If this video doesn't put you in the Christmas mood, nothing will.

@georgiasmith64

Жыл бұрын

The dogs barking jingle bells does it for me (no pressure which kind of Xmas to have, yada)

@MotherDee

Жыл бұрын

@@georgiasmith64 😅😅😅

@brychel62009

Жыл бұрын

Right? Love theses videos so relaxing and calm

If history class was like this in high school, I would’ve paid more attention. This channel is awesome👏🏻

@heatherblanchard3456

Жыл бұрын

I've learned more on this channel than I did in history classes. Thank you.

@karenspence6721

Жыл бұрын

I agree I have learned more by watching this to I really enjoy the channel

@RocknRollDina

Жыл бұрын

but this is not how real early americans live, this is how europeans live

@quietquitter6103

Жыл бұрын

It's historically inaccurate. Very few American homes would have done this.

@user-uh1dd2jb2p

Жыл бұрын

Yeah.... I love European culture... Beautiful culture beautiful people

No joke, that kitten is responding to Justine’s kindness and gentleness.

@citizensnid3490

Жыл бұрын

It is a lovely affectionate animal!!

@cheerubebayonettaholopaine2638

Жыл бұрын

those pretty eyes said it all 😍

@fp5495

Жыл бұрын

Yea, gentleness: kzread.info/dash/bejne/e5eFrZdtp5fgfaQ.html

Absolutely beautiful! A perfect picture postcard. MishMish is adorable! Looks like she found her home and humans.

@citizensnid3490

Жыл бұрын

Very sweet loving animal!!

I work in retail in the 21st century so it's all very stressful and soul-draining at this time of year, and I've been struggling to maintain my Christmas spirit and not become a proper Humbug - this video certainly helped! Y'all just make me warm and fuzzy inside from the top of my head to the tips of my toes. And now a kitty cat, as if it couldn't be any more perfect!

@EarlyAmerican

Жыл бұрын

You're a strong soul! Thank you for being here.

@mrstoner2udude799

Жыл бұрын

I respect the hard work you! 🎄🎅

@StormShadowX37

Жыл бұрын

13 years in retail Hell here. Finally out. Don’t let it ruin your spirit, friend.

@charlottekey8856

Жыл бұрын

omg, this kitty loves Justine so much. I guess she was waiting for you to come along.

@barbaracook4735

Жыл бұрын

Lovely. Kitty is adorable.

PLEASE READ BEFORE COMMENTING. The story 'Twas the Night Before Christmas was published in New York in 1823 and is the first mention of a Santa Clause with 8 reindeer. No, Queen Victoria was not the first royal to embrace Christmas trees. Queen Charlotte was. She famously threw a party for children in the year 1800 that included a massive indoor Christmas tree covered in toys and sweets. It is said that Christmas [starting in the early 1800s onwards] caught on faster in the United States than it did in England where it eventually became even more popularized by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria. In the early 1800s who put up Christmas trees in the U.S. ? Christmas trees mainly existed in areas heavy with German, Dutch and French immigrants. In Pennsylvania especially some very unique Christmas traditions arose such as hanging trees upside-down from the ceiling to keep children and mice away from the sweets on the tree. I'm half German (from my dad's side) so that's my excuse! The history of Christmas is fascinating! Please do not just quickly google when the first Christmas tree came to the U.S. as it will say the 1830s. That is inaccurate and as you know true historical research goes much deeper than the first link. The 2nd link says a different date entirely so how can you know what is reliable? There are several mentions of indoor Christmas trees in Pennsylvania and New York that pre date 1825, some of which I have included at the end of this video. This includes an early image of a Christmas tree painted in Pennsylvania by a German immigrant family. While many did not put up Christmas trees at this time others did and it is them that we can thank for pushing the tradition forward into what we have today. Watch us talk about the history of Christmas in America here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4FtzcRrXamums4.html

@heidiwalker7123

Жыл бұрын

I'm from MA. all my life and had no idea !

@melissacourchesne2121

Жыл бұрын

In Canada (Québec) the christmas tree came from german soldiers (XVIII century). A French-Canadian saw that in the front of a house's window and go to do the same thing!😇

@firecracker187

Жыл бұрын

Actually originating from pagans.. as part of the solstice celebrations, they decorated their homes with greens in anticipation of the spring to come. Evergreen trees remained green during the coldest and darkest days, so they were thought to hold special powers.

