Decorating our TRADITIONAL GERMAN CHRISTMAS TREE
Decorating our TRADITIONAL GERMAN CHRISTMAS TREE// In today's video we're going to decorate our traditional German Christmas tree! We are using many German ornaments and decorations that we've had for decades and some new additions. So it's not only Christmas decor 2022 but for us it's a timeless and colourful style. A very German Christmas here in England :)
We also bought a small tree for our snug which creates the cosiest atmosphere!
If you're looking to decorate your Christmas tree in the more traditional way and would like some ideas for amazing ornaments and some German must things to have, then this video is for you! Christmas 2022, here we come! Thanks for much for watching! Kirsten & Jörg xx
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CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Our Christmas trees
1:38 - German Christmas Stollen
3:14 - Christmas tree lights
5:13 - Christmas gift from our parents
6:07 - Christmas tree decoration & ornaments
15:35 - Christmas treats
19:41 - The tree in our kitchen
22:27 - German Christmas smoker
23:58 - German Christmas pyramid
25:21 - A small Christmas tree in our snug
25:45 - Christmas candle arch
26:39 - Handmade paper chain
27:20 - Decorating the tree in our snug
31:59 - DIY Christmas paper stars
37:12 - Cooking a vegetarian dish
40:33 - Outro
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you two are so cute i love the communication, when he says hello mr fox ,and when one is decorating a christmas tree one needs cake and when you say about the warm lights he says a very warm light . just little things , you two get along so well its so sweeet and when you say we love old fashioned he says yes. just the little things , precious couple stay sweet and God bless .love these videos i know i can watch them and see interesting things and not shoot em up or violence or drama which is all that is on tv.. thanks again for the sweet shows
I'm so impressed at how careful you unpack your lovely ornaments, and put such care in placements. Then carefully repack it all. I remember last year and it's just as impressive.
@YvonneO
Жыл бұрын
No heart for me?? I thought I was quite complimentary😒
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Oh do excuse, I just now have time to look at the comments, it takes many hours to go through them.
Getting your special Christmas things out is just like greeting old friends. I love it every year.
It’s always wonderful to see you, Kirsten and Jörg!
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@mariannelopes8936
Жыл бұрын
@@KirstenJoerg Hope you both are well. I was contacted by Gleespen Design that I was a winner through a comment I left that you like. Some prize through Nice Gram. Is this you?
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
@@mariannelopes8936 Thank you, we are quite well and hope you are too! I'm afraid that's another scammer and we reported it right away. Sadly it's now happening very often and it's so annoying.
@ms.b667
Жыл бұрын
Pop@@KirstenJoerg as da aa as
What I love about Christmas is not the gifts under the tree, but the tree itself. When we were first married, my husband was in the U.S. Army and got deployed our first Christmas as a married couple. That year, I didn't bother to put up a tree I think because we hadn't had time to buy one before he was deployed. The next year, our tree was very basic--just plain colored ornaments. But after that, I started collecting ornaments every year. Each ornament represented some place we'd been or something we'd done the previous year. Now, 30+ years later, there are no more plain colored ornaments. There are animals from all over the world, there are sea creatures and seashells, ice skates, Santas, Nut Crackers. Each ornament holds a special memory for us and getting them out every year is like seeing an old friend that you haven't seen in a long time. At some point, I'm going to have to stop buying ornaments because our tree is so full! Thank you for sharing your special memories with us.
@KirstenJoerg
9 ай бұрын
Oh that sounds absolutely wonderful and so very special!
I am German born and married to an Australian man in Australia. Your travels and lovely charming way is so wonderful to see, and you have a romantic husband. The Christmas episodes are terrific and I can't get enough of them. Here in Australia it is hot at that time of year, and I sometimes yearn for the cold and snow that we left behind. Keep on doing what you are doing and have fun. I have subscribed so I never miss another exciting report from you both. Thanks, Gil Randall 😊❤
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
I always say that opening up the Christmas decorations and placing them around the house is like opening up and enjoying a box of memories. I treasure the many German decorations my great-grandmother brought over with her in the early 1900s that we still enjoy today. ❤
Елки получились очень красивые, спасибо за столь интересное видео
Your Christmas tree is stunning! There is nothing like a traditional German tree decorated with memories! I love the festive mix of old and new, classic and contemporary whimsical ornaments! The tree in the snug is so CUTE! Every room in your home just sparkles with seasonal joy! What an inspiration! Thank you, Kirsten & Joerg!
