s also what makes this scene even more meaningful.

I was waiting for the Dutch part. Love it!

Of course, this is a wonderful movie and it's always fun to see someone discover it, but I think there was a certain moment everyone was excited to see your reaction to. 😁 I know I was waiting for the scene with the little Dutch girl, and judging from the comments, so were a lot of others. Your glee was so infectious, I'm sure I was grinning ear to ear. So worth it! Happy New Year to you, Mary! We're all looking forward to another year of movies with you!

Movies such as miracle on 34th St., it’s a wonderful life, and a few others were meant to soothe the hearts of war weary population. People needed to be reminded of little traditions that make us feel good about life again. The sullen Dutch war orphan lit up when Kris spoke and sang to her in her own language (which always makes me tear up). It showed that you can put the horrors aside and find joy once more.

Wait for it! Little Dutch girl steals our hearts! I'm in my 60s watch it every year. I have seen it at least 50 times. Best Santa ever!!!

Thanks for a great reaction, Mary, loved your singing along with the Dutch girl that was super cool. This is one my parents always watched during December.

You made me cry when you sang with them.

It's hard to believe that Miracle on 34th Street is 75 years old now. I remember looking forward to watching it on TV every year (in the olden times before str4eaming services). I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and hope you have a great 2023.

One of my favorite Christmas movies. Thank you for watching the original black and white version rather than that ugly "colorized" version. P.S. I didn't realize until your comments before watching this film that you were Dutch, and I thought "just wait until she sees the little Dutch girl." I loved you signing along with the little girl. So cute!

Thanks, Mary! 🎅🏼 The actor who played little 'Susie' was Natalie Wood. She has been in some of my favorite movies. If you'd like to see more of her, these would be good to watch on your own time: REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE (1955), THE SEARCHERS (1956), SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS (1961) and GYPSY (1962). A good one to react to for KZfaq would be the final one she was making before tragically drowning, a sci-fi thriller called BRAINSTORM (1983). #MoviesWithMary #GeorgeSeaton #MiracleOn34thStreet #MiracleOn34thStreet1947

IM SORRY DID SHE JUST SAY "THEY ALL HAVE NAMES?" about the reindeer?? Haha

Your reaction to the Dutch girl was the best part of this video.

The actor, Edmund Gwenn, actually did play Santa Claus in the Macys Parade that year. He also won a best actor Academy Award for his performance. Macys and Gimbels were actually competitor's in the day and Macys is still open. This is one of my favorite's around Christmas. I had such a childhood crush on Maureen O'Hara. I love that Kris Kringle lists his eight reindeer as his "next of kin"! I hope you had a wonderful Holiday and may you have a Happy New Year!

I love your reaction to the Little Dutch Girl that was so Priceless I love it. And I love your reactions too these Christmas movies. Looks like you've seen most of the classic ones. And they make us all feel like you do happy and joyful. And merry Christmas and hope you had a good one

I'm glad you went with the older black and white version. I think your reaction to the little Dutch girl may be my favorite reaction of yours.

“Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. “ Francis Church 1897.

As soon as I noticed you posted a reaction to this movie I got giddy because I knew you was going to be surprised by the Dutch part. The Miracle on 34th Street from the 90s is also a good one to watch too. I think the girl was deaf in that version instead of being Dutch and Santa started using sign language.

Maureen O’Hara (Mrs. Walker) was one of the Hollywood greats. She was born in Ireland, and discovered by Charles Laughton, who put her in his movie “Jamaica Inn.” She swashbuckled with Errol Flynn, Paul Henreid, and Tyrone Power, and was in everything from “The Quiet Man” with John Wayne to the original “The Parent Trap” (she was the mother of the twins played by Hayley Mills). 7:48 More incredible talent: This was the first (uncredited) film appearance by Thelma Ritter. She would go on to get 6 Oscar nominations and 3 wins. My favorite role of hers (other than this) is in “Rear Window.”

I've been watching this film for decades and now I know what the little "Dutch" girl is saying. Thanks.

The best Christmas movie ever. The scene with the little Dutch girl always gets me.