@mccaintiffany

Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see more crafting videos on this channel 🙏❤ or day in the life of an 1800s wife from morning til night 😍

@gabriellemedeiros3161

Жыл бұрын

I did not know that, Ive lived in MA my entire life!

When I was in Germany, we didn't have any decorations for our tree. So I got a Christmas coloring book, colored the pictures, cut them out and hung those on the tree. We also strung popcorn and the old pop tops into a chain and used both for garland. Turned out really nice.

@DizzyDad

Жыл бұрын

That is very interesting actually. I used to have family traditions, now I'm 2000 miles away from family and struggle to have my own. As a kid I was so excited about Christmas that I got in trouble every year when we decorated the tree, and I was sent to my room. Even when my mom got permission from my dad to let me out a couple hours later (after the tree was done and everyone had their hot chocolate), I would stay in the room by myself. I wish I had an opportunity to experience your Christmas festivities!

Merry Christmas to you both and to each and every one of you reading this. Let’s hope 2023 will be kinder to us all 🎅🏼☃️❄️🎄

Merry Christmas to y'all and the river rats!

I like to decorate with cranberries, gingerbread cookies, dried citrus slices, and popcorn. Makes my apartment smell yummy!

Everything Justine does is very sweet, careful and and precise. Merry Christmas to all who visit here and especially to our hosts!

From Italy,auguri di Buon Natale ad una coppia tenerissima che ci fa vivere con questi video parte della storia americana.

Aww I love that you all have a cat now! The perfect addition to ur lil family!!

@franklinstephen3268

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing?

@angies.4961

Жыл бұрын

@@franklinstephen3268 Hi! Doing good! How about you?

@franklinstephen3268

Жыл бұрын

@@angies.4961 I’m doing great, thanks for asking. It’s nice meeting with you here. Where are you texting from?

@angies.4961

Жыл бұрын

@@franklinstephen3268 Hi! I live in Ohio.. and what about you?

@franklinstephen3268

Жыл бұрын

@@angies.4961 I’m originally from Canada but currently living here in California. How’s the weather condition over there?

Your such a cute couple. I'm glad you found each other!❤️❤️

I grew up in Maine in a small town. It was very common in New England to still keep up with some of these old ways. Decorating a Christmas tree with fruit garlands or even popcorn. Candles in every window. We even had a red twig star to put on top. It's cool to see that some traditions that started hundreds of years ago are still going strong. 🙂

I love the natural garland on the tree. It's simple but so pretty. Mish Mish is precious . I am glad she found a loving home. The video made me smile .

The tree looks great and Mish Mish is a sweety! This has put in the Christmas spirit!

Can’t say it enough times….these videos with no dialogue are so therapeutic. ❤️

I remember! I'm old enough, and came from a family poor enough, that i remember threading cranberries and popcorn for garland just like Justine in this video!

When i was little and used to have a family, i used to love to decorate our Christmas tree with both my parents, now that they are both gone... seeing your video Evoque the most beautiful memories in my heart about my childhood's Christmas, after so many years without them, now i feel like having a Christmas tree once again, I thank you so much for that. Also, you MishMish looks like her eyes lights up when she looks at you while hugging each other, that is so adorable! 😻🎄❤

@lillegoman

Жыл бұрын

hope you have a very enjoyable time decorating your Tree. Im sure your parents will be right there beside you 🌟

@gazelleseyes6193

Жыл бұрын

@@lillegoman awww thank you❤

@sherryjohnson3804

Жыл бұрын

God bless you 🤗 I hope you do put up a tree! 🎄

@TheHighwayHare

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!

@gazelleseyes6193

Жыл бұрын

@@sherryjohnson3804 Thank you so much Sherry, i got my tree!! YAY God bless you too and your loved ones ❤🎄

That was fantastic! Welcome Mishmash... Love the cookie ornaments.🎄 The cabin is looking so festive, Justine & Ron. Thanks for sharing! xoxo

loved this, watching from the smoky mountains where we all celebrate Christmas for months

My grandparents on both sides were born around 1930’s I remember apples on them tree when I was a little girl .