Loved this! Your little trees are beautiful, the mushrooms adorable - but that candle arch nativity scene is exquisite!
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks s much! Oh yes, it‘s handmade in Germany, it’s so special.
Kirsten and Joerg, you make every bit of life so beautiful. Thank you!
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
So so kind!🤗
@toddbonin6926
Жыл бұрын
@@KirstenJoerg 🤗
@marybazargani6929
8 ай бұрын
Watching this one again november 2023. Love your Downton Abbey glasses .
I still use my grandmother's Christmas decorations...over 50 years old. You are right....brings so many great memories...I wouldn't trade them for anything!
@zephyrchick6434
7 ай бұрын
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We just love all that you share with us. You are the loveliest couple to watch and listen to. ❤ your talk of decorations and how gentle you handle them is so precious.
Beautiful home and glorious decorations. I love the tree, pyramid, smoker and arch. The lights were so unique. Thanks for all your videos
Какие красивые ёлочные игрушки, будто ювелирные украшения для рождественской ели!
I'm pausing halfway through to say it's so refreshing to see a tree showcasing dear memories and various new and old loved ornaments as opposed to an overly styled limited decor. This is sweet and beautiful 😍!!!
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We are so happy that you like it!
@magdastar2249
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. 👍
Красота! Вчера смотрела как Николас наряжал английскую ёлку, а сегодня немецкую. Жду каждое Ваше видео. Спасибо за работу.
I have been collecting Christmas tree ornaments ever since I got married which was 44 years ago now, although I have slowed down considerably now and only buy one or two that really catch my eye, as space for them for the many months when they are boxed away has become a premium. . My mother was German and I love the traditional trees so much. When I was young my German aunties used to send a parcel of Christmas treats every year which included German foodstuff such as pumpernickel, biscuits and tree decorations which unfortunately have not survived the march of time. The clip on candle holders they used to send were for real candles which no-one was brave enough to light, although my mother could remember them being lit on the family tree when she was little. A few years ago we spent Christmas in Berlin which was quite magical. They had a Christmas Market there which was full of wonderful and traditional decorations so I was in my element! The beautiful Berlin KaDeWe store was amazing and on one floor they had a band playing. Customers were waltzing around as though they were on a dance floor. What more could you want for Christmas? We had our first taste of Glühwein in the market there which looked innocuous but when laced with a hefty dose of rum dripped onto a massive flamed sugar cone it became far from innocent!
I live in the USA. My mother saved me some old large colored lights. I remember having them on the tree in the 50’s. They still work! I keep all of our ornaments from years past. A couple from my childhood Christmas tree and a couple from my husband’s.
The candle lights make a vintage tree special
Your Christmas tree is lovely. I really love your decorations ❤
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
My favourite decoration on my tree is a wooden one I bought nearly 40 years ago, it’s a hot air balloon with Saint Nicholas in the basket
I remember those handmade angels from last year. I thought they were just beautiful
Lovely to see you Kirsten and Joerg! Your videos are so appreciated!
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@minagherman2635
Жыл бұрын
Sunteți o familie de oameni minunați!! Totul arată minunat!!
Love watching you put up your darling Christmas tree and your beautiful tree ornaments, especially your German Candle lights! I also love your German decorations such as the wooden decorations such as the Pyramid and the Candle Arch, which I remember from previous Christmas videos. The lovely traditional nutcracker from Seiffen is gorgeous. The Marzipan fruit always reminds me of Christmas in England. I just bought a bar of chocolate covered Marzipan by Schluckwerder. It’s so large 500g, it will last all Winter…or maybe sooner 😊. All your Christmas decorations are beautiful and so loved, which makes them perfect. They are meaningful and very personal to you both which fills the room with fond memories. That is how Christmas decorations should be. I absolutely adore what you have done as your wonderful personalities and love shine through. Till next time, Take Care 🤗🥰🇨🇦 PS: I love the paper stars 🌟 🤩
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Carole! Oh wow, 500g? That's a big one lol but sounds wonderful!
Your ornaments are so beautiful! I love that you take the time to tell their story ❤🎄
YOUR PINK PLATES ARE HEAVENLY!!!💖💖💖💖💖
I am absolutely thrilled to see your new video today! I was so hoping there was going to be a new Christmas one, and I just love your German nutcracker. It’s so hard to find beautiful nutcrackers that are not made in China.😂 I love your videos. I love to just sit and relax and watch them. It just takes me away.❤
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! The nutcracker is so beautiful and we absolutely love supporting the businesses in Germany.
