Merry Christmas! Explore Gimmelwald! The evening's capped off with the sharing of gifts. Andy: I’m not sure, shake it. Rick Steves' European Christmas gives viewers a look at sacred, intimate family Christmas traditions. 06/26/14 09:32 PM. (photo: Cameron Hewitt) In Switzerland, some families still use real candles to adorn their Christmas tree. Advent is all about anticipation. Included are 14 complete live concert performances of music. Ovens are small, so wood is too. Each year, Gimmelwald's children anticipate a visit from this dynamic Christmas duo. And the donkey is playing… himself. (photo: Cameron Hewitt) High in Switzerland, the … Samichlaus: Well, we hope you all have a Merry Christmas. Get inspired with Rick Steves’ recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on Switzerland. American travel authority Rick Steves guides viewers through his favorite European cities. To celebrate the season, I’m sharing clips, extras, and behind-the-scenes notes from Rick Steves’ European Christmas. Olle: What do you think? Posted by leanne (brisbane) ... Rick Steves' Europe. And for the kids, much of that anticipation is about presents — rewards for being not naughty… but nice. Olle is taking us high above his village on a quest to find and cut the perfect Christmas tree. Up here, where villages huddle under towering peaks, Christmas fills a wintry wonderland with good cheer. To celebrate the season, I’m sharing clips, extras and behind-the-scenes notes from Rick Steves' European Christmas: https://www.ricksteves.com/christmas. Twenty-five homes decorate a window for each day of Advent. Show Rick Steves' European Christmas (video), Ep Part 6: Switzerland - Dec 15, 2006 High in Switzerland, the mighty Alps seem to shout the glory of God. . Santa : Come on in now. Video: Christmas in Germany To celebrate the season, I’m sharing clips, extras, and behind-the-scenes notes from Rick Steves’ European Christmas . Along with our kids — Andy and Jackie — my wife Anne has joined me here in the tiny village of Gimmelwald where we're having some fun with our friends, Olle and Maria and their kids. Religion Rick’s son and a villager dress up as St. Nicholas ("Samichlaus") and his sidekick, Schmutzli, … Terms of Service | Privacy. Rick: If there's fondue, there will be a good ambiance. Join Rick Steves for a colorful, musical celebration of Christmas across Europe. While I grew up opening windows on a paper Advent calendars, up here the windows are real. Up here, the Christmas season fills a winter wonderland with good cheer. Having read this beautiful article Steve I think I’m going to start planning to be in Switzerland next Christmas. Rick Steves' new edition of his classic European Christmas book will be a hit with his fans and an eye-opener for those not familiar with his work. … Three generations come together as grandpa reads from the old family Bible. Here in the Alps, it's Samichlaus — that's Swiss German for St. Nicolas — and his side-kick, Schmutzli. High in Switzerland, the mighty Alps seem to … Jump to bottom. Up here, where villages huddle under towering peaks, Christmas fills a … And as we've seen, throughout Europe each culture seems to have its own version of Santa Claus — who serves parents by providing children incentives for good behavior…. Paris in Christmas means twinkling lights (at the Eiffel Tower and fancy stores), fun window displays, stylish trees, ice-skating, and tasty treats (chestnuts, oysters, and Yule log cakes). With Rick Steves, Andreas Clemens, Georg Reichlmayr, Holger Zimmer. Germanic cities host colorful Christmas markets with all the seasonal toys and treats. Olle: Yes, it was quite a bit of work. For this family, the holiday feast includes ham, scalloped potatoes with mountain cheese, and lovingly decorated gingerbread cookies. Up here, where villages huddle under towering peaks, Christmas fills … All: Cheers! Enjoying a white Christmas in an alpine village with a local family, we find the perfect tree, sample fondue, take a sleigh ride, eat a hearty feast, and sing carols. Jackie: …look at this! In the special, Rick visits friends and families in England, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy to reveal their customs and practices of the holiday season. Explore Switzerland! I think it's always good advice to stay at the most attractive/scenic spot, even if it's small, or because it's small, rather than day-tripping from a larger town. To celebrate the season, I’m sharing clips, extras, and behind-the-scenes notes from my one-hour special, “Rick Steves’ European Christmas.” Today we travel to the Swiss Alps, which seem to shout the glory of God. Rick: So if you have a party you know that it’s going to be… The Swiss village of Gimmelwald, under a blanket of snow, is a picturesque place for winter festivities. Maria: Yes, everybody knows what figugel means… Samichlaus: Have you been feeding the cows lately? In these villages, traditions are strong… and warmth is a priority. From manger scenes and mistletoe to wintry wonderlands, RICK STEVES' EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS celebrates the Christmas season throughout the European continent. Today we travel to the Swiss Alps, which seem to shout the glory of God. Here's a clip from the Rick Steves' European Christmas TV special, as the Steves family goes tree-hunting in the snowy Swiss Alps. Girl: (Sings). Up here, where villages huddle under towering peaks, Christmas fills a wintry wonderland with good cheer. Switzerland. Get inspired with Rick Steves’ recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on Gimmelwald. (4½ min), ©2021 Rick Steves' Europe, Inc. | Switzerland. Before we know it, the light outside begins to fade…. Merry Christmas! Olle: What do you think about this tree here? From England to Norway, Burgundy to Bavaria, Rome to the top of the Swiss Alps, locals brimming with holiday cheer celebrate Christmas in seven European countries, including a very