A Child's Christmas in Wales

[@spencerpalmer7118]

The best Christmas film of all time, untouchable , ever made!

[@2Sugarbears]

The best. The absolute best.

[@spencerpalmer7118]

I visited the town of Montgomery, Wales, all because of this film. What can I say about the Welsh people? HOSPITABLE! There I was keeping an eye out for the only bus to Shrewbury, England, worrying I would end up stranded in Wales for the night, and I had an elderly Welsh couple offering me to stay in this house for the night. "Oh, don't worry Love! If you miss your bus you can stay in our extra room for the night!" WHAT? The Welsh people are the best!

[@harmoniabalanza]

There are people like that. I've met them. Fewer now than before, but you can change that. It's the way people are supposed to be, Jesus taught that. But hospitality is not limited to real Christians, not at all.

[@spencerpalmer7118]

@@harmoniabalanza, true fewer people like that these days. You can never be too careful. Still I will forever have fond memories of the Welsh people. Montgomery, Wales is a must see for anyone in Britain

[@brigidspencer5123]

@@Helen44mariestupidity? Why would you say that? Are you a thief or a serial killer? Are these people still alive?

[@allthestroke88]

I'm Canadian and I just love watching this movie. Had it on VHS as a child and lost it. Merry Christmas everyone.

[@lordjojo1977]

nah bro i am from ohio and this video is trash

[@chikabungiekirkhoff8669]

Me too, love this movie!

[@teresacorrigan3076]

Me too. 🇨🇦

[@spencerpalmer7118]

Darryl Fraser, pick up a copy of this film on DVD.

[@cilanthropetunia]

So did my brother and I! My mom put so much love into the holidays for us and now I feel so blessed to spend Christmas’s with my parents even though I’m still single on my own.

[@Metaphysics-for-life]

I worked at SOPTV (Southern Oregon Public TV) in 1990 when Fred Flaxman (Executive Producer for WTTW) was the General Manager. He gave me a copy of this film for Christmas, and it's just not Christmas until I have watched it again

[@harmoniabalanza]

I think there may be some Chanukah in there too....

[@Stephanie-kt9vh]

One of the sweetest things, my oldest Son just asked, is there a part 2 to this Mommy where we can watch more of the adventures? Even the children can feel the love, peace, hope and humanity in this. Absolutely Beautiful!!

[@PegLegJordan1985]

My Grandma got this for us as kids and we'd watch it multiple times every Christmas. This is such a nostalgic film and reminds me of how great things were back then.

[@bumblebeemoi]

About 25 years ago, my Ex and i discovered this wonderful movie. I cannot watch any of the silly new stuff anymore; this is Christmas. I still watch it every year, sometimes just alone. I cry every time "All Though the Night" is sung. It deeply touches my spirit with the beauty, love and closeness. Of course, the wording and lyrical quality of the powem is simply unsurpassed' brilliantly beautiful and magnificent.

[@uslines]

Enjoy it and the season. What has passed in your life is sweet and bitter memory. Christmas remains sweet no matter the hard times between the then and now.

[@rubywittnebel9409]

I know what you mean. I did find two lovely Christmas movies. One is called, November Christmas, and the other is Christmas Shoes. They are both movies with heart. I hope you like them. Merry Christmas.

[@hotsickle]

silly...bah hum bugh...

[@enydngaira9761]

beautiful wonderful movie

[@ronnapier7089]

Philip Bourdon

[@michaeldj5]

Beautiful. Reminds me of the Christmases of my boyhood. Christmas Eve was, in the native tongue of my German mother, "Heiligabend," and it was a holy night, observed with happiness, yet, also, sacred solemnity. The candles were all burning, the lights were dim, the Christbaum (Christmas tree) shining, our Nativity scene was in a place of prominence, and Luke chapter 2 was read in English and German. I feel lucky to have had a family that observed and loved that holy night...as I still do to this day. :-)

[@harmoniabalanza]

Bless you!

[@christygum3384]

Beautiful.❤️🎄🕊️🛷⛄️❄️🙏🏼

[@mary.bx19]

They are so cute as grandpa and grandson. Denholm Elliott was a such greater actor and always seems to be so kind and tender !

[@MatthewPhillips-lb6xu]

This movie is a guilty pleasure for me. I am aware of its faults but I love it anyway. Denholm Elliott does such a wonderful job reciting the poem, and such a lovely way to put it into visual storytelling. Dylan Thomas left us at such a young age but he left us a holiday gem with this poem.

