A PERFECT DAY IN THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE: Arley Hall & A German Christmas Tradition

A PERFECT DAY IN THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE: Arley Hall & A German Christmas Tradition// Happy Tuesday, After our 4 week lockdown, Joerg and I went for a wonderful stroll in the English countryside (you know we do it so often) and visited Arley Hall, one of our favourite places in Cheshire and filming locations of the very successful series 'Peaky Blinders'. It was such a sunny and lovely day and after that, we went home to embrace one of our very German Christmas traditions. Much love, Kirsten & Joerg
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[@txspacemom765]

I ran and made some tea, with some toast with jam and butter and settled in for all this goodness! Good afternoon from Texas!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much Heather!

[@ayseberry7494]

Me, also. A pot of tea and a little bit of marzipan. Such a treat with the lovely two.

[@marianfrances4959]

What? No eggnog?!!

[@spoggy]

Waving at you in Texas from the forest of Tasmania - Merry Christmas :)

[@txspacemom765]

@@spoggy How cool! Hey Y'all!

[@beverlyzulauf8940]

Joerg looks HANDSOME and Kirsten, you look ADORABLE❣️

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much Beverly!

[@happymeditator3595]

I love everything about this video: the Christmas tunes, the wreaths, the countryside, the houses, the grateful horse riders, St Nicolas gifts, the advent calendar, and the charming stylish, and very lovable couple.

[@beckykukoski8678]

The brick work on that house is amazing

[@Ms.W529]

Y’all are so precious.

[@terrythomas830]

Kirsten ,Joerg made me laugh I didn’t see he had such a fun personality till today. He’s a kid in the candy store. He can be silly you are always laughing. I hope your life together is blessed 😇

[@maggiedoor6093]

Terry Thomas He always makes me laugh, I agree Joerg sausage rolls with chutney or mustard is great. You have to try the large type of sausage rolls served hot with mashed potatoes, vegetables and gravy. Delicious.

[@elizabethanne8729]

Don’t leave Joerg waiting at the Chapel!!! He loves you!!🥰

[@chrisbg5200]

What a nice day in England! In Germany we had grey and foggy weather. I enjoy the impressions. Thanks for sharing!

[@pegala]

How lovely to spend some time with Joerg and Kirsten.😘

[@marysmyth8288]

My heart was screaming , Glory and Hallelujah, the beauty of this marvelous home Touches my soul, thank you so much Kirsten an Joerg for the visit An it charmed me. To see Kirsten peek through the window at the Christmas tree. Stunning gardens , you both are such an Admirable loving couple So glad the lockdown. Rules allowed you your days Outing , Love your happy bantering .*great Best wishes, Mary Canada

[@donnarakitzis2719]

Thank you for sharing your Christmas traditions.

[@cynthiaenglish2736]

Thank you for all of the fun, cheeriness, information and love you pack into all of your videos. These are incredibly time consuming to plan and produce. What a gift; we are so fortunate to benefit from your creativity.

[@aqua3461]

Oh Kirsten, you just look gorgeous in that coat and barret! You were made for this colour. May Nikolaus bring you many more garments!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much!

[@KH-nn6kh]

Dawning your colours and brightening the world. Wonderful!

[@simone4420]

Jörgs new haircut looks great. He looks like an English country lord. i miss the drone. And of course, this applies to all of your videos: I´m looking forward to more. :)

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thank you. I‘m afraid we aren’t allowed to use the drone everywhere and really respect that.

[@markbuten1728]

Oh my goodness. Saint Nicholas day. I remember all through my childhood. I would wake up in the morning, and my bedroom slippers would be filled with oranges and walnuts. This tradition was passed down from my grandmother to my mother to me thank you for reminding me of this memory.

[@BubsyMupsy]

In Bulgaria on 6th December is St. Nikolas day too ( Sveti Nikolai), people named after the saint celebrate their name day (Nikola, Nikolai, Nikoleta etc) . He is patron of the fishermen as well, so everyone bakes and eats fish. Last day being allowed to eat fish before Christmas. I think I prefer your tradition 🍫🍬🍫😄😄

[@145iamveruca1]

I just Googled Joerg's lunch and they have a wonderful recipe on BBCGoodfoods. Another wonderful upload Kirsten. I just love how beautiful you looked today and how much Joerg is coming out of his shell. I have been watching Kirsten videos for years and the last 10 or so months, Joerg has really become a wonderful part of "Kirsten and Joerg" Be Blessed both of you.

