Decorating & Celebrating Christmas at the Château | Queen's Escape

[@kathyevans2968]

All the best for 2024 Karen & Bo! Cheers!

[@lmaier5171]

So glad you are using fresh material from the grounds. It makes everything smell lovely!

[@queensescape]

Oh, it sure does! ❤️

[@jeanniehall1440]

Cute festive centerpiece

[@gloriasmestad3803]

Singing around the tree looks like lots of fun! Beautiful job with all the decorations and stockings! Wishing everyone happiness and joy throughout all the days of Christmas and for the New Year to come!

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thank you very much, merry Christmas and a happy new year! Bo

[@sandracuthbert1217]

😂😂😂 cute. Sticking to tradition.

[@lesliestrickland7071]

Keep the wire on the paddle so you can unwind it as you go around and it won't get tangled. Only cut the wire when you're finished.

[@queensescape]

There was no paddle on the is wire, but I will absolutely look for that kind of ext year as it has to make a HUGE difference.

[@jlt1160]

Merry Christmas to you and your family! May 2024 be filled with the blessings from the Lord.

[@bentekaizer1996]

The best part of a Danish Christmas is lunch on the 25th. Cold table - danish food from fish to cheese where you make your own open faced sandwiches washed down with lots of danish beer and snaps. Our family immigrated to Canada from Denmark 80 years ago and the current generation doesn't celebrate Danish Christmas - which is unfortunate! Your vlog inspired me to make a batch of frikadeller! Happy New Year!

[@BoSAChristensen]

Hej Bente, we did that cold Danish Christmas lunch on the 26th. Maybe you can introduce it back into your family tradition? Merry Christmas and happy new year! Bo

[@queensescape]

How wonderful! Frikadeller is one of my new favorite foods since meeting Bo. ❤️ Karen

[@claudiamann7111]

You're so lucky to be able to forage all the green. Nice having your daughters there to help. Looks great. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thanks a lot. Merry Christmas and happy new year! Bo

[@queensescape]

The foraging made for some beautiful pieces and saved quite a bit of money this year. 😊💪🏻

[@lindabaker2905]

A very Merry Yuletide Season, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Joyeux Noel and Happy New Year!

[@sarahmiller5632]

The centre piece on the dining room table looks fabulous as does the mantelpiece. Well, everything looks great.🤗🇨🇦

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thanks a lot, merry Christmas and happy new year! Bo

[@marilizevandermerwe8343]

Congrats to the young adults and the rest for making those very artistic cake decorations, and inviting the neighbours. Wow!! That is special and the cakes were beautiful!. It's always interesting to me to see what we inherited from the rest of the world in South Africa with all the mix European backgrounds. Where did America get the stocking habit from? We also did the stockings when I was small. We did not do the tree thing, Interesting the Risengrrrrr....? Forgot the spelling. We do "melkkos" - directly translated "Milk food", but again not at christmas but also a mid winter delicatessen. We make it with all your ingredients but instead of rice we use flour, and we make little worms with the flour and cook them in water till done and add them in the butter, cinamon mixture, like your recipe, a mild custard kind of soup with flour worms in. Very delicious. So interesting to see where we inherited our traditions from. So many things changed when everything became commercialised. I miss the old special family traditions. And of course here the focus was on going to church and celebrating Jesus's birthday. Therefore we only did the carol singing and the stocking on Christmas morning before church. Sad to see that the actual western Christmas traditions got lost which actually went around giving, especially to the poor. That was an interesting discovery to me. As far as I know did the "giving" tradition start in the Scandinavian countries? They made year round presents in their homes, especially during the winter months to give to the poor? I wonder if I'm correct?

[@BoSAChristensen]

Hi, it’s spelled; Risengrød. I don’t know about that giving tradition you mention, but maybe some people do that in one of the other Scandinavian countries. Merry Christmas and happy new year! Bo

[@queensescape]

How interesting about the version of ‘soup’ your family makes with the dough ‘worms.’ That sounds utterly delicious. I’ve read the history of stockings before… Can’t pull it up from the depths of my brain, but I recall many nationalities putting out boots and shoes to receive gifts from Father Christmas. I’d wager it comes from that. The family didn’t know I’d made them all stockings, so that was a surprise. But as the Danes celebrate in the 24th and Americans in the 25th, Delaney and I (Karen) did stockings and American Christmas breakfast as well as a turkey dinner in the afternoon. 😊

[@kimharris9620]

Beautiful decorations, beautiful family. Wishing you all the best for 2024

[@BoSAChristensen]

Merry Christmas and happy new year! Bo

[@normamurray4450]

That was absolutely beautiful and heart warming.

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thank you very much, merry Christmas and happy new year! Bo

[@gloriasmestad3803]

Always great to have many hands when it is time for these decorations!