@moonpye8457
Жыл бұрын
@@KirstenJoerg in my opinion as an American I have always loved German made Christmas ornaments. They are the very best!❤️
Merci pour ce doux moment avec les préparatifs de Noël ! Nous faisons également de beaux sapins de Noël en Alsace et le vôtre ressemble beaucoup à ceux que j’ai eu quand j’étais petite. Malheureusement nous avons perdu la plupart des belles décorations lors d’une inondation. Nous aimons aussi l’artisanat et prochainement j’irai à Baden-Baden pour acheter quelques belles choses. Je vais aussi faire vos étoiles en papier. Schöne und gemütliche Adventzeit 💕
Beautiful trees!🎄 I absolutely love the vintage ornaments! It's always a treat to watch your videos! 🤗
I have the decorations for my tree that my mom got in Germany when my older brother was a baby (sadly he and my parents have passed away) but they are 73 years old. I would never throw them away.
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
No, it's the most special thing in the world.
Ich habe jede Sekunde genossen! Wie wunderschön die beiden Weihnachtsbäume geworden sind. 😍😍 Eure Dekoration ist jedes Jahr aufs neue ein Genuss. 😊
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Das freut uns so so sehr! Vielen herzlichen Dank!❤️
@suejones2815
Жыл бұрын
Please do a video on the different German and English Christmas traditions including German food
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
@@suejones2815 Hi Sue! Oh I'm afraid we won't be able to do that this year as we've already planned out all our content until we leave for Germany just a couple of days prior to Christmas Eve.
@magdastar2249
Жыл бұрын
@@KirstenJoerg Maybe next year?? 😊
I always put mine up on a Sunday, so probably the week after next for me
Привет из России. Спасибо за сказку, которую вы дарите людям!💖🍄
Next time I feel blue, I will watch this video. So warm... and best Christmas tree ever (after mine lol). Thank you so much ! 🌲☕🌟
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
You are so kind, thank YOU!
I want to watch this but I won't until my husband is free to watch with me lol
Your Xmas decorations are beautiful as always 😍
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Your kitchen tree installation always puts me in the holiday mood! Your ornaments and traditions are so lovely.
Please mention, “ Like and subscribe.” There’s no reason you shouldn’t make some money with these. They’re very nice and of high quality and we love supporting you two!
P.s. I have ornaments that were my mom's, my grandmas. My mother in law. And all that I have collected for 40 years. I call my tree my charm bracelet, as each treasure has a story to be told even hung. I do a small tree of birds in my bedroom in memory of my mother. The kitchen has a gingerbread tree and another small tree of tea cups and tea pots.
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Those are the best and most beautiful trees we think! The bird tree sounds so wonderful!
I tell you what, I always love watching all the Christmas tree decorating vlogs and by far I love yours the best it’s not commercial or over stated it’s simply beautiful, classic and meaningful ,to put each item on a tree and explain it’s origin or meaningfulness I am so in love with your tree , it’s so romantic and nostalgic I can’t say enough I think I will have to replan my tree decor for next year you are both inspiring Thankyou xx
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
That's so kind, thank you so so much!
Such attention to detail, it’s so lovely & makes the home the perfect place to spend the Holidays!
I love when you speak German it's such an expressive language
I love your new china bauble , another one the same would look great on there xx
Your Christmas trees look very festive; love the tinsel with balls. Wish it was available in the US. Candle lights look beautifully cosy; remote is perfect. My Christmas tree standard is 100+ lights per foot. It's so illuminated that my husband jokes that you could land a plane in the room!! Thanks for sharing your early Christmas prep. Best wishes from US.
Вы такие милые и дружные! У вас уютно. И обе ёлки получились замечательные. Очень нравится атмосфера вашего дома. Бумажные звезды - хорошая идея. У меня в планах несколько поделок, возможно, добавлю и ваши звезды.
I think it was Prince Albert who started this fabulous tradition in the UK ? Love to see you two. X
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it was him. Thanks so much!
YOUR CHRISTMAS STARS ARE SO LOVELY!!! 💖💖💖💖💖
Sehr schòne ! Fròhe Weinachten wir wùnsche ihnen. Liebe Joerg und Kirsten, vielen Dank fùr ihre video ! Alles super, und eine gutes Neue Jahr 2023 ! - Clara, Deutschland. 👍👍🥂🍾🍹❤❤
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Vielen Dank, das wünschen wir auch - alles alles Gute!
