Loniless is when you are with not the amount of people you love to be with. Solitude is being content on your own. ❤💕
@Kindofalot4 жыл бұрын
Maria, I just wanted to tell you that even with all the craziness of 2020 your advent calendar still applied for me and I really enjoyed this series. It was really beautiful. Hope you're doing well ! God Jul !
@shrutiprashanth2227 Жыл бұрын
I love your channel. Please keep adding more videos. We moved to Sweden from India a few years ago. Such videos help us understand Swedish culture and traditions better. Please add videos about fika for different seasons and occasions. Thanks a lot!! 😊
@joangilday12985 жыл бұрын
Dear Maria -- I spent the last two days watching your Advent Calendar series -- half the first day and the other half this morning. You must have put so much work into these episodes; they're so professionally done, yet done with your special touch -- from the heart. I'm 76 years old and I've never stopped loving to learn new things. This heartwarming series is so educational for a US citizen like myself who knew nothing about your beautiful country before. I can't thank you enough for all that you have shared with us. I look forward to all of your videos. And, by the way, you speak English so well. Did you learn it in school?
@jennymedy5 жыл бұрын
In Sweden we start to study English when we are about 8 years old and then we study it althrough our school years 😊
@danaborgman85264 жыл бұрын
Hej Maria, So nice to watch this video even in July of 2020. December 24th was my farfar's birthday. It's is fun to so many traditions I remember from my childhood even though I am American. My father came from Östergötland. Tusen tack!
@deborahmcginnis83075 жыл бұрын
🎄🎁❤🎄❤🎄🎁🎄❤🎄🎁❤🎄 What a beautiful series this was! I feel as though I have been given a special gift from you in these lovely videos. Thank you, Maria, for the gift of your time and the sharing of yourself with us all. God bless you and yours abundantly in this upcoming Christmas Season and always! 🎄❤🎄🎁🎄❤🎄🎁🎄❤🎄🎁🎄
@WayfaringStranger565 жыл бұрын
You are a beautiful soul, sweet Maria. Thank you for making this world a better place. Praying that 2019 is wonderful for you and your husband and family. xo, Maria
@ingagirard96565 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this series with all of us♥ You have brought me some of the traditions and warmth of my family homeland. I am the last of my generations family...all that is left are my children, and I have shared your episodes with them. God Jul♥
@barefootGemini4 жыл бұрын
Watching this in 2020 and your message is heard even more this year as I prepare for a Christmas in isolation. Thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄
@TheNinjaInConverse6 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas everyone! It's been an honor to watch these all, and read all these beautiful comments:)
@donnamcnair67305 жыл бұрын
Dear Maria, thank you for sharing your beautiful Christmas Advent Calendar. I watched it in October 2019 and I feel that you have made something wonderful and timeless. Lots of love from Australia. xxx
@sc79914 жыл бұрын
You are truly so inspiring to so many people...thank you! God Jul & Puss & kram!
@icecastles14325 жыл бұрын
You dear one were born for a reason. You are bringing unity back in hearts of people. People of the world are missing it and you're an important speck of light and energy to them. How wonderful you're as a pebble in the water, what wonderful waves you bring. Good day .
@nicoswanmakes5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this series! This has really filled my heart with joy. I'm finding after watching your videos that my Polish Swedish great grandparents greatly effected our Christmas traditions, which also turns out to be my fondest Christmas memories. I know now they are rooted in my Scandinavian heritage. Happy Yule 2019!