You can watch the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on KZfaq. Since Macy's manages the Parade, events management staff is on duty to make sure all of the floats and performances are on cue to their stations in the Parade. Also, if you watch the beginning of the parade in the film, you will see Santa Claus on his sleigh in front of the infamous Dakota apartment building ( home to celebrities such as John Lennon, Yoko Ohno and Roberta Flack). This location is on the upper west side across from Central Park. The parade continues downtown until it reaches the Macy's department store on 34th Street between Broadway and 7th Avenue. Santa is the last float as the parade ends.

9:55 Your reaction to that little Dutch girl moment gave me goosebumps! And I'm sure I'm not the only one. 😆 What a joy! 😄 I don't recall if you are fond of musicals, but perhaps next year you'll see the musical *_Scrooge_* (1970). If not for the channel, for yourself. 🎅 There are a lot of versions of *A Christmas Carol.* But that musical version from 1970 has always been my favorite. I have watched it every year since I was little whenever it was possible.

When she says "Persecuting" and he says "Prosecuting", she didn't use the wrong word, rather where "prosecute" here involves bringing a legal action against him, the word "persecute" means to "oppress or harass" and it generally has an implication of injustice or unfairness.

Back in the 1980's I worked at Brooks Brothers on Madison Ave. at Christmastime for a few years. It was a very old-fashioned store largely unchanged since the 1940's. Those Christmases all felt like I was living in the world of Miracle on 34th St. (1947).

A Christmas Carol (1984) and A Christmas Carol (1951) are both great....

Yes, the reindeer have names. From the poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas from 1823: ""Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen!" The poem omits Rudolph, who was added over a hundred years later. The drunk Santa was not as bad as the one in Bad Santa. Given when the movie was released (1947), I think the little Dutch girl was supposed to be a war refugee.

Such a pure, feel good movie and it's extra special for me cause it was my moms favorite Christmas movie and of of her favorites in general. I do think it's hilarious that it's established early on that the mother thinks he's crazy and possibly violent but then we see him on multiple occasions just chilling with the little girl alone in her room.

Historical tidbit: Americans call him Santa Claus because of the 17th century Dutch/Belgian colonists in what became New York. Sinterklaas became Santa Claus! But the Brits say Father Christmas :)

Loved your reaction. Maureen O'Hara said that by halfway through filming, everybody working on the movie believed Edmund Gwenn was Santa Claus. Absolute perfect casting. The judge is played by Gene Lockhart, who plays Bob Cratchit in the 1938 version of A Christmas Carol. His real-life wife (Kathleen) and daughter (June) play Mrs. Cratchit and one of the Cratchit children. It's one of my favorite versions of Christmas Carol. Another Christmas connection: June Lockhart played Mrs. Claus in "The Night They Saved Christmas", another movie I enjoy a lot. PS - John Payne, who played Mr. Gailey, is an often overlooked actor. He's been excellent in everything I've seen him in. Tieing into the winter theme, he made some pretty entertaining movies with Sonja Henie.

True believers keep Christmas in their hearts 12 months a year. Great reaction to the best Christmas movie ever. This is the one that I watch religiously every year. There is a lightly colorized version around too. Purists may balk, but I like a little color in a Christmas movie. As said, the little girl is later star Natalie Wood, who tragically died by drowning by "falling" off a yacht, amid long standing allegations of foul play.

I was so happy to watch your reaction today. You were uniquely able to add depth to my favorite scene in Christmas movies, Santa and the little Dutch girl. Thanks Mary. I can trace my family history to Winterswijk all the way back to the 15th century.

Edmund Gwenn won the Academy Award for his portrayal of Santa Claus in this movie.

Another classic movie just as heart warming and made within a few years of this movie and it's a wonderful life is "THE BISHOP'S WIFE" with Cary Grant,David Niven and Loretta Young. It will very much warm your heart. GOD BLESS ALL HERE!!!!!!

I don’t know about “cold air makes them grow,” but sleeping with the whiskers under the covers makes the covers pull on the whiskers, which is like getting your chin caught unexpectedly on something-not fun, even though it’s only caught on the covers.

I decided to watch your reaction to this movie for a second year in a row because you did such a wonderful job honestly reacting to it, thanks.

A very fun and seasonal reaction Mary🙂. "Scrooge/A Christmas Carol" 1951. Absolutely the best version IMO...😌

Gotta say Mary, I watch a good deal of your videos, but I really cracked up laughing at this one at 28:18... "Oh man. He lost an eyebrow and a job". Hahahahaha!! 🥸

Was waiting for the Dutch scene. It was wonderful watching you light up when it came.