@mirian3923
7 ай бұрын
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Your whole home looks so lovely and cozy!
Love, love, love your traditional and the new kingfisher is stunning🤗. The paper is stunning as are the paper stars..I will definitely make some. I am the same, we have a traditional tree.. loads of decorations collected over 25 yrs in Germany. Lots from the UK and travels around the world and a few decorations from my mum and grandmother. My kids love when I tell them where or from whom all the ornaments come from. I have the German tree candles (the newer, non-cable, battery operated ones). We have a fake tree when we travel back to the UK at Christmas.
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, I think there's nothing better than a tree full of ornaments that have wonderful memories.
Toller Weihnachtsbaum, mit traditionellem , altem Schmuck , so lieben wir es auch 😍. Der Fasan ist einmalig 👌, wunderschön. Auch eine gute Idee mit dem zweiten Bäumchen ( das überlegt mein Mann jetzt auch 😉) Bei uns geht‘s am Wochenende ans Schmücken 🎄 Ihr habt es sehr gemütlich . Wir wünschen euch eine schöne Adventszeit . Grüße von Regina und Jörg aus Köln
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Vielen lieben Dank! Oh ja, der Fasan ist einfach toll, haben uns gleich darin verliebt! Auch für euch eine schöne Adventszeit und liebe Grüße
@britishlady4580
Жыл бұрын
@@KirstenJoerg 😍🎄
Love the candle arch, I bought one this year. It’s beautiful.
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Oh how lovely, they are always so beautiful!
Вы прекрасны!всегда с большим удовольствием смотрю ваши видеозарисовки!Елочка просто прелесть!🎉
"At Burleigh, we believe each Christmas decoration on your tree or around your mantlepiece should tell a story. Lovingly collected over time, each trinket is steeped in memories to be adored for generations to come. " - That's all about your atmosphere. I'm a big fan of Burleigh, and I remember how you once bought some stuff from Burleigh.
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
I just love the large clip on birds, and mushrooms
These are the first Christmas Trees I’ve seen this year which look as though they have been decorated with love ❤ Beautiful, thank you so much for sharing.
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Fellow anglophile watching from Sweden, enjoying myself to the full! I now realize that Swedish Christmas traditions stem from Germany to quite a large extent.
I love the paper stars. Unfortunately Sophie has to go to London for a major operation next week. Whilst she is away for a few days I plan to surprise her return with a 1940's look of Christmas Decorations. I am going to make paper chains using newspaper, lanterns in the way we made them as children and now I can make stars too. I just know that she will love it all after she has stopped laughing. XXX
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Oh we are so sorry to hear that and wish her all the very best! You plan sounds absolutely wonderful, she will love it so much. We send our love.xx
Such a sweet video! I too would never change my tree. I call it my Keepsake Tree. It's full of memories, gifts and souvenirs of years gone by. Mercury glass being my favourites. Each one of my daughters and now all my grandchildren have a large collection of gifted ornaments to start their own Keepsake Trees. Adding new ornaments, like you do, each year.
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
I love it!!
What a beautiful presentation!❤ Being German myself I really appreciate all the incredible attention to detail ❤ fantastic ornament ideas! Merry Christmas ❤
I really enjoyed this video, I love your style of Christmas decoration: those German ornaments are beautiful!
Thank you for sharing your tree with us. God bless you both.
Einfach wundervoll. Genau so bunt wie unser Baum. Wir haben für unsere Kinder jedes Jahr seit ihrer Geburt jeweils ein besonderes Stück Weihnachts Schmuck gekauft. So hatten sie als Erwachsene ihre eigene Baum "Aussteuer" und die Grundlage für einen eigenen bunten Baum 🌲
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Vielen lieben Dank! Das ist eine ganz wunderbare Idee, das ist für einen als Erwachsenen so so wertvoll und besonders.
Love, love , love the mushroom 🍄 ornaments..... the sheep 🐑 too!! Ooh yummy marzipan! 😋
Your tree is so beautiful! I love vintage and handmade ornaments. Your bird ornaments are my favorites!