[@Frenchblue8]

We read the book in our home every Christmas. As Welsh-Americans, some of whom have never been there, we loved picturing it all, loved hearing what traditions the 'average, everyday' Welsh families did, and do still. But I have never seen this. Thank you1

[@dannysgirl1549]

What a beautiful story. This is one of the best Christmas movies by far. I’ve never had any other Christmas story, other than the birth of Christ, warm my heart as this one has. ❤️🎄

[@cateanon7480]

Hello. As you know, Wales is in the United Kingdom. Our friends, from both England & Scotland,confirm that the traditions portrayed are celebrated in all of the nations in the UK. When we visited the there, however, we did discover 1 old custom which is unique to Wales alone - Welsh Love Spoons. Instead of engagement rings (which few could afford) Welsh males would carve elaborate decorative spoons. Now both rings & spoons (carved or bought) are given. You may have already known. Best Wishes.

[@brigidspencer5123]

Yes, I did buy the Welsh Love Spoons when I visited Wales several years ago because I thought they were so pretty and unique.

[@shermac9436]

I watched this with my two boys when they were young. They are now in their 30's. I've been looking to view again. I visited Swansea in the 80's, loved Wales. Thanks!

[@svaphrodite]

I used to read this to my son every Christmas for many years. Then this video came out and we would watch it together. It's beautifully done and I still watch it every year. I'm hoping someday BBC will remaster it and release it again.

[@mikasayeger9452]

This was the last movie my family and I watched with my grandfather, rest in peace grandpa, my family and I miss you. 😢

[@_Just_George]

May he rest in Peace. Cherish the memories !

[@mikasayeger9452]

@@_Just_George thank you

[@petersmith1027]

Brings memories flooding back has Xmas really changed that much or is it we have lost the innocence we had most of all I miss my mother and father and brothers and sisters most gone now we may not have had a lot but the love was there

[@_Just_George]

Keep the memories alive. You'll see them again some day. Energy is eternal

[@ianhickey2057]

I used to watch this with my family every Christmas Eve when I was a child. Originally from California, I'm here in Cardiff these days, without friends or family around to make it feel like the holidays. And yet, with this little show, it feels like Christmas. I may be miles and miles away, but this video always makes me feel like I'm right at home. Denholm Ellliot will always be an honorary uncle, and the voice and lyricism of Dylan Thomas will always sound like childhood for me.

[@pitabreadboi8248]

My favorite christmas film. Brings tears to my eyes

[@evanklein3549]

My late mother made this beautiful little memoir an annual part of our Christmas. Her and my father made Christmas a magical time of year for our family. This film is a permanent fixture in that magic. I'll watch it again with my father this year for the umpteenth time and enjoy it more than ever!

[@JonKennedy]

i'm amazed that this Christmas in Wales is much closer to mine in Pennsylvania than my children's Christmases in California ever were. Theirs, despite my best efforts, seem to have been bereft of all tradition or continuity to Christmases past. The one exception to that in their Christmases may have been viewings of Dickens and It's A Wonderful Life.

[@fridaviv4933]

It's "Christmas Now" to quote the script and here in 2012, I am thrilled to find this warm, wonderful Christmas movie on KZbin. Been watching for it a long time. So, thank you for posting.

[@cateanon7480]

EVERY child should see this uplifting portrait of Christmas in the United Kingdom. Even though it contains some mischief, the young man portrayed is, basically, a good kid who, clearly, has grown into a loving grandfather. The parents are, also, shown to be affectionate who respond to the dog-whistle antic without violence, only suggesting the boy take his energy outside. Anyway, posting is appreciated. Happy New Year to jonoldboy!

[@katarinasvensson9801]

I was also wery impressed by them a pleassant suprice

[@Stephanie-kt9vh]

All these years later, I'm sharing it with my children. I watched it originally when my oldest was a new baby.. now he's old enough to 'get it' and he has a younger Brother and Sister, I'm sharing it with all of them. An innocent beauty, a peace that people today, I'm not sure they would understand.. I wanted to share with you, 9 years after your post, Mom's are still sharing this with their kiddos. Even I. America. Be blessed my friend.

[@yahuchanonyakov]

48:46.....I wish I still had an aunt like that....such a sweet smile. Pretty much all my aunts are passed away now...nevertheless, this is still a beautiful holiday classic. I first watched in 1987 as a teenager....