[@CAROLINAPARISLONDON]

Thanks for taking us places, our locked down is still going strong here in France. Thanks to you I’m traveling in my armchair! Merci beaucoup 🙏🏻✨☺️

[@victoriainpines]

Such a wonderful way to escape the madness. Thank you Kirsten & Joerg...

[@Irinaki82]

I didn't know about the Saint Nicholas German tradition! I live in a city in Greece and 6th September is a bank holiday, because Saint Nicholas is the Saint who ''protects'' the city! It's so interesting to learn about various traditions with common roots!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

I have to tell you when I watched the first episode of Peaky Blinders I was so blindsided by the language and violence I thought I’d never watch it again. Yes, well, I could not stop going back to watch the next and then the NEXT episode-and I DID fall in love with the characters-just as you said! It was lovely to visit this site with you. I’m grateful to be out and about with you a bit! I FINALLY got out to visit a local beach (an old haunt of mine-it was nearly empty-beautiful weather, it was such a joy to smell the salt air for the first time since January)! I am rarely attracted to programming that had gratuitous violence, and no real plot, but I have to say Peaky Blinders showed what I felt was an element of reality and I think many could relate to that.

[@jaynelymer6442]

Kirsten you look wonderful in red, I love your bag and beret too and Joerg's jacket is so nice. So lovely to see you both enjoying Arley Hall what a great building I love the Victorian style. Joerg should do a sausage roll guide book 😀 What a lovely tradition shoes and chocolate !!! the perfect combination. Looking forward to your next adventure Xx

[@helenbailey8419]

Hi Jayne I love the sausage roll guide.

[@jaynelymer6442]

@@helenbailey8419 Hi Helen, yes I think it would be a task he would enjoy 🤗

[@lynnebeattie4829]

Another lovely afternoon spent visiting the English countryside!

[@alessia0064]

I don't watch TV apart from Strictly, I only watch KZbin which is why I love your videos, you are my YT family I love you both so much 🤩🤩👍👍👍👍

[@ShannonMoody]

I want to move to England! Its always been my dream.

[@stacyharrell-mathers9543]

Darling Joerg and Kirsten, even though l have blessings beyond my wildest dreams, your sincerity is a present that warms my heart. Thank you and Happy Christmas💚❤💚❤💚

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much - Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@verlindaallen6299]

Absolutely. They instantly calm my nerves. ❤️❤️ Sweetest Love 🐦🐦

[@JanasSpace]

Oh Kirsten and Joerg..yes...Mikulas..memmories from back home Slovakia!!...boots cleaning night before and put them on window!....what a joy...it is still celebrated!..loved your vlog walk...oh that history..and sunny sky just makes it!!...hugs...Jana x

[@davidwelty9763]

I am always amazed at how green the UK is even in late autumn, considering how far north you are.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Yes it’s because winters are quite mild which makes a huge difference.

[@carolyng5133]

I was thinking that too David. Here in Maine the grass and everything turns brown in November.

[@HelenBeeee]

I love those christmas wreaths they were so beautiful and reasonably priced too. Thanks for sharing the traditions its been very interesting. :)

[@KirstenJoerg]

Yes, the prices were amazing.

[@KH-nn6kh]

I was thinking the same, beautiful and full with varied greens, and very reasonable

[@iloveanimals1964]

Guys,I live round the corner! 😃😘

[@robertpolaco6921]

Whenever my spirit is on a low I know I can turn to you two and my heart is warmed...🥰

[@verlindaallen6299]

Beautiful wreaths I would definitely buy one

[@coloreyes123]

We have the Reyes Magos in Hispanic culture. Shoe is placed on the windowsill on Jan 6 and it gets filled with goodies

[@sherriekeller319]

Kirsten and Jorge, I love you both so much. You are charming and funny and sincere and the love and respect you show to each other is beautiful. Thank you for filming your lives and sharing. Frohliche Weihnachten und in English, Merry Christmas.

[@Mhs3791]

Y’all just make my Tuesdays and Fridays! Your walk and filming at Arley was breathtaking! I would love to own property large enough to own sheep! The area we live in is farmland and there are MANY sheep and goat farms, along with dairy farms. During the late fall there’s a Farm and Fiber tour that allows you to drive through the countryside and visit farms and animals. At these farms you can taste cheeses and buy wool to make your own creation. It makes for a lovely day out. Y’all are the sweetest two! Enjoy tier 2 and the coming week. Always find Peace and Joy!

[@juttalio1664]

Your videos always make my happy. I can dive into your world and feel good. Thank you.

[@nadx1081]

Dear kirsten i wished if i had a gentleman like yours 🎩🎩 i like your respect and love for each other 💑😻😻

[@bondoneill9606]

So true what a lovely man a true gentleman. A wonderful couple.