Santa's named reindeer comes primarily from the beginning of the song "Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer." (There may be other sources. idk).

I was hoping you would do this movie. Just like It’s A Wonderful Life this movie isn’t just one of my favorite Christmas movies. But one of my all time favorites. I was waiting for the Dutch girl scene . And you didn’t disappoint.

One of my favorite movies to watch around the holidays. Thank you for reacting to this one!! 😁

Like others, I was waiting for you to get to the Dutch Girl [war orphan]. You lit up like the Sun 😊 His accent was far better than hers of course…but the scene gets me every time.

Watching you react to the Dutch girl was priceless!

At 3:00 in this video: the concept of *SANTA CLAUS* was brought to America buy Dutch immigrants. The Dutch brought their *SINTER KLASS* story with them; a thick man, dressed in red, with long white beard who brings presents to children in December. The Dutch got the idea from *SAINT NICHOLAS* (in Dutch, Sint Nikolas), a Christian priest with a long white beard who gave presents to poor people in the year 300s.

A lot of movie reactors are watching Trading Places as a Christmas movie (a bit of a stretch, it takes place around Christmas, but Christmas doesn't really play a substantial role in the plot -- other than to have some fun with Dan Ackroyd in a Santa suit, lol). Eddie Murphy is FABULOUS in it -- as he is in the movie 48 hrs. -- which, being a crime story, might be even of more interest for you.

The little girl is Natalie Wood, who became a Hollywood icon right up until her tragic death in 1981. Another good one with her from 1960 is Splendor on the Grass; about sex starved teens in 1928.

I really wish you would do a reaction to the 1951 black and white film version of "A Christmas Carol", starring Alastair Sim. "A Christmas Carol", written by Charles Dickens, was published in 1843. Since that time, Dickens himself used to tour doing dramatic readings of the story, theatrical versions were adapted to the stage, several were produced in silent format and several talkies in black and white before this version in 1951. Since then, the story has been adapted to live color films and even a number of animated versions. There was even a 1960s version adapted by Rod Serling as an anti-war warning and another in 2009 ("Ghosts of Girlfriends Past") starring Matthew McConaughey that addressed objectification of women. But all had at heart the idea of turning from isolated self-service to becoming empathetic and caring. For the scores of versions of this classic Christmas/ghost story, every generation for nearly 2 centuries has had a favorite. In a way, it's much like how every generation has their iconic Dr Who. My Dr Who will always be Tom Baker, though David Tenant and Matt Smith come close. For many, "Scrooged"'s Bill Murray most embodies the wretched miser Dickens created in 1843. But for me, Alastair Sim will always be my Ebenezer Scrooge (though George C Scott is a possible second). My Christmas wish is that at some point you get to experience that 1951 classic film.

Happy Holidays Mary! Classic movie producers and directors of the 1930s and 40s always create movies with their viewers in mind. This is why they are so wholesome and memorable, standing the test of time. Director Frank Capra (who did "It's a Wonderful Life") is one of those directors and if you should check out any other of his films, you'll agree with me that 'wholesomeness' is the word that'll come to mind. "Meet John Doe" (1941) and " Pocketful of Miracles" (1961) are must-see Capra films. For other classic movie choices, I'd like to recommend: 1] "One Week" (1920); 2] "Blossoms in the Dust" (1941); 3] "Body and Soul" (1947); 4] "Ladri di biciclette" [a.k.a. "Bicycle Thieves" or "The Bicycle Thief"] (1948) and 5] "Ikiru" (1952). 🎄✨️💕📽❤️

This is very interesting. I like finding out that you do numbers in the little-endian fashion. But seeing your reaction to the little Dutch girl was priceless.

Santa’s Reindeer received their names from the poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” more commonly known as “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” During the prose, Santa calls “On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer and Vixen! On Comet, on Cupid, on Donder and Blitzen!” The last two are Thunder and Lightning in German The only one omitted is Rudolph, the red nosed reindeer, who was actually created as a song and storybook in 1939 by the Montgomery Ward department store as a Christmas advertisement campaign, but the store, seeing the song become incredibly popular around the country, allowed the copyright to lapse in the spirit of good will, and ever since, Rudolph has lead Santa’s team of reindeer.