[@richarddowney1972]

Has it been nearly a year? And,,here am I, teary eyed again, viewing,, with gratitude, this marvelous seasonal classic. Wish I could have lifted a glass with you back in NYC Dylan. But you were too old and I, alas, too young. The City is long ago and far away from the French country-side. Still, at this time of year, a good brew together in an accomidating saloon in New York City, or Brittany, or some jolly town in Wales would be most welcome. Happy Holliday to Dylan, Denholm, and all who are enchanted with December 25.

[@Jan96106]

You're a good writer, but you probably already know that. I can't help but note, however, that drink was Dylan's downfall, which I've always thought was a shame.

[@philipwesley4]

I live near Laugharne and frequently pass by Dylan's grave. I'll tell him your thinking of him!

[@daniellenicole5007]

This is such a wonderful story. I have the book and the audio and now the movie. AND, oh, to have a fireplace -- IN THE BEDROOM!

[@harmoniabalanza]

My brother had a fireplace in his bedroom....RIP

[@JustTrying87]

Have you ever seen St. Nick?

[@richarddowney1972]

Thank you so much. Denholm Elliott was more than Indy's partner.

[@jillianhorsley5985]

Just as i remember Christmas as a child....wonderful and magical.

[@jazzdronning]

Thank you SO much for uploading this. I've been trying to get this for years without success. My all time favourite Christmas film and book.

[@catherinerooney6098]

A small dry eggshell voice.. that traumatised me for years

[@plowmensclocks]

Oh my goodness! I'm absolutely delighted to find this wonderful film on KZbin at last - I so hope it stays here! Thank you so much - a Christmas present indeed. watch it with your whole family and be enchanted.

[@spidermoth1170]

Marvelous acting with storytelling at its finest Thank you O thank you for having this on KZbin sooo well worth watching for those who love the "olden day" glory of theatre 👍🏻🌟x many. Cheers 🥂🍻 to days/ways gone by and may long they live forever Happy New Year 2021

[@nativevirginian8344]

My favorite Christmas movie. ❤

[@lorismith2398]

I been watching this every Christmas for the past several years. It's part of my Christmas tradition.

[@Roskva76]

Thank you SO much for uploading this! I remember watching it on telly here in Norway when I was a kid, but I haven't been able to find it again - until now!

[@karlbryhn]

Samme her, bare syv år senere. Har aldri glemt den gangen jeg såg denne på nrk.

[@NuLiForm]

....this is absolutely Wonderful! Thank You so Very Much!...my pop was from Wales, so...this has a little bitty extra special meaning to us..Happy Christmas Blessings to All

[@caspence56]

One of the best and loveliest Christmas stories ever, beautifully filmed and sweetly nostalgic. An overlooked treasure I enjoyed over and over through the years.

[@rejmayer967]

Oh how I absolutely love this! I cry at the end, each time!

[@asb9242]

Thank you for sharing this! My mom and I have watched this every Christmas for years but our old VHS finally stopped working. Now Christmas will be complete! I still get very emotional every time they sing "All Through the Night." Beautiful Story!

[@MarelisaFabrega]

This is wonderful. I was researching "Christmas stories by famous authors" for a blog post I'm writing, and that's how I came across the short story "A Child's Christmas in Wales". I read the story and loved it, and came on KZbin to see if a movie had been made of it. I'm so glad I found this!

[@MarelisaFabrega]

+Charles Jannuzi Yes, thank you. I added "A Christmas Memory" to the post.

[@juedwerdui5206]

Hi, Charles.

[@harmoniabalanza]

It is one of the greatest.

[@elkems]

Leo Tolstoy "Where love is God is " is spectacular

[@ChrisSunHwa]

Thank you so much for this! My mother and I watched it and we'd never seen it before. So pleasant and light-hearted! Merry Christmas!

[@rmesteban]

I've watched this every year, for many years now. I wasn't able to watch it on my DVD player this time around, so I was glad to find this beloved film here on youtube. Thank you for posting it, and hope you'll keep it up!

[@cynthiabower7833]

Thanks so much for posting this wonderful movie..so tender and heartwarming…a real holiday treasure!

[@Scripter555]

Thanks for putting this up- been looking for it for ages. Best version so far - cheers

[@rosemarymcbride3419]

Sometime in the mid 90s the local PBS affiliate aired this at Christmas time and we recorded a copy. Has been my family's Christmas Eve tradition to watch this ever since.

[@TheMarmiemommy]

Great little Christmas movie. A glimpse into the past of a sweet, old time.