[@nadx1081]

@Mabel Rose Owen you deserve a Noble prize🏆 of patience and andurance and i' m sure you have a very big heart💝 all my respects 👍😘🌷🌷🌷

[@HelenR72]

Norfolk holds some precious yet poignant memories for me, so looking forward to hearing all about it. I would be like you Kirsten and let the cat out of the bag 😂 and tell all. Hope you get to go to Norfolk and have a magical time 🙏

[@lydiaschicklin5978]

Concerning St Niklaus, it is the same in Alsace! He comes at home with his book and asks if my kids were good and they usually stay YES but because of Covid he dis ont come in person I Said To my son tant St Nicolas is ill and that he have his present To his aunties ! He was delighted as you know my son Marc has Down Syndrome and we were afraid that he might not understand why St Nicolas was not able to come at home. His reaction was great! We were really amazed and happy ! We bought a ton of Manala because he just loves them! There are a lot of different sorts of Manala (chocolate chips, all chocolate, with sugar, etc...) He prefers the plain ones. All is Well that ends Well! Bisous from Alsace ! Night night Liebe Kirsten und Joerg ! 🤗😘🎁

[@andreapretlow2897]

I love the little fox tails on your sweater!

[@mariannewesten6841]

Ein perfekter Tag👍.Es ist Herlich um mit Euch mit zu wandern. In die Niederlande wird der Nikolaus auch am 5en gefeiert. Auch wenn ich nicht mehr da wohne.Wir haben es immer gefeiert. Liebe Grüsse,und bleibt Gesund👍

[@nanamjbri]

What my parents use to do for my 3 brothers and I we would put out one of our slippers the night before Christmas 🎄 and Santa Claus🎅🏼 would leave a gift in each slipper 🎁. I am 64 years old and I remember all those awesome years of memories 🎄 my parents are both not here now my dad passed away 17 years ago 😢 and my mom passed away 3 years ago 😢 and one of my brothers that was 5 years younger then I passed away 7 years ago 😢 so now all we have are amazing memories that my two brothers and I will cherish forever ♥️ I also lost my husband 8 months after my mom and we were married for 35 amazing years he was my soulmate and my best friend 😢 I have lost a lot of my love ones and it’s been very hard 😢 . So enjoy every minute you can with each other because life is way too short ♥️ Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 Love watching your videos ♥️

[@marianfrances4959]

Always fascinating to see old architecture when one lives in the new-world! Good to get out for a nice walk. Stay safe! 😉🇨🇦p.s. I want no other chocolate than lindt!

[@sherryhudson9075]

Jorge’s haircut is nice but you, Kristin, your hair looks beautiful today.😍

[@TheEGA4421]

Joerg & Kristen, even though you are both Germans, I love how you have embraced the British lifestyle...while remembering your German heritage! I love your videos because both of you take your viewers to places where normally no one will film. I thank you for that. Also...Kristen, you rock in your red boots and I also love your red coat. Along with your red hair...red "is" your color! 🥰 Merry Christmas from Arizona, USA.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@martinhitch9116]

If I see your names come up on my list, I play your video first. Such a treat! How wonderful that you are coming here to Norfolk. I moved here two years ago and live by the sea. I hope that when you come, you have a wonderful time.

[@irismikhaeil3223]

Greeting from Australia, absolutely love you videos. Thank you for sharing a bit of your outings.❤

[@sergeylapshin5308]

Somewhere there the Cheshire cat lives🐱, and Alice can see his smile. 😁As we can imagine it, Thanks to you.❤🧡💛 But we put the sweets on December the 19th.😊

[@debrap947]

"Every day is a school day" Joerg is so funny! Love all the reasons to eat chocolate. 😆 Thanks for the Arley Hall tour...such a gorgeous day for it. Take care.

[@carolyng5133]

I loved peaking through the library window! I always purchase my advent calendars from a German company. They make the best ones! Love from Maine ❤️❤️

[@KirstenJoerg]

So happy to hear! Yes, we really loved our last advent calendars from Niederegger, so lovely.

[@grimmmunro2279]

Looking forward to norfolk, as I've never been and always wanted to visit.your both so loving and respectful to each other,I would have liked a jourg. Xxx

[@ritaking8827]

We always have our goodies in our Dutch wooden shoes! Isn’t it wonderful I love doing things like this!