memorable Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's in Rome. To celebrate the season, I'm sharing clips, extras and behind-the-scenes notes from Rick Steves' European Christmas. High in Switzerland, the mighty Alps seem to shout the glory of God. Contemporary see our FAQ. Back home, grandma and grandpa have joined the gang as we settle into a classic Swiss Christmas Eve. Still high above Gimmelwald, we're stopping in a hut for a little fondue. All: Yes…, It's impossible not to linger in this cozy setting. Jackie: Yeah this is a good tree, I think we should cut it. Many sights and banks close down on national holidays — keep it in mind when planning your itinerary. The sense of anticipation is the same as — day by day — Christmas approaches. For more information about these and other events, visit the official tourism site for Switzerland. We learn that German kids believe the Christkind (a female angel) brings gifts. As the sun sets, we've got our tree, and take an unforgettable ride home to Gimmelwald…. Related Pages See All. It may be cold outside, but, as the sun sets, it's impossible not to linger in this cozy setting. Enjoying a white Christmas in an alpine village with a local family, we find the perfect tree, sample fondue, take a sleigh ride, eat a hearty feast, and sing carols. It may be cold outside, but, as the sun sets, it's impossible not to linger in this cozy setting. Andy: I like it a lot, Olle. Join Rick Steves for a colorful, musical celebration of Christmas across Europe. Food Up here, where villages huddle under towering peaks, Christmas fills a wintry wonderland with good cheer. Figugegl means — Fondu isch guet und git e gueti Lune — it means in English that fondue is delicious and gives a good mood. Christmas in Switzerland. Olle's son, Sven, is playing Schmutzli. Rick’s son and a villager dress up as St. Nicholas ("Samichlaus") and his sidekick, Schmutzli, to bring a treat to every child. This list includes major festivals in major cities, plus national holidays observed throughout Switzerland. Fortunately you’ve given us so much detail so it shouldn’t be too hard to do. Join Rick Steves for a colorful, musical celebration of Christmas across Europe. By Rick Steves, Tribune Content Agency on Nov 28, 2017 High in Switzerland, the mighty Alps seem to shout the glory of God. Christmas is drawing near and tonight these lucky kids are taking a train through the woods to meet Santa, or as the English know him, Father Christmas. By Rick Steves. From England to Wales, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy, you'll see the bright Christmas markets, hear local choirs, share holiday traditions with … keywords Maria: When it's cold outside, you know it's perfect. Up here, Christmas fills a wintry wonderland with good cheer. For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, Rick: Here's to a happy Christmas. My son, Andy, is playing Samichlaus this year. Mission accomplished and it's time for dinner. 16800 posts. High in Switzerland, the mighty Alps seem to shout the glory of God. High in Switzerland, the mighty Alps seem to shout the glory of God. With Rick Steves. And everywhere, Christmas is celebrated with family, as together Europe remembers the quiet night that that holiest family came to be. Nature, in all its wintry glory, seems to shout out the joy of the season in Switzerland. This colorful companion book to the "Rick Steves' European Christmas" TV special takes you on a wintertime wander among local holiday celebrations in England, Norway, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland. And in Austria, which gave us “Silent Night,” a welcoming family shares their holiday traditions. Rick Steves' Europe. Up here, the Christmas season fills a winter wonderland with good cheer. Olle: Well let’s shake it. Samichlaus surprises the children and checks in his ledger to see if they've been doing their chores…. Andy: Yeah, Olle, I think we can do better. … Then he might ask for a song or a poem…, Samichlaus: What would you like to sing? When it comes to traditional holiday images, Germany’s Bavaria is the heartland. The European Christmas season is long and festive. The TV Special: Experience Christmas with Rick Steves in England, Norway, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland! In Burgundy, carols ring out at church and a family preps a special dinner. December 23, 2019. Behind the Scenes: Filming Christmas in Switzerland. Thanks once again and have a wonderful Christmas wherever you are. Anne: We've got the tree. Rick Steves' European Christmas (2005) From England to Wales, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, you'll see the bright Christmas markets, hear local choirs, share holiday traditions with families…and even play in the snow Rick: This feels just right in the winter doesn't it? High in Switzerland, the mighty Alps seem to shout the glory of God. See you next year. Back in the village, the kids take the tree home and we've been invited to enjoy another Christmas tradition. It takes the reader on a journey across Europe to reveal the food, decorations, songs, and celebrations of its many countries. After dinner, both our families gather in the living room… lighting the candles is a treat our children will always remember. Come on in and stand just there… and you stand just there… you come across there… that's right… and tell me your name… Festive Fun: Rick and his crew experienced 12 carol concerts, 11 mugs of Glühwein, 10 living mangers, 9 happy families, 8 Christmas feasts, 7 Euro-cultures, 6 mistletoe kisses, 5 alternative Santas, 4 pounds of weight gain, 3 midnight Masses, 2 exhausted cameramen, and a very merry Christmas for one and all (go ahead, sing it)! Up here, where villages huddle under towering peaks, Christmas fills a wintry wonderland with good cheer. And the performance is always followed by a treat from his big bag of gifts. 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