Thank you for such a wonderful video. I agree a Christmas tree should have memories from past years. Some of my ornaments are over 60 years old. Xxx
Beautiful tree, I never have a theme I use all the ornaments that I or my family have bought for us from around the world. Some belonged to my late mother and mother in law and are around 70 years old and of course the Christmas pickle is hidden deep in the tree for the first grandchild to get excited when finding it. Nadolig Llawen 🏴
Wonderful and cozy video 🎄
I look forward to your videos every Tuesday! It brings me such joy to see you both. I love the Christmas decor, the treats, and the trees. Merry Christmas to you both! ❤️❤️
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Merry Christmas.
If you ever in the USA you are welcome in my home in San Antonio. I love Germany and it’s people.
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
You are so kind!
When we put our tree we have a large tray of chocolates and chips to snack on while we decorate. I like the tree in our snug. The room looks charming!
Your two trees are elegant yet so warm and homey. Thank you for sharing all the new additions to your family traditions.
I love that Kingfisher ornament
All praise be to God AllMighty ! Alhamdulillah! I love the sincere , warm and full of gratefulness in your comments ! Both of you make the best example of appreciation to good living and Gods gifts to the world and all around us ! May you both be blessed with good health and happiness always! Hafsah
The Victorian children’s ornament, the angels, the garland exquisite
I discovered your channel a few weeks ago. It’s one of my favorites. You both are very soothing to watch. 😊
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
I absolutely love your Christmas decorations! Your house looks so festive and cozy. I can see all the love that goes into everything you do. Blessings to you both!
A lot of fun to watch! We had that fairy lights candle too, when i was a child! With the engelenhaar! You could turn one bulb and all the light went out, and my father had to search in the morning for the turned bulb😆
La decoración navideña preciosa😍 en España decoramos la primera semana de diciembre 😘😘😘
Everything looks so lovely,and festive!
Everything looks so beautiful! 💓
Jetzt weiß ich endlich was man mit dem wunderschönen Papier machen kann was man manchmal in Buchläden sieht.
You're such a lovely couple. It's especially nice that the man of the house appreciates the beauty of Christmas decor and tradition
I really enjoyed you both decorating your Christmas tree last year. It's so sweet to listen to the stories and memories from each ornament. I'm so glad you shared your Christmas traditions again with all of us. Merry Christmas from North Carolina! 🎄☃
Kirsten & Joerg everything looks absolutely lovely. And YES decorating for Christmas is a LOT of work! The tart looked delish. Thank you for sharing your beautiful German traditions, ornaments and goodies in your own inimitable fashion!
The Kingfisher is beautiful and the Villroy and Boch ornaments
The stolen looks delectable
Both Christmas trees are lovely
It's so good to see you both and your beautiful Christmas tree tonight. Thank you for your continued joyous and peaceful videos. Love from Michigan.
Beautiful christmas tree, and love the tradicional german decoration. I remember to my auntis and my mother whith the german decorations in the tree and the natural candles. those were other times. Congratulation and thank you for share.
Merci, les 2 sapins sont magnifiquement décorés, le petit salon est vraiment "douillet". Sympa d'avoir montré comment fabriquer les étoiles en papier, elles sont très belles
Thank you for sharing your Christmas tree trimming with all the gorgeous, unique ornaments. It really put me in the holiday mood! 🎄
Thank you for sharing with us! I love the old fashioned/traditional holiday decorations. I don't normally decorate that way but for the holidays it makes me feel all warm and cozy. I love your tree and all the beautifully crafted decorations. Cheers!
In our family, we eat grated boiled beets and walnuts for breakfast. It is very tasty and healthy!
Елочных игрушек много не бывает! Это моя страсть!
Love to see Christmas decorations in people's videos! It's a bit early to decorate for me but love to see it in vlogs and slowly get into spirit of Christmas! Both of your trees are gorgeus 😍.
So beautiful, Kirsten-- both trees! Well done, Joerg! I always enjoy having at least one small fluffy angel on my Christmas tree with a twinkling light! You really know how to get us in the mood fot the holiday!
I'd like to say Thank You for your amazing videos. I am currently laid up in bed due to injury and catching up on all the videos I missed has been a bright spot in an otherwise dreadfully boring recovery. Your trees are beautiful and I'm loving the Mushrooms. Anyway, I appreciate all the work that must go in to such delightful videos. Thanks again from an American subscriber.
@KirstenJoerg
Жыл бұрын
Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear about your injury - I hope for a speedy recovery!
Merry Christmas from Snohomish Washington! Absolutely love your decorations ❤️