[@debbieredhill]

We don't have San Nicolás in Spain but I've heard of it. Funny though that we leave shoes too out for Reyes Magos ( the 3 Kings or Wise men) they come on the night of the 5th to the 6th of January. The shoesmust be clean and left in the window and the Kings leave presents in them, that we open on the 6th. On the 5th we have parades all over the country, the Kings arrive on their camels with their helpers carrying all the presents and throwing sweets. Kids love it. We all do really. If you've been naughty you get sweet coal 😂😂. Great video as usual. Lovely advent calendar. Take care. Lots of love XXX

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Just stunning, loved everything, especially the walk thru the garden and greenhouse. Kirsten, those red boots... I covet those red boots of yours. Oh Dear, Joerg looked like Marley's ghost there for a few seconds!

[@marypoppins8083]

What a beautiful house you both find the most lovely places to visit in England, i live 40 minutes from there and did not know it existed thankyou for sharing and taking us with you,

[@Mykelaugustinereed1963]

Kirstin reminds me of Little Nell “Columbia” in “ The rocky horror picture show”

[@jmariejudd1]

I am in my early thirties and am a New Yorker. Your voices are so calming! I imagine you would be startled by mine lol

[@spoggy]

❤️You both look wonderful! Sending love to you both from us here in the Tasmanian Forests. X ❤️

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much! Hope you're keeping very well.

[@hannahroberts6295]

What a contrast! The wilds of the Tasmanian forests to clipped and manicured English country gardens. (Tasmania truly is a wonder of the world)

[@spoggy]

@@hannahroberts6295 Hello - *waving*:-) Yes it is so wild and rugged where we live but parts of Tasmania do resemble English countryside and we love that :-) Merry Christmas to you! :-)

[@hannahroberts6295]

@@spoggy oh yes I agree. I remember the Georgian houses in the midlands and parts of Launceston. But for me it was the south west that captured me many moons ago. Merry Christmas to you too from Canberra!

[@kuti8233]

You are my two sunshines in this covid world♥️✨✨You both have such a sense of style and what's important and rare today you have good old "kinderstube". I feel calm watching your videos. God bless you 😘

[@ShannonMoody]

That advent calendar is so beautiful!!

[@ingridbeentjes9974]

Thank thank you for sharing the countryside that was just so lovely scenery. York your haircut looks very good you look very nice. I enjoyed seeing you guys open up your Advent calendars that's so cool! Have a nice day!

[@shadowbayoutarot]

Ah! Tommy Shelby's house on Peaky Blinders!! Love it! I watch the show too! Thank you for sharing!

[@316kittycat]

Some people make the world a better place just by being in it! You two are definitely in that category and are adding so much joy to the world through these difficult times via your delightful videos and engaging personalities. Not only that, you do it with fabulous style and charm. Thank you so much!

[@victoriamyung7029]

I laughed so hard when you said “you are so bright, there is something wrong, come closer”. So funny and cute!

[@lyssamilhaven7356]

Thank you both for the lovely day out and sharing the German holiday traditions!

[@susenjarvis8281]

I also love the tradition.

[@marionharding6015]

We used to do Sinterklaas with our 3 children putting out a shoe and they loved it .. also here in the Uk 👍🌷❤️loved seeing this .. thanks 🙏

[@jenniferhart7026]

Joerg’s haircut looks great and yours does too Kirsten!! You two were really cracking me up today. Lol. Thanks for lifting my spirits like you always do. Glad you made it through your lockdown 💚

[@doviesharp9023]

I love all your german traditions.Harley hall grounds was lovely .Glad you remembered your advent calendars. Please stay safe on your adventure to Norfolk.looking forward to it.🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🇬🇧

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much Dovie, it's Arley Hall, a wonderful place with lovely gardens.

[@linmims3049]

You two are just so precious to me, I enjoy coming home after a long day at work and having my afternoon/evening coffee and watching your videos. Thank you for allowing us a peek into your life. Y'all are just so sweet. xx

[@hmariacher8616]

You have given me a pleasant start to my day and make me smile with each video. Thank you!.

[@jpattgroupies]

I love seeing you in your red wellies. So authentically British.

[@timothyj1966]

Thank you for Posting.. Arley Hall looks beautiful! Glad you showed us some of the Interiors! Hope you had a Nice St. Nicholas Day! 🎄🔔

[@blupoppy608]

K & J, this video was so warm and cozy, absolutely loved the part of Nikolaus shoe tradition, that;s so sweet.