@angiemcdermid48454 жыл бұрын
It has meant so much to me this Christmas season to sit with a cup of tea and my knitting and travel to your beautiful space
@1sweffling6 жыл бұрын
Oh you lovely girl:) God Jul to you too!! You have brought back to many happy memories for me from loved ones i have lost, and a culture which now seems rather distant but poignant to me. This Advent Calendar has been a joy and a delight and I cannot thank you enough for all your hard work and love to your youbube watchers. As I have watched your vlogs I have brought out all the embroidered table runners from my Swedish grandmother and they are decorating our living room. I have collected twigs and twisted white lights and white hearts around them and dusted them with a little artificial snow and they are my Christmas tree: everyone says how lovely it looks, and it is so simple and definitely influenced by your own attitude to the world around us. I hope you have magical Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year. With much gratitude. xxx
@inkaforever11973 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you very much, indeed, Maria. It's so true what you are speaking about. You gave people (including me) love and I wish you love and happy sparkles in your heart whatever happens in life. I wish Jesus Christ always guides and supports you. 💝
@darcyferrigno5 жыл бұрын
I am tearing up this is beautiful and this advent was everything I didn't know I needed. It has been a hectic holiday year this year and I love just remembering it is all about love and peace and joy. And spreading those things as much as we can. Thank you Maria. You really have touched people and that is sincerly the best gift you can ever give.
@melindathomas30535 жыл бұрын
Your Beautiful. Kind. LOVE that you LOVE nature. LOVE your videos. So we say from the United States of America... " MERRY CHRISTMAS ". M
@andrewperry69916 жыл бұрын
Hi Maria, the greatest gift anyone can share with another person is there time and friendship. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the videos you have posted and the time and effort put into doing your advent calendar. It's been a pleasure to watch them on a daily basis and Savor the knowledge and culture from Sweden. Many times I have posted to you via KZbin and our Facebook and you have always posted back to me personalized messages and for that I am thankful for the Personal interaction. Tomorrow I spend Christmas day with a very good friend of mine and his granddaughter who was in second grade named Alice who had lost her mother. The tree is bursting with presents and gifts from many family and friends to show Alice is not alone. May you, Hobby and family and may all of you be blessed.
@taniaphillips98865 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your love from your beautiful heart and soul may you have a lovely Christmas and a beautiful life. Your an angel from heaven thank you. God bless you and your family xx
@shirleyhanson61325 жыл бұрын
Hello Maria, I "discovered " your channel a month ago and have really enjoyed your Advent Calendar from last year. My great-grandparents came from Norway and several of the Holiday traditions they passed down to us are, of course, very similar. Your warm heart and sincere message of hopefulness came through "loud and clear" and I thank you so much. With love from Montana!💖
@noracourtney19236 жыл бұрын
You are beautiful! Inside and out! Thank you so much for sharing! Create your own bliss...what great advice, not just today. But everyday! God Jul! A Savior has come, like the prophets foretold!!😘❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@gingerredshoes5 жыл бұрын
I love your living Christmas tree! We have a spruce up near the gate at the road. I think I will get some bright red ornaments and decorate it to surprise my family and neighbors.
@crazygoatlady42874 жыл бұрын
Well my lovely, it is November 2020 and I have been watching your Advent Calendar series. I can say in our troubled life you are still touching hearts. I thank you so much for this gift from your heart. Many blessings
@jean60615 жыл бұрын
You are a dear! It's been such a treat learning about your life, about Swedish customs, and being blessed with the beautiful photography of your videos. God bless you and your family, Maria!
@alynesouza27665 жыл бұрын
OK I just watch all the episodes and felt like a Disney Channel Christmas special but for adults, soooo cozy and weirdly familiar (because I'm Brazilian and we have 0 of the Swedish things)and now I'm like, omg someone please just take me to Sweden this Christmas 💛💙
@bz2unow5 жыл бұрын
Lovely, sweet caring and talented Maria! Your heart of gold shows for all to see in these lovely, uplifting videos you labor to make for us. God bless you, hubbby and furry ones!
@kathyforsyth77945 жыл бұрын
I have loved watching each of your Advent videos. I'm so glad I found you! God Jul!!!
@blasphamy725 жыл бұрын
I just discovered your channel within the last couple of weeks. I have so enjoyed watching your videos, and they have touched me and made me remember the magic of this season. You are just lovely and this American from Tennessee has learned so much. Thank you.