[@colinwood8558]

We had a VHS of this when I was a child that we recorded from TV. I used to watch it all the time. Such a beautiful film. I have no idea what happened to it over the years, but I miss watching it. My grandfather grew up in a village near Swansea. He was a radar operator in the Home Counties somewhere during the war and was almost killed by a V-1 at one point. He's got Parkinson's now and he's fading fast. I'm so glad to find this film on KZbin so I can show it to him this Christmas. Thank you jonoldboy for posting it. Merry Christmas. I teared up at my desk at work while writing this.

[@ataaah]

THANK YOU so much for posting this. It's a lovely movie. I grew up listening to Dylan Thomas every year with my family; we had an old scratched record, and he had the most amazing speaking voice. The recording was available on CD for awhile, it's probably floating around the web somewhere.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Dylan Thomas didn't sound very Welsh did he? He had an accent like an Oxford don

[@Mahoney2866]

I've seen it on KZbin. You might search for it and enjoy it again. It's wonderful how sounds bring memories ❤

[@ataaah]

@@Mahoney2866 Yes, I found it on KZbin this December. Thank you!

[@mrbarth]

I have been looking for this version for years. Thank you for uploading this beautiful story.

[@TheRickie41]

Wonderful, full of the magic of great poetry and heartwarming nostalgy. So beautiful, thank you!

[@barbaraboeckman1510]

How sweet those old days of Christmas are! I cherish all of them.

[@Antsy027]

Thanks for posting this. It's a really charming version and Denholm Elliott is wonderful in it.

[@BonnieCurtis-h4h]

Naughty boys. Beautiful fire engine. Cute Welsh Xmas tale.

[@ianarmer8564]

Adore this production. So difficult to find (I think even the DVD is now out of print) so thanks for posting it. Watched this so many times as a kid.

[@marthajaneadams3871]

Thank you for posting this treasure! A Christmas favorite!

[@artistcaleb]

I used to watch this around Christmastime when I was a kid! I thought I'd never find it again. Thank you for uploading this!

[@judycarlander7081]

What a charming visual account of Dylan Thomas's beautiful memoir! Love it!

[@vpoll7709]

I'm moving this year and ALL my DVDs are in storage. I thought I was out of luck for any Christmas cheer without my wonderful videos and then I found THIS!! Thanks SO much for recording and posting this!! Happy Christmas to you!

[@philipwesley4]

Absolutely priceless! Why is this never on terrestrial TV on Christmastime?

[@harmoniabalanza]

Take a wild guess why

[@smokinweb]

So beautiful film, Merry Christmas to everyone and a happy new year!

[@dinkydog56]

This has always been a favorite of mine, and I brought my kids up with it every Christmas. It is very difficult to find now. Thank you for posting!

[@roger321100]

First saw this I think in the early 90's at my wife's parents house...they made me a dodgy very fuzzy VHS copy....this is wonderful....makes me cry so much..thanks for posting....please keep it on you tube...

[@abunimbus9161]

Thank you. One of my favourite Christmas films.

[@mrbarth]

Thank you for posting this. One of my favourite Christmas films.

[@Alexandrashepiro]

This is how a Christmas show should be....

[@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401]

Such a wonderful film of memories. Good for us all to see and appreciate.

[@rebeccarisk1772]

I love this. :) Used to check it out from the library around Christmastime when I was younger. Can't find it anywhere now!

[@victorialoren2372]

I never even heard or seen this movie but I’m going to watch it now with all the positive comments 🎄💙

[@anna9072]

Somewhere I’ve got a record - yes, vinyl - of Dylan Thomas reading this story. It was always one of my favorite Christmas family traditions.

[@peterroberts69]

Just got in from seeing a play of A Child's Christmas in Wales - By Dylan Thomas at the Swansea Grand Theatre and thought I'd search for this on You Tube. Glad I did, it's a lovely adaptation thank you for posting.

[@melvinconners8010]

Did u enjoy the production? I didn't I am afraid.

[@peterroberts69]

Yes, I enjoyed it. I though the group of players did very well and a good adaptation.

[@creepmag62]

just lovely, thanks

[@ArtamStudio]

What kind of hard-hearted person can downvote this? Even if you don't celebrate Christmas.

[@Frenchblue8]

I know, we simply call them the "contrarians" - sadly, they're everywhere - all over every Yahoo comments section, as well. One could post something like, "My sister had a baby this morning" - and one or more anonymous people will down vote it, just because they are unhappy grumps. They'll dv the most innocuous, non controversial things. Yep. Contrarians. They're nothing nobodies. Ignore 'em.

[@knickbooks6648]

This production is magical. Truly a treasure.

[@greenvalley87]

RIP Denholm Elliot.

[@cellofingers]

Never seen this before and many thanks for uploading!