Not gonna lie I would’ve eaten all the decorations on the tree by the time Christmas came 😂

@EarlyAmerican

Жыл бұрын

You and Ron both.

I rarely get emotional and teary you both got me there with this video~ lots of good memories came to me and Ken and I have a black cat Coal! 🐈‍⬛ Welcome Mish Mish! 🐈‍⬛ Happy Holidays, Happy magical Winter solstice and Yule! Love your videos! 🎄💚❤️

@mchrysogelos7623

Жыл бұрын

I used to have a little black cat - she was the runt of the litter, her name was Black Bear, she's been gone a long time now. 😢

And when my heart needed some more historical Christmas, here this is! I especially love the incorporation of the piece “Drive the Cold Winter Away”!

One of my greatest loves was a black cat. Your heart will never be the same.

This is wonderful! I ❤ MishMish so much! She is so cuddly & cute. And the tree looks gorgeous! This video makes my heart happy. 🙏🏽

Love this video much simpler times !Very peaceful also! Happy Holidays to all who read this !🥰

My grandma was born in 1921. I remember she used to have us string popcorn on the Christmas tree ❤

@daisukidatotoro

Жыл бұрын

My Mimi did the same thing (born 1919). We'd pop some on the stove and string about half of it. The other half got eaten during the stringing. Can't wait for my little boy to be old enough to do it.

@ladyredd6857

Жыл бұрын

My grandma as well 8/05/1921

@mchrysogelos7623

Жыл бұрын

My only grandparent that lived long enough for the grandkids to know, was my paternal grandmother, born in 1899 and died in 1999. She was of German descent. We were in the military, so we didn't live near her most of the time, and only visited occasionally. Now my parents are also gone, and haven't felt like decorating for years.

So sweet, warm and wonderful ❤️. I can almost smell the word smoke, the cabin, the spicy cookies, the apples and the tree. Thank you for sharing...

I am Pennsylvania Dutch and French Canadian. I love make homemade things for the Christmas tree. Love this with you make the cookies too. Can’t wait to see the tree all done

@gerhard6105

Жыл бұрын

I am a real Dutch 🇳🇱

How sweet! I love it! It’s nice to have a cat on the warm hearth. So cozy. The cabin looks festive!🎄❤️

"MishMish" translates into Apricot in Arabic, and that's what we call the ginger cats. Any way your black MishMish is sooooooo sweet.♥🖤❤

Awww, what an adorable void baby! MishMish is a sweetie! One thing I love about fresh trees is their scent, nothing beats it.

I lost my kitty, a chonky black kitty named Baer, last December. He was 11 when he passed. It’s been a really hard year without him but this month in particular sucks arse. I still cry a lot. Seeing your sweet-faced kitty both warmed my heart and broke it. She looks to be a very loving fluffer and I’m sure she’ll be loved and cared for. Thank you for sharing her with us. Your videos are most definitely one of the bright spots of my day.

I absolutely loved the beginning with you and the cat giving yourself affection.

Love the gingerbread cookies and apples on the tree. Simple yet wonderful

This is great! As a civil war reenactor, I truly appreciate how much research and time goes into a video like this. Life was harder back then,, but so much simpler than today. Thank you for keeping history alive!

Pleased to meet Mish Mish! She seems to be more affectionate than my dog. *crying!

I am half German on my mother’s side, so that’s my excuse, too. I bet your cabin smells so good with the tree and garlands and the ginger bread cookies. Love this! I voted for the tree so thanks for doing it today… 🎄🥰💕❤️👍👍👍

The tree turned out really pretty..Thanks Justin and Ron...love the Kitty⛄⛄

I took your advice and just binged watched all 15 of your dramas. I must say I have laughed so hard I cried. I have an autoimmune condition that keeps me at home more than I wish. It was such a joy to have something to watch that made me laugh so hard I forgot about my pain for a little while. Please keep up the wonderful work. I just love you guys so much 💓

That cat is absolutely gorgeous. Love this cabin; it's so beautiful

I see you got yourselves a beautiful miniture black panther! I have one too! I must warn you though...cats often don't get along with Christmas trees! Take it from someone knows from plenty of experience!