@siobahn20116 жыл бұрын
Dear Maria, I have loved watching every single episode, I have loved spending a few minutes “ at your home , enjoying a cup of tea with you” every day. I will miss your daily videos, thank you soo much for your kindness, for your love, and your time. God Jul !!! Maria
@joshreece97964 жыл бұрын
Maria, you are such a lovely, positive person. I so much enjoy your videos and I have used your suggestions several times and they have made a difference in my life. Thank you for that. I know this is from 2018 however, going back just reminds me of the love you continue to spread.
@beatazu4 жыл бұрын
I have been watching your Christmas Calendar in 2019... when I had a very tough December... and your videos gave me a lot of joy and peace and a lot of visual pleasure and inspiration. I feel I should share this feedback with you, especially under this particular video :) Thank you!
@morecm33225 жыл бұрын
such a lovely video, you are a delight to watch and listen too. I thank you for the reminder, everyday I carry the meaning of Christmas with me. I sincerely hope you and your family have love,health and harmony in all the days to follow. god bless you for your gentle way and sharing with us.
@katefo46504 жыл бұрын
Maria, beautiful series and beautiful message🤗
@annacleghorn84825 жыл бұрын
Thank you for creating this very special Advent calendar. It has helped me think more intentionally about this time of the year. You have a beautiful heart and this is such a blessing!
@laurelarnold41986 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Maria. Love and best wishes from our home to yours!!
@liverpoolishgirl4 жыл бұрын
Watching this the first Sunday in Advent 2020 - a tough year all around for everyone and, I know, for you, too, Maria. Thank you for the gift of these videos and your wonderful spirit of love and kindness. You have helped more than you know. God Jul to you from Colorado in the USA.
@dim599411 ай бұрын
Maria, thank you so much for making this Advent Calendar. Merry Christmas! ❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️
@cindypeterson26096 жыл бұрын
God Jul and merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing all your beautiful traditions.
@monikabucher55725 жыл бұрын
Thank you Maria for all these lovely vlogs on Advent! Here’s what’s the most important thing for our family at Christmas: we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ 2000 years ago who came to save us from our sins and give us new life, if we believe in Him. As Swiss living in New Zealand we also celebrate on Christmas Eve. We have a nice dinner, then one of the men reads the Christmas Story from the Bible, we sing carols and the grandchildren do nativity plays or sing solos etc. After a time of prayer it’s time to open gifts and then we end with coffee, Christmas baking and dessert :)..
@isobelc21075 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful video, Lots of Love and God Jul from Dublin! xx
@joydalton49874 жыл бұрын
I wonder if being Swedish makes you emotional, I’m very emotional too. I think it’s a great quality to have. I love your sweet messages. 😘
@aswinthasteketee57715 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your advent calander with us. I loved it ❤️ I just started to follow you on youtube. You are a strong woman with a beautiful mindset. Wishing you a wonderful december.
@susanengleman13104 жыл бұрын
Thank you. You have such a lovely spirit. I am watching this from the USA as the holiday approaches during Covid and your message has helped me feel more hopeful and grateful.
@junevolstad4446 жыл бұрын
God jul! Thanks so much for your beautiful heart and sharing some peace and love this Christmas. Our expectations of Christmas can make it so hard. You are so right saying to make it your own...each year, no matter your situation. I will look forward to your future videos in 2019! Thank you fir a wonderful Christmas treat!
@enidmelanie16 жыл бұрын
I only got to watch this last episode today as I have been so busy with my whole family from Germany visiting us for Christmas - for the first time! I feel like a stalker saying this, but even though you have never met me, to me it feels like you have become a friend. I so so enjoyed your Advent Calendar. Thank you so much for creating it. It meant very much. I cannot wait to hear more from you and wish you and your hubby all the best for the year to come. Lot of love from Melanie
@reesekolcow61365 жыл бұрын
Just absolutely lovely! Thank you for this series!