[@LCamp-cr7fs]

That was such a nice holiday. Lots of work and lots of fun.

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thank you very much, merry Christmas and a happy new year! Bo

[@Francis-kw9ui]

Festive

[@peterwhite9261]

Merry Christmas, Karen, Bo, and family. I love your decorations and traditions. What a special Christmas for you all to be together. ❤

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thanks a lot Peter. Merry Christmas and happy new year! Bo

[@elisabethnejedly9684]

Oh it must have been so much fun with all the help you had and the decorations and cookies turned out so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing family's festivities. I love the walking around the tree. That was special. God bless you all. ❤️🙏

[@JetteBell-cs6nb]

Dejligt at se at i fejrede dansk jul. Hyggeligt med at “danse” omkring juletræet. Godt Nytår til jer begge. Happy New Year to you both.

[@BoSAChristensen]

Tusind tak Jette! Godt nytår til dig også. Bo

[@soniagallaher3544]

Looks like a lovely time with you families. The girls all did an amazing job with the decorations. Best wishes for the New Year.

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thank you very much, happy new year! Bo

[@bethcervenka1813]

You should check out Chateau de la Ferte to see what she has done for the balusters for the staircase to enhance them.

[@queensescape]

I always appreciate viewing suggestions. I was telling Bo how I’d like to watch more chateau shows. It’s funny how the time to do that seems to evaporate once you’re in one. But I need to donut just to learn. Thank you!

[@sylviamatthee8172]

What a lovely video. Gosh, you all worked so hard. It is great to make things yourself! I have been knitting 55 Norwegian Christmas balls. It took an age! I finished knitting a Norwegian Christmas stocking as well. I did like your gorgeous wreaths! The heatgun/gluegun is a really good idea, plus it is time efficient. The centrepiece for the dining table was a masterpiece. You made family memories!! Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year. Thank you for the video.

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thank you very much, merry Christmas and a happy new year! Bo

[@queensescape]

I googled Norwegian Christmas balls and still can’t figure out what they look like. You’ve captured my interest on that one. Sounds like a LOT of work. Good on you! ❤️ Thank you for your nice message.

[@maurawhelan3530]

Beautiful wreaths! Great job all

[@ericmcmaster1451]

Wow Karen and Bo it all looks so gorgeous. I hope you all have/had a very Merry Christmas and all the very best to a fantastic 2024 year and season of health happiness and bookings! Cheers from Toronto...

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thank you Eric, merry Christmas and happy new year! Bo

[@diannediamond8643]

what a lovely video you made, Even though I watched a few days after Christmas, it just reinforced the season and reinforced how much I enjoy what your presenting here.

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thanks a lot, merry Christmas and a happy new year! Bo

[@queensescape]

That’s really kind of you. We both absolutely love Christmas. 🎄

[@virginiawestcot3111]

Beautiful decorations every one of them good job All..a big beautiful family to bring the love and joy making Christmas magical.

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thank you very much, merry Christmas and a happy new year! Bo

[@KandiceElizabeth2]

Merry Christmas from South Carolina.

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thank you very much, happy new year! Bo

[@queensescape]

Woo-hoo! South Cackalacky! ❤️

[@rebeccaharrill7824]

Very pretty, much fun decorating with family. Your wreaths were lovely

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thanks a lot, merry Christmas and a happy new year! Bo

[@sylviamatthee8172]

When I am able to retrieve the details of Norwegian Christmas baubles/balls, I'll send them to you.

[@lmaier5171]

Thank you for sharing, lovely family fun!

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thank you very much, happy new year! Bo

[@maggirae1961]

Happy New Year and much success and health in 2024

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thank you very much, that is very kind. Happy new year! Bo

[@donnablake5358]

Just had a chance to catch up on your vlog. Wow. It seems like it was a perfect Christmas for you. I’m so happy for you. And the chateau looked beautiful. A belated Merry Christmas to you and Bo!

[@queensescape]

Merry Christmas, Donna! I hope you had a good one with the boys! ❤️

[@reneskaaning5751]

Beautiful decorations merry Christmas /Glaelig Jul

[@BoSAChristensen]

Glædelig jul Rene! Bo

[@daphneoakes8389]

Lovely video!

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thank you very much, merry Christmas and a happy new year! Bo

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

Ok, so the singing and going in circles around Christmas 🎄 what is that about? Is that something you do every year for a tradition? Also, Bo, who does your sons red hair come from? The rest of your kids have dark hair. Do you have some Irish in you, too? The decorations were very nice. Karen, the girls did a nice job.

[@JetteBell-cs6nb]

That what we do in Denmark…”dancing” around the tree

[@queensescape]

Thank you! It is the Danish tradition to ´dance´ around the tree to Danish hymns.

[@Reillygirl]

Beautiful wreaths you made !!!