Aww, the kitty had teary eyes, like telling you thank you for rescuing him. We love you MishMish.❤️

To Drive the Cold Winter Away-you surely did that with your welcoming fire, sweet cat, beautiful tree, delicious gingerbread, colorful cranberry garland, and shiny apples. And, lest I forget, the warm and wonderful hug and kiss between you and Ron at the end of this lovely video.

I just love that Christmas tree! I feel like I've lost my Christmas mojo these last few years. Watching this video makes me realize this is what Christmas should be. Warm and cozy with traditions. I think the Christmas trees back in the day were so pretty! Thanks for this lovely video!

@franklinstephen3268

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing?

@whoareyoutoaccuseme

Жыл бұрын

I'm Jewish and it breaks even my heart to see what Christmas has become. So tacky and garish now, and centred on presents.

Watching you trim your tree reminds me of the sweetness and innocence of my childhood Christmases. Thank you for that! Merry Christmas you two. And your sweet new kitty! 🐈‍⬛ ❤🎄🎅💚

I love this video! Reminds me of being a little girl and going out with my uncles to the woods on my grandparents' land to cut down a Christmas tree. And the song is one of my favorites, "Drive the Cold Winter Away!" And I have a black cat named Nigel. So of course I am going to love this video! My great grandparents immigrated from Germany back in the late 1800s.

Black cats are simply adorable

Me encantan vuestros videos, como se vivía en aquellos años ,se deben de conservar esas tradiciones un saludo desde España!!!

We just recently inherited a cat as well, they are nice company. Merry Christmas and thank you for the refreshing content.

Sweet kitty. Watch out she doesn't climb the Christmas tree! Love the music.

I wish I could give 10 thumbs up for the new kitty😍

MishMish is so cute! She found a perfect home right in time for the holidays.The tree is beautiful!

Siete una famiglia meravigliosa, che con tanta semplicità, fate tante cose buone da mangiare. Vivere come si viveva tanti anni fa, non è molto facile ci vuole tanto amore e bontà. Avete avuto un dono da Dio, quello di aiutarvi insieme e di volersi bene. Tutto questo proviene dal vostro cuore e dall'anima che c'è in voi. BUONE FESTE. Grazie mille ciao.

Sometimes watching one of your non-speaking videos gives me such a feeling of nostalgia, I can't quite describe it. Almost as if I feel at home there, maybe I lived another life during that time. Thank you for sharing such a loving, homey Christmas scene! It warms my heart!

Beautiful tree. Beautiful cabin. Much harder but better way of life. Thanks 4 this video.

What a simple but beautiful way to trim a tree. I love your videos. I worked for 3 years at an open air museum. The settlers cabin was my favorite. I loved being in there, especially during storms. It was so cozy.

@franklinstephen3268

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing?

Less than two minutes in and I'm hooked! New subscriber from the UK. The tree's bark is so blue! Love the content, so informative.

Mish Mish is adorable!

I love decorating with strings of fruit. They dehydrate and are ready to jar up for later use. No waste 🥰

I like the music you used for this video. And you didn't have to say a word to convey the Christmas spirit and a cozy loving atmosphere. A serene peek at 200 years ago!

That kitty loves you Justine ❤. Love your tree and decorations. Happy Holidays!

@franklinstephen3268

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing?

My parents collect antique cookware and even have a portable wood burning pipe stove. Whenever they pass on I’m supposed to get it all since I’m the only one of my siblings interested in any of this kind of stuff like they are. My mama even has an antique butter churn that’s sits on the floor also a wash basin.

What a sweet little kitty. The love of a cat is special. I don't know how, but keep it indoors. Mine get so much love, they won't go out even if the door is open. Of course they are older and less rambunctious. They usually settle in with age. Absolutely adorable!

I love that you have a black cat 🐈‍⬛ Some people are still superstitious about them, but I have one too, and she is so sweet

@rgsxyz1105

5 ай бұрын

I think it's gotesque when people let their animals climb all over the kitchen table and cabinets.......like cat hair in your food?......it sets off my OCD!

I've really warmed to this channel so fast - you're both so endearing, and it's awesome to see you make so many old recipes and do so many old traditions. Fantastic videos! (Also welcome to MishMish!