@fionaburton47865 жыл бұрын
God bless you for this wonderful video I wish you a very merry Christmas and I thank you for advice I hope plenty of people will get a lot of strength and comfort hope you have a most wonderful time celebrating 🤗 xx
@lindadugardein55844 жыл бұрын
Maria, you are truly a very special person. I am also trying to cope with an auto immune disease and with all the problems that come with it. I so enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work!
@lorimichelle3206 жыл бұрын
God Jul my dear friend. Thank you for this lovely Advent calendar.
@mountainhiker48905 жыл бұрын
god jul to you, Maria! I have just discovered your channel and these beautiful, heart-filled, fun, creative, inspiring advent calendar videos a year after you created them. What a gift you are to this world! You are a beautiful soul. Wishing you and yours the simple pleasures of the season, hearts full of gratitude and joy, days filled with love and laughter, and some moments alone to quietly savor and cherish and nourish your own thoughts and heart. Wishing you a new year of happiness, health, hope, and love. xoxo puss & kram!
@steph.-24545 жыл бұрын
Maria tack för dessa fantastiska videos. Jag bor i USA just nu och pluggar. Jag har haft riktigt mycket hemlängtan och dina videos har dämpat den lite på ett sätt som jag inte trodde var möjligt. Jag har känt mig så nära Sverige och hemma när jag tittat på dina fina, kreativa och intressanta videos. Tack för din sårbarhet och ditt engagemang
@MrKostas69695 жыл бұрын
I love how you guys live out in the country like this😊 I used to live in the country on my grandparents farm ,I miss those days. I live in the city now cause that’s where the jobs are. I think when I’m getting close to retirement I will go back to the country again. I think the one thing I miss the most is the nature and the smell and warmth of a wood burning stove. Your story sounds so nice and your place looks so beautiful 😊
@susanlewis60005 жыл бұрын
Happy Christmas to you (I celebrate all year-long)! You are so right about Jesus Christ being about love. He is the Best. No one is truly ever alone if you call on Him to be with you. He will be your very closest Friend and will never leave or forsake you. Thanks very much for this lovely account of life in Sweden. My mom spent 10 years of her life there and we have some of the same family traditions.
@irenedemydova51816 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Maria! 💕🎄 This was an amazing journey, full of kindness and joy! I love it so much! Thank you! 😌
@hayleyferren89926 жыл бұрын
So much work and love has gone into your advent Calendar, it's been so nice to watch and share so many of your Christmas traditions, wishing you a wonderful Christmas and New Year, all the best from Hayley's Dad, Jason.🎄
@drummerlovesbookworm97386 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this lovely Advent gift, Maria. I hope you enjoy your Christmas and I’m looking forward to lots more from your channel in the New Year! XOjennyinseattle
@dpeth30873 жыл бұрын
I am watching this in 2020 and all the things you spoke about are very relevant to a lot of people who are unable to meet with their families in this covid year, This has been a wonderful experience following you every day. Thank you so much for spending so much time putting it all together it has been appreciated.
@chriskelly4775 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. God bless .
@kedisbrow73655 жыл бұрын
I've really enjoyed your advent series. Thank you for making it. You are wonderful. I look forward to the videos you make in the future.