[@queensescape]

Thank you for that. I had the flu for a solid week and got so behind I had to do those in one sitting, so it was fun but a little exhausting. Which makes me appreciate your nice compliment even more. Thank you.

[@hazels3xyback]

Happy Holidays to you and your families, Bo & Karen. Watched all your vlogs since Day 1. Much love and warmest regards all the way from Manila. 🥳

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thank you very much, all the best wishes for 2024 back to you in Manila. Happy new year! Bo

[@queensescape]

Manila… wow. Thank you for watching. I don’t know if you are Filipino, but I made so many Filipino friends when I lived in Dubai. Have always been interested in the country. ❤️ Thank you for the warm wishes and for watching us.

[@hazels3xyback]

@@queensescape yes, I am a Filipino..😉 Rural France is in my bucket list, so watching reno vlogs and the daily grind gives a sense of familiarity and how magical the places are.. I'm complaining with a 20c temp lol.. never experienced winter yet 😂

[@christinebrophy]

Beautifully decorated for Christmas so stunning! Merry Christmas! Love from Bangkok

[@BoSAChristensen]

Merry Christmas and happy new year in Bangkok! Bo

[@queensescape]

This may be our first message from Bangkok! So cool. 😊

[@michaelpinko1072]

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@BoSAChristensen]

To you as well and happy new year! Bo

[@beverlymurray6554]

Merry Christmas to you as well!🎄

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thank you, and to you! Bo

[@esthern2261]

Love it! 🎄and how special it’s made by your sweet daughters !

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thank you Esther, happy new year! Bo

[@user-jm6pm3kr4y]

I must say that watching this video brought me to tears of happiness. It was so beautiful watching the girls working together making the garland and hanging the wreaths. The chateau was all decked out for the season. It was beautiful to be able to see your family all together. Happy New Year 🎉🎉😊❤ Deborah North Carolina USA

[@BoSAChristensen]

You are very kind, thanks Deborah! Merry Christmas and a happy new year! Bo

[@queensescape]

And your message certainly gave me goosebumps. 🥲🥰 Thank you for taking the time to watch and reach out.

[@jolenetunison5660]

Merry Christmas. Looks fun and a great Christmas

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thank you very much Jolene, merry Christmas and a happy new year! Bo

[@user-zf3yo8zu1x]

Beautiful work ladies! Everything looks so lovely and elegant! Karen, question, why do you refer to yourself in third person?

[@queensescape]

We do the titles in 3rd person so it’s clear who ‘I’ is. I don’t refer to myself in 3rd person while speaking.

[@chateaudelannoy]

loving the decorations guys , merry christmas x

[@BoSAChristensen]

Merry Christmas and happy new year!

[@katherineleavitt7275]

All the greenery looks so beautiful on the table and fireplace. I also love the hall tree that has blue lights. I'm sure it was very helpful to have the girls home to help with the decorating. Blessings to you all for the new year coming up. Kathy USA 🇺🇸

[@BoSAChristensen]

Merry Christmas and happy new year Kathy! Bo

[@ilduarita09]

❤Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤I loved This video 😊

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thank you very much, merry Christmas and a happy new year! Bo

[@queensescape]

Thank you. ❤️

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

It all looks beautiful, warm and welcoming! Looks like the family enjoyed it all. ❤🎄

[@BoSAChristensen]

Thanks a lot, we all had a great time. Merry Christmas and happy New Year! Bo

[@jeanniehall1440]

Love seeing the different traditional Christmas antics .. Merry Christmas dear friends .. 🧡

[@BoSAChristensen]

Merry Christmas and happy new year! Bo

[@denisepeters8551]

Lovely. Enjoyed the running round the tree but what were they saying? ❤

[@BoSAChristensen]

Hi Denise, those are old danish Xmas songs we sing. It has been a tradition for a very long time in Denmark 🇩🇰 Merry Christmas and happy new year! Bo

[@queensescape]

The Danes sing in Danish and the Americans try to read it and sing, but if it’s a melody we have words for, I sing the English version. 😊

[@bethcervenka1813]

I think that board for the center piece needs to be stained or painted a dark red.

[@queensescape]

I think you’re right. My reference image had a lightly white ‘stained’ board with white stained circular wood placemats under all the plates. We could not find / make the wooden place mats, so in the end I didn’t have to match the long board to any other wood, but it had got late and I’d had the flu so it ended up being natural. I like your idea. 💡❤️

[@kaywallace6139]

Bottle tree is ugly. I like the natural decoration you used.

[@queensescape]

Don’t hurt the bottle tree’s feelings, now. 😊

[@kaywallace6139]

@@queensescape Funny

[@allysonsears]

Everything is beautiful and festive. Good job done by all. Merriest Christmas and holiday season to everyone!

[@BoSAChristensen]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year! Bo