Santa Claus’ name being Kris Kringle is a rather interesting story. During the Protestant reformation, Martin Luther wanted to get rid of the concept of Patron Saints as he felt it was too similar to Pagan gods. He tried to replace Saint Nicholas with the Kristkindle, Jesus Christ as a baby, riding a donkey. This actually is still the tradition in certain pockets of Germany and Czech Republic. In America, the name Kris Kringle was the resultant corruption of the German term.

Hi Mary, it was an" untold joy " to watch you sin g along with Kris Kringle and the little girl who did not speak English, together. Years ago, when I first watched this movie, that was the scene that sold me that Kris Kringle was Santa Claus. I'm glad I watched this with you. Years later when Macy's opened a branch store in my town, I recalled this movie.

The reindeer's names are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and of course Rudolf.

I waited for your reaction to the Dutch girl. Was not disappointed.

20:46 - "What does that look like, a pissed Santa Claus?" Funny you should ask. The original Saint Nicholas was bishop of Myra and attended the first Council of Nicea in 325. At that occasion, in what can only be attributed to legend, he got up and smacked Arius for heresy. That would a "pissed Santa Claus."

Mary, you ARE the Christmas spirit -- never change :-)

This year you get to sing this song to your own little one. Happy holidays to you and yours. 🎄

Great choice Mary! The old Christmas movies are my favourites because they're the most sentimental... ironically saying this, I also really like Gremlins 😄 But that movie does have the adorable gizmo

Yup, Violent Night is a very good depiction of an angry Santa. :) Also, Weird Al Yankovic's song "The Night Santa Went Crazy" :)

The remakes from 1973 and 1994 are both excellent too. The 1994 version is especially heart warming.

There was a remake of this movie made in the 90s which I actually like even more. Maybe you can watch that one next year!

Before everything got locked down, I had a heart attack, underwent open heart surgery and spent Christmas in pain in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)with all kinds of tubes and wires in me as I watched joyful, cheery holiday programs on cable TV thinking "Well, this is very different from MY holiday" and seeing the same commercials for "Mary Queen of Scots" with Saoirse Ronan Saying "If you murther me, you murther your queen!," for Target with Sia's "Round and Round" or Meghan Trainor's "Tell Me All the Way, for "I am the Night" with India Eisley and Josh Hartnett (a good mini-series you might enjoy BTW), and for Juvederm lip filler with haughty models strutting to Big Freedia's "Deserve It" over and over. You might think that would sour me on Christmas, but instead, I feel like "I'm so happy that I'm at the Fairmont's giant gingerbread house enjoying a holiday tea service with my stepdaughter instead of the CICU."

Tell the truth. YOU were the little Dutch girl, Mary

"...they all have names...!?" Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dancer, Dasher, Donner, Prancer, Vixen. This comes from the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas", which has the section as Santa is leaving: "More rapid than eagles, his coursers they came, and he whistled and shouted and called them by name: 'Now Dasher! Now Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!'" It also shows up at intro to the song "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer". "...he's claiming that Santa Claus isn't real, so shouldn't he provide the evidence of his claim..." Possibly. It depends on exactly what the position is. If the position is "Santa definitely doesn't exist", then yes. If the position is "Santa is not known to exist", then no. It requires no evidence to reject an unfounded claim. In fact, this being a _court,_ it's _literally_ the right place for this maxim. Santa is innocent of existing until proven guilty. ["...provide authoritative proof the Mr. Kringle is the one and only Santa Claus..."] This point in the movie is legally problematic. Well, actually, it occurred earlier, but still. This hearing is about whether Kringle should be sent to a mental institution. The idea that he considers himself someone he's not is not sufficient reason to send him there. As mentioned earlier in the movie, there are cases of people saying they are royalty when there's no evidence for the claim. They keep claiming it, even though there's no evidence, and aren't hospitalized because they don't represent a threat to anyone. The only way this would be a possible issue is if one were claiming to be a person who is still alive and _isn't_ them _and_ that person has come forward to dispute it. Without that, you don't have to argue that Kringle is _in fact_ Santa Claus, merely that he's not insane by legal standards _just_ for claiming he _is_ Santa Claus. And, of course, this brings up the _other_ issue at hand that's never covered in the entire movie. Suppose that they decide Kringle is, legally, sane (and thus not to be institutionalized). Immediately after that the psychologist, Sawyer, can turn around and have Kringle charged with assault. For a more extensive breakdown of the serious legal flaws in this movie: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/laeYrdZ52Nq9g2Q.html "...it's made so long ago and yet it fits perfectly..." That's what makes the movies 'classics'. Most movies, even one you like right now, will never rise to that level because they're very much a product of their time, an event, and as soon as the world moves on, they'll stop being relevant. Even with _stories_ that are timeless this can happen if they're too much a product of _when_ they were made, or if they weren't very good. For instance, 'Hallmark Movies' pumps out an endless parade of 'made for TV movies' that are just garbage, even though they touch on Christmas and universal themes and so on, but they're stuck in the time they were made and not very good, so no one will remember them in a decade. I, of course, advocate for a lot more of those movies to be made. Not because they're good, but because it's movies _like_ them, and other bad movies generally, where lots of actors, directors, script writers, and other people in the industry get to hone their craft and become better at it _before_ moving on to bigger projects. We, unfortunately, are living in times where other factors are often involved in who gets to work on big projects. Great reaction. Have a nice day!