@juliemichaud39556 жыл бұрын
I’m going to miss your daily videos so much 😭 merry Christmas and thank you so much for these beautiful videos. Like I said before, your channel is a gem in the online world. Thanks for the inspiration and ideas , you’ve been a part of my family magic Christmas preparation🎄 I’m watching your last advent video , my baby is sleeping in my arms , my older son and his daddy ( my love ) are playing, life is beautiful and it’s amazing that we have ability to connect and be inspired by someone so far away 💕
@sun_flower785 жыл бұрын
Dear Maria....it was such a pleasure to share the last 24 days with you and your advent calendar. I’ve enjoyed it so much! It put me in the right christmas mood and I am a big Sweden-Fan now 😊! God Jul to you too und „schöne Weihnachten“ 🎄from Switzerland! Nancy
@PandaInDerDose6 жыл бұрын
Wish you a lovely Christmas day today! Thank you for sharing this wonderful little series with us. As you said in one of your videos: being alone and being lonely aren't the Same. I hope everyone who will be alone today will have a magical, cozy day, too! It's a good day to snuggle up and have a slow moment alone because our world is so hectic, crowded and fast nowadays. Being mindful and loveling yourself to the fullest is important. So celebrate yourself a little bit and Remember that If you Count all people (alone) on Christmas here there will be a huuuuuge group to celebrate it with you. We are Just not in one room! 💕💕🙏🎅🎄
@margies.48666 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas. So beautifully spoken, what a kind heart you have. Have a lovely day with family. 🎄❤️🎄❤️
@memorykeepersarchive39535 жыл бұрын
You are truly a wonderful person and are so appreciated. 💕
@janajohnson54885 жыл бұрын
watching your 2018 Advent Calendar series a year late, and hoping you do one in 2019 as well. thank you for sharing and spreading joy from you home!
@debandrus89265 жыл бұрын
I recently discovered your channel and just finished watching all the Advent videos. Thank you so much for sharing your traditions with us. I feel inspired to consider what Advent means to me and to collect my family’s traditions and put them into practice. I may add a few Swedish traditions as well. It’s always fun and interesting to learn new things while deepening my understanding of this special season. ❤️
@wyldcelt6 жыл бұрын
Maria, thank you so much for sharing Advent with us. It has been a wonderful journey and has given Yule a special shine this year. God Jul! 🎄
@reneejackson60596 жыл бұрын
Love and blessings to you ,merry Christmas 🎄
@vintagespider56276 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas ...this was beautiful .....wishing you All the best in the new year ....love and health.....tracy ❤️
@pamelathompson375 жыл бұрын
Oh Maria I just found ur channel. I also have subscribed. I love Sweden it's so beautiful. This is a very beautiful end to ur calendar. I'd love to live there. It's always been a dream of mine to go there. I live in North Carolina in the us. I can't wait to watch all ur videos and see what's to come in ur new ones. U are so beautiful.
@russellbaluyot5 жыл бұрын
Your message is so heart felt and warm, was in tears while watching this video, tears of happiness that Christmas brings to us. I just discovered your channel few Minutes ago and i am so happy that you tube pops this on my feed. Will surely watch all your videos to know more about you and see all this beautiful things you share.
@2lilowlsstudio6 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed seeing your whole advent series and just wanted to thank you for sharing your traditions. Hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! xoxo Denise
@mimisoto75214 жыл бұрын
Awe, honey may God Bless you n yours! Your heart is beautiful, and remember you are never alone...may your Christmas angel bring you peace. And just a little secret of mine: Happiness makes me cry n fills my heart with love. Peace to you ❤
@marionbartley2145 жыл бұрын
Hello Maria, thank you for all your advent calendars videos. I have enjoyed each one. May this Christmas season bring you much love and joy. With your family and friends. Looking forward to seeing more video's in the new year. 😁
@heatherstrachan1075 жыл бұрын
You have a special spirit. God Jul!
@lintb60305 жыл бұрын
I realy love this series. Thank you very much!
@williammansell15064 жыл бұрын
Hej! Hope you are well? I've just watched all your advent videos from 2 years ago, and I just wanted to say how lovely they were to watch! :) I'm a lover of all things Swedish/Scandinavian so it was really interesting to hear about all the different elements to your christmases. You live in a magical place, i'd love to visit one day in the snow & nature! You really have the most beautiful aesthetic in your home & is something I would love to recreate for myself. God Jul :)
@sylvan64156 жыл бұрын
God Jul! And thank you so much for this lovely series. Yes, you go straight to out hearts, dear Maria x
@juristimma53665 жыл бұрын
amazing....I absolutely Love your youTube Chanel!!!!!!