[@christaherold9825]

Hallo ihr Beiden, ein wunderschöner Ausflug bei dem tollen Wetter. Ich war überrascht, daß in dieser Jahreszeit noch Rosen blühen und im Glashaus die schöne Passionsblume. Bei uns hat der Frost schoon alles gekillt. Ich habe meinen Nachbarn auch jeden einen Schokonikolaus vor die Tür gestellt. Das sind junge nette Leute und die haben sich sehr gefreut. Am 4.12. war der Tag der Hl. Barbara und da habe ich mir Kirsch-, Apfel- und Pfirsichzweige geschnitten, die am Hl. Abend blühen und für das nächste Jahr Glück bringen sollen. Glauben wirs halt mal, ist auch ein alter Brauch. So, dann laßt euch die Nikogutis schmecken und noch eine schöne friedliche Adventszeit. Gruß aus Nürnberg (leider leider ohne Christkindlesmarkt, da fehlt schon was)

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

That was a fun mid-week break. I made shepherd’s pie a la Joerg Sunday and will keep making it! Thank you for the urging to try something I’ve never had but heard about for years.

[@regf811]

Yes!! Here we go..❣️Joerg is soo dapper this morning‼️Of course you both look fantastic as always.🥰

[@GG-si9we]

Perfectly charming!!! It is so restful to see and listen to the two of you in such beautiful and serene settings. You both are so dear!! Thanks for taking the time to made such endearing videos!

[@soniarose1387]

Maybe an hour before you posted this video I was thinking: it's Tuesday. Kirsten and Joerg's video should soon be posted! Always looking forward to your videos 😍😊😍 I love both of your haircuts 🧑🏻‍🦰👱🏻‍♂️

[@lovereikiASMR222]

Thank you for sharing your trip to Arley Hall and your Christmas traditions!🎄 You guys are the cutest couple💕

[@reasonableandfair7662]

Our daughter was married at Arley Hall. They had a blessing in the chapel too. It was an amazing day. Thanks for this beautiful video

[@Rose-yd7bn]

You are nicest people.... I wish I could meet you in person! Have a cup tea with you and a sausage roll! Sending a hug from Boston! 🎄🥰🎄

[@creolelady182]

I had always wanted to visit Arley Hall when I first saw it on a British Television ghost story called "Shades of Darkness"The Lady's Maid's Bell. The interiors were used as well

[@helenbailey8419]

Your German traditions are wonderful.Rich in detail,lovely quality

[@jacquelinewale1231]

I live in Norfolk we have some beautiful places here .

[@lanabrooks1554]

Kirsten your hair looks extra cute today, love the fringe!

[@helenbailey8419]

How lovely to read other countries traditions..

[@katherinelittrell9689]

I am of German heritage, so even in the US, we celebrated St. Nicholas Day. We did our shoes overnight and woke up to chocolates, chewing gum and tangerines!😊 So much fun!!!

[@courtneyhume7918]

What a lovely day you shared with us! Your Advent calendars are wonderful! Looking forward to our Norfolk surprise, Kirsten and Joerg. Stay well. 🥰 from Courtney

[@AshleyLimFangRu]

Enjoy your smiles, conversations, nature ...

[@pedrabrulez1820]

In Belgium we also have ‘Sinterklaas ‘ on the 6th of december. Enjoy the chocolat !

[@kimjluke]

All the different traditions are so much fun to discover! Thank you ☺️🌲

[@carmenbrisbane4099]

Loved it. Such a treat. Thank you.

[@carolrichardson5259]

I love you fox jumper Kirsten. Gorgeous 💞

[@jillduncan2971]

Hate when your videos end. I enjoy them so much. I learn something new each time. Thank you for sharing your lives.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thank YOU so so much for watching Jill.

[@karenhartley1475]

The gardens were beautiful! What a pretty day to venture out. I remember being in military housing in Germany (80s) and all the children’s shoes left out in the hallway waiting to be filled with candies! Kirsten your hair looks amazing. The layering in the back is so pretty. Maybe it’s an angle I haven’t seen of you and it’s not a change. In any case I love it! Joerg is a wonderful husband so he deserves lots of sweets! Hope you get some treats as well Kirsten. Much love to you both! ❤️❤️

[@xana7196]

I wish I had those chocolate calendars 🥰 You two are so lucky!

[@annehunter-compian1125]

Loved this! Have a blessed day!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much, you too!

[@rosp8375]

Your videos are wonderful!!! Good night from Brazil 💖💙

[@nancyhug560]

So excited to see this video - I am huge fan of Peaky Blinders and loved seeing Arley Hall, Thank you & Happy Holidays!!!

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

Brandenburg Germany is where my relations still live in the family castle. My Grandmother still had German traditions and so did the elders so it's nice to see things like this . It brings back memories. Thank you.