[@NorthernBlueHouse]

Thank you so much for adding this. It's one of my all time favorites Christmas movies and it's extremely difficult to find.

[@lesleydrayton7257]

So happy to find this. I have it on video but but the player no longer works. Love to watch it every Christmas Eve.

[@pilllows1]

Thank you so much, brings back so many memories.

[@sovaydesitges]

best Christmas movie EVER!

[@steeltownbrown52]

Seen this a couple times as a kid too. Have been looking for this film. Started tearing-up as soon as young Geraint is bidding goodnight as his family is singing (then when it snowed as present-day Geraint opens the window). Didn't realize that the Oatmeal Crisp guy (Geraint's dad) was in this.

[@veganleigh4817]

You mean Nigel Bennett? He played LeCroix in Forever Knight, among other parts. Very accomplished actor and author.

[@patricktobin2820]

Quite simply entrancing...

[@briandelaney9710]

A clsssic I watch every yr. That ending scene when the boy kisses all his relatives good night while all sing “All Through the Night “ and he feels so safe !!

[@Hubbblesgirl]

A wonderful movie, one of my favorites

[@timbromilow7769]

Beautiful, thanks for posting.

[@serafinafly]

Thank you so much for posting this. It is a favorite of mine!

[@lizhoffmann1232]

This is such a lovely story...

[@tinaantosch7650]

Lovely!

[@maryg124]

Beautiful movie. Thank you for sharing!🎄🎅🏻

[@MrZELIG9]

🎄Such a memorable Christmas tale🎄

[@palmercolts]

I feel fortunate to have this film, both on VHS and DVD. Why this film is not readily available? I don't know. Denholm Elliot is "A Child's Christmas in Wales."

[@railwaystationmaster]

In memory of my old cycling companion ED missed even more at Christmas .

[@daisychain3]

So great that this is here! This has never been released in a British format video or DVD, so it is fun people can watch this from Wales and other parts of the UK!

[@essi61]

Yes it is amazing.

[@roywillmott2128]

Hello good people, Bloke Zed did not have a reply tab, so I will borrow yours, Bloke Zed it would be appreciated if you would keep your twisted mind and your dirty language to yourself, I wonder if you use that language around your parents and your wife and kids.

[@grandslam1998]

Feel the words feel the words.

[@tersta1]

Interesting to see the Welsh-Canadian cooperative in this film's production. The Global Television Network, Atlantis Films, Mark Irwin as director of Canadian photography, Toronto Boys Choir sung the Christmas carols, there was an entire Canadian Crew. Even the Association of Canadian Film Craftspeople was involved. The grandfather was played by Denholm Elliot, an Englishman from Ealing, a suburb of London. I hope he had an authentic Welsh accent for this film. That's why I watched it, to tell the truth! I'm writing an animation film script about an old Welshman, his dog, a Faerie named Danu and a mouse named Aidan. The story unfolds in Madoc, a county in eastern Ontario named after the 12th century prince, Madoc ap Owain Gwynedd, who is thought to have discovered North America in 1170. Madoc came from the Gower Peninsual in Wales. If anyone can say if Elliot spoke with an authentic Welsh accent in this film, please do let me know. I'm also wondering about the the young Geraint (grandfather as a boy), played by Jessie McBrearty. Thanks. Oh and if anyone can suggest a popular Welsh dog name, I would certainly be grateful! :D

[@larryforshaw2658]

I'd like to know the name of the song that is sung in the movie. Unfortunately I don't know the name of it, but some of the words are "come, come to the cradle", it's a very beautiful song that I'd like to find. Thanks for any help. . . . Larry

[@rachelowens3084]

Larry Forshaw The song is called "Tua Bethlhem Dref" in the original welsh, the english version is harder to find, but it's titled 'On To Bethlehem Town' a search for that should get you some nice versions! Happy Christmas!

[@PaulineWright-o2h]

lovely old fashioned Christmas.

[@dawnd.5290]

Sweet story.

[@jjklein9221]

thank you thank you! my DVD of this is in storage :) Merry Christmas!

[@CormacNJ]

One of my favorite Christmas films. Shame Dillon Thomas had such a sad and short life.

[@hippojuice23]

Spelling Dylan, from whom Bob Dylan took his stage name.

[@harmoniabalanza]

drank to death

[@stanleymoon]

The tree lights were electric in modern time, but candles on flash back tree,watch it again.

[@carolinegray5]

a child brings u together

[@peskylisa]

All through the Night is one of those songs that leaves me so damn weepy! Sorry!