@julien35445 жыл бұрын
This is lovely visually and such an important message. Thank you.
@nojarethjustyou6 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you for creating this thoughtful & special advent series. I want these advent videos to be part of my tradition for the following years! Thank you for letting us into your home & heart ❤️
@Ingwar-ov2it4 жыл бұрын
Hej distant neighbour from behind the Baltic Sea 👋, I've discovered your channel recently which I find so stress-free and soothing that I have to admit you really put me into a XMAS spirit this year🎄. Looking forward to a new episode about Swedish customs and traditions 🇸🇪
@JMSlayter4 жыл бұрын
This is my second year watching this series & its still amazes me! I have been forced to buy all new Christmas decorations this year and I've decorated in a Swedish/Maria style. My whole family is calling it our coziest Christmas ever! Thank you so much for this series! I hope this Christmas boosts your creativity too!
@hazelp18314 жыл бұрын
Hi Maria. I've only recently found your channel....and I'm so glad I did! I'm loving your video's, Sweden is such a beautiful place and it's wonderful to see your love of nature ! Also really interested in your Swedish culture and traditions. Your Advent series is awesome! You are very hardworking and inspirational and your positive attitude reaches out to others! Looking forward to any video's you make in the future. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the UK!
@rambukah766 жыл бұрын
Have an amazing Christmas with your family, Maria. Your series has been an emotional blessing. 🙌🏼❤️🎄
@rainandwildroses6 жыл бұрын
I have so enjoyed your Advent Calendar Maria. Thank you for the time and thought you put into it. Have a lovely day with your family. I am very jealous of the snow 😊. God Jul xx
@Crosbie1004 жыл бұрын
Lovely words. Thank you
@magickitchen545 жыл бұрын
I"m so glad I met you here.
@jasonpetersharpe5 жыл бұрын
Your videography is stunning! Original and fantastic! 🙇🏻♂️ -j
@patriciacinea30975 жыл бұрын
Maria, you have wisdom.
@cynthiamac6505 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Nebraska! So happy I found your channel! My maternal Grandfather Johnson, Great Grandparents and other relatives came to America from Sweden. They farmed in Swede Home, Nebraska and Osceola, Nebraska. I have my Grandfather’s Swedish Bible, his Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church confirmation document and my Grandmother’s Swedish cookbook and they give me great comfort. Looking forward to more of your videos 😊 Wishing you and your family many blessings in the New Year!
@jeaninemarielewakowski59745 жыл бұрын
Dear Maria, Yesterday, October 28, 2019, I came across your videos; quite by accident! I have, in my spare time been watching them, one by one! You have touched my heart, with all of your sharing, & love that just glows from your sweet face, the words, that you speak! I, too, am like you, very emotional, my whole life! It's who we are, & such! Your stories, & the way in which you, & your husband live your lives, in the country, in your precious home, with your 2 sweet puppies, & your sweet kitty, is so endearing! Please keep making your videos, I wish that I could live where you are, & be a friend & neighbor to all of you! xxoo God Bless all of you, & bring good health to you! 🎵🔔🎻🎷🐄🐫🎼Jeanine Faith Marie Fitzpatrick- Lewakowski🎶
@rmd996 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Maria! 🎄❤️
@foldrelax44156 жыл бұрын
God Jul, Maria, and thanks a lot for your cheerful Advent Calendar 🌟
@nynke98586 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna miss this tune, good job Maria, I felt inspired and learned a lot about the Swedish Christmas traditions. Thank you so much and God Jul! Puss puss from Holland!
@sandramacelheron67786 жыл бұрын
Have a wonderful Christmas and thank you for your cheerful gift of the advent calendar you created!
@dianetaylor42566 жыл бұрын
Beautiful serie Maria. Merry Christmas!!! May you treasure your precious time with your family.
@teresamotherearthinspired1956s5 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful loving message I send blessings & the Universe's favor to you.