I clicked on this not realizing her nationality and it wasn’t even suggested by anyone, it was just a fluke. The reaction to the Dutch girl was priceless. That scene probably inspired a scene in Seinfeld. Kramer was employed as a department store Santa and attempted a sort of broken Dutch when talking to a Dutch (?) girl. The result was hilarious.😂

The postal worker is a very young Jack Albertson (Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka)

The courtroom scene is a classic . . .

I knew you'd love the part with the Dutch girl. :)

I worked one Christmas season at Target and they told us to help customers by letting them know if another store had what they were looking for and we did not. I don't think they do that anymore.

My very favorite Xmas movie for 54 yrs. I’ve seen it every year I’ve been alive. I totally loved watching with you for your first time . I adore you so much and always love your reactions ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎄🤍

Susie was the eight year old Natalie Zacharenko, who became the oh so beautiful Natalie Wood.

Great reaction. I used to watch this every year with my family, but we have missed a couple years. Every moment in this movie is perfect. I loved seeing you react to the Dutch girl. I'm sad you edited out the scene where the doctor gets the X-ray machine at the end, but I know something has to go.

9:54 Dutch girl!!!!!!!!!😂😂😂🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

My favorite joke is him making the martinis triple strength. Martinis are pure alcohol, so he must have just kept refilling her glass.

3:55 Well, we don't have Krampus in the US so Santa has to deal with the naughty children himself.

My mother always liked this movie.

To be fair, there are people out there who consider the whole Santa thing as lying to your children and actively discourage it.

Like everyone else, I really enjoyed the Dutch scene. The reaction was so great. As a bearded person, I also sleep with my beard outside the covers because otherwise if I roll in the middle of the night it hampers my movement.

Thanks for the idea at 36:32. If I ever open a restaurant in the town of Christmas, Florida or North Pole, New York, it will be named "Jingle Belly".

Hmmm....I hadn't realized that Natalie Wood played the little kid. I probably only ever saw this film once -- and that would have been on TV, probably only about 15 years after it was made, LOL. Back then I doubt I was very aware of "actor lore." For those who aren't aware of what a HUGE star she was, and of the bizarre facts of her (short) life, I suggest they look her up on IMDb or Wikipedia.

Watching you gett happy made me happy as well. Thank you.

Sinterklaas Kapoentje, Leg wat in mijn schoentje, Leg wat in mijn laarsje, Dank je Sinterklaasje! 10:27

Thank you for your reaction to this movie! You seem to predict every trope of this film, and that is one reason why I adore your reactions. Bless you and keep your family safe.

Kris Kringle is an interesting Americanism. When the English speakers talked to the Germans in Pennsylvania asked what they called the Christ Child and they would say ChristKindl. Some how this name morphed into another name for Santa Claus. Even though he already has several already.

I always sleep with my whiskers under the blanket

In Germany, the 6th of December guy is called Nikolaus.🎅

Yes, it's on the state to make the case.

The mom in this movie is in another movie that you might enjoy. The Parent Trap