It is very pleasant to perceive, that quiet, domestic, cozy holidays are not alien to rude big men! And they also take part in the making of holiday decorations for the home.🤗🤗🤗🙃😄👍👍✊

Such a beautiful depiction of sweeter and gentler times, taking care of home and hearth, and loving each other. Cant wait to try stringing whole cranberries together or making gingersnaps! Thanks again for reminding us of how to find some peace and calm among all the chaos. Its all about family and home and hearth. Its not about having money and "things /toys" that make life special. Doing a fun task together is so bonding. No internet, no play station, no computers. Just love.

Thank you Justine and Ron. What a perfect tree!!!! I love the cookie cutters too . I watched you and Kandye on her channel so it is so cool to see the cutters being used in a traditional historic receipt! The tree decorating was truly heartwarming. I love the simplicity and whimsy of natural ornaments.

AMAZING. I love the simplicity and beauty of this. Merry Christmas!

She is a very precious kitty. I remember when I was a kid, we would use pop corn and thread to make a garland to put around the tree.

What a sweet and affectionate cat. You have a very cozy home. Thank you for the wonderful video 💖

Simple and Beautiful!!!! I Love it !!!🤗

Ive already watched this twice. What a pretty little tree. And kitty. Merry Christmas to you both

@franklinstephen3268

Жыл бұрын

Hi how are you doing?

What a sweet little kitty. ❤️

Just lovely. The tree. The apples, cranberry and cookie decorations. The natural garland. Beautiful.

Love, love, love your Christmas tree! The decor ya'll did is so festive in your home. Sweet Mish-Mish...welcome home kitty.💗

Greetings from London 🇬🇧. Love your tree 🎄 and the homey feel , really transports you back in time. Adore Mish Mish what a beautiful kitty 🐱❤ xx

It seems Mishmish has been with you two all along. You can see the love from the sweet baby. Animals are wonderful ❤️

Anything Justin gets her hands on becomes beautiful 😍

I remember coming back to your channel last Winter. This year's Christmas content is as good as the last. Thanks for adding some spice to my Winter this year once again. I'll be back next year as well. Thanks again from CA

Thanks for Video. Love it. ❤️

MishMish is such a cutie! 🩷🩷🩷

I simply adore the 16th century music.

Edible Christmas tree decorations!! Perfect! No storing them in the attic for next year!! MishMish has certainly adapted to you guys!! Nice of her to let you use her cabin!! 😉

4:53 Good to see you both. Merry Christmas.

I hope Ron realizes what a treasure he has in his care. BTW.. I LOVE MishMish.

Beautiful video, it felt very intimate and warm

Love this music! Very medieval. Mish Mish is absolutely adorable. Beautiful and calming video. Thank you, Justine and Ron, for sharing your world with us. ❤

I love watching the Christmas decorate with me videos…but this is by far my most favorite one ❤ a single tree, beautifully and simply decorated ❤ And MishMish is adorable! Thank you for saving her 💕

Wow 🤩 How interesting, They didn’t have lights those days but they sure were creative people ,. ❤❤❤

Lil Mishmish is so cute! Love black cats and cats in general.

Aww MishMish is absolutely precious 💖 You know what they say comes next after a kitten? 😉 🥰

@janicem9225

Жыл бұрын

A dog? 😆

@Shirl67

Жыл бұрын

A litter box? Lol

I have a curious question for any big history buffs out there, are these the type of tree decorations and gingerbread recipes that would have been used still by the time Laura Ingalls Wilder was alive a few decades later? I love the Little House books and show, so I’m just imagining if this is the type of Christmas the Ingalls family still had 😊

With no tv or radio as a distraction this kind of thing would have been the highlight of winter. NGL it does look fun to do.

everyone should have a love like ron and justines beautiful

I live in Williamsburg Virginia and worked for Colonial Williamsburg so we use to decorate a special tree just for the birds and animals. It was similar to this tree. We also added pine cones smeared with peanut butter and seeds. We placed it out side our kitchen window to enjoy. Thank you for keeping the old ways alive. 🎄🌲

@klassicalkid90

Жыл бұрын

Williamsburg is my favorite place on Earth. My home is Williamsburg themed.