Preparing for Christmas || tree shopping, planning & books

[@nethasha742]

Ruby, I'm a 17 year old girl and you're my biggest role model. I'm truly grateful for you ❤

[@Vanessabelisario03]

I'm 17 too!! And you're totally right!!! I think the same as you ❤️🥹

[@thesaviorvsevilqueen1218]

You guys have chosen your model model very well 👌

[@rebeccam7239]

I am 54 and she is my role model too! I study more and savor life more since watching her. I wish I had had role models like her when I was 17! My life would’ve turned out different!

[@ChaitaliGhosh-pq7vh]

Omo Same!!!

[@ChaitaliGhosh-pq7vh]

​@rebeccam7239 so sweet❤

[@clarewoosley8376]

Just in case you don’t know, on the church calendar the 12 days of Christmas begin on Christmas Day and go through January 5, which is the day before the feast of the Epiphany. December 25 through January 5 is the actual Christmas season in the Roman Catholic and other churches. The previous four weeks are called Advent, which is a time of spiritual preparation for Christmas. I thoroughly enjoyed this video, as well as most of the ones that you post!

[@AndreaRuizCa]

Shout out to mom for raising a great human being!

[@RubyGranger8]

This is so lovely!

[@evelynthompson755]

Ruby, if you melf some wax and drip it into the candle holder, it will act as a glue to keep the candle upright and straight.

[@LittleDreamer1412]

As someone who is not into Christmas AT ALL (I actually dread it every year cause the holidays make my winter depression even worse due to loneliness) I really envy people who can decorate and enjoy. I like the way Ruby looks forward to it and even I get to feel a little festive 😊

[@CatherineMarianne]

A hug to you. May you feel cozy and not lonely at all this winter. 🌲❄

[@fernandafantini7281]

Try to spend one Christmas here in the southern hemisphere, try this different approach to the holidays. 🥰 No cold, no snow, no freezing and no loneliness because people gather on the beaches, it’s the beginning of summer vacation. It’s truly festive! 🎄 Bonus point: because it’s summer, you leave the church after evening Advent/Christmas holy messes and prayers, and there is still sunlight and, so, plenty of time to gather with your family and friends to dinner, chat and fun! 🎉🍾

[@thegammeradam174]

In fact, I will be late in decorating for Christmas due to the pressure of studying...and thank you ruby you are the best...merry Christmas for all🎄

[@scroogemcduck9064]

I felt lonely and then saw you had posted! I'm so happy, watching your videos genuinely feels like hanging out with a close friend ❤

[@suespiers9943]

You are never alone, there are lots of friends online. Could you volunteer somewhere this Christmas such as a food bank or whatever is in your area. Hoping you find companionship online or elsewhere Many blessings 🙌

[@isabelherrera8647]

Courage!...go to a Catholic Church, there are always lots of young people around....

[@omahana4392]

The vibes are vibing ✨ Love your channel so much! A true inspiration 🤍⭐

[@margo_me]

Ruby, please consider filming a video about the Christmas presents you will get. I really missed it last year and this year for your birthday. Those videos are such an inspiration! There's a lot of wonderful ideas on what to buy for someone or what I would like for myself, and you're always so happy and grateful. And it's a great insight into what you yourself like, since they are gifted by the people who know you best. I don't know if you ever receive negative comments accusing you of bragging, but I don't think that anyone who watches your videos would think that. If making those videos is uncomfortable, then no worries. I will watch whatever you make 😂 But I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who truly enjoys these videos❤

[@kellyle5326]

your Christmas videos are what I look forward to most holiday season

[@savina6377]

RUBY!!! We need your Christmas playlist 🎄

[@RubyGranger8]

I'll have to share one!

[@CamillaBookTok]

❤❤❤

[@sylvianblue]

You are so productive! It’s really quite inspiring. With the tree, Just cut some of the branches off at the back where the wall is and push it back.

[@the.ellemars]

I adore David Sedaris so much! I didn’t realize he had a Christmas book. I especially love listening to him on audible because it’s just so much better in his own voice. Love the cozy vibes ❤️

[@wills681]

11:51 Unicycle... an everyday sight in an English town. 🙂 A charming pre-Xmas episode, thank you.

[@LadySamanthally]

I’m a new book reader and it feels exciting and intriguing diving a book, just knowing a short description(like an adventure) Also, it’s our first time having a two angels and nutcrackers as an ornaments; it feels comforting and festive just looking at it(and my mom takes selfies with it sometimes😅) 🎄

[@anmoltaggar31]

You’ve been my absolute comfort KZbinr for many years, and you’re currently motivating me through my MSc/PhD-thank you so much! ❤

[@king_salamander3938]

thankyou for always inspiring me and grounding me. im 16 and i dream of coming to england to work in the theatres as a stage tech. i absolutly love reading and everything literature and watching your videos always keeps me so centred and cheers me up :)

[@liliacole465]

For the 12 days of Christmas book, the 12 days of Christmas aren't the 12 days leading up to Christmas but the 12 days afterwards. The 12th day of Christmas is the 6th of January, the epiphany!

[@JanetteGrey]

Correct, hence all the presents arriving over Christmas in the carol and the fact we have advent _before_ Christmas

[@JakeBlake-vc3tw]

Yes Christmas day is the _first_ day of Christmas

[@kindforge]

Ruby, your videos always bring me such peace. Of course, social media and videos are always just a small view into someone's life. But I can tell you are genuinely working to remain fulfilled and happy and that is such a joy to see. Thank you for your content and a happy early Christmas to you and your family. ❤

[@AanyaParami]

Dear Ruby, I'm just a 14 old girl but truly inspired by you!!❤ I'm always waiting for a new video, till you post a new one I watch your older videos maybe more than 4 times each... You are my role model I try doing everything like you(please show your letters in the next video) How nice if I will ever able to meet you!!!✨❤️💐

[@RubyGranger8]

Oh my goodness Aanya, you are so very lovely. Thank you so much for such kind and generous words. I am sending only the best x

[@AanyaParami]

@RubyGranger8 oh my gosh!!!!! I don't feel real to get a text from you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hemalinerose6497]

Best way to start December!!

[@carolynmarshall1968]

Such a cosy video, always makes me I’ve been transported back in time 🎄

[@krissykelly_89]

I’ve been so excited for Ruby Christmas content! Yay! ❄️

[@emmaalexwatson]

I love Christmas and I look forward to your Christmas videos every year. This is so comforting cozy and just put in in such a Christmassy mood. I needed this. I'm in a place where there is no Christmas spirit around my surrounding, in the city or anywhere at all and I have so much work, job load that it's been tough getting into Christmas spirit and enjoy December. I loved this video and I love that every time I get a few fun new Christmas ideas and activities to do myself. Love you ruby 🫀.

[@silvialogan9226]

Ruby, I am glad that you are decorating your house and getting into the Christmas spirit. I will be putting up my Christmas tree this Thursday and I will be doing Christmas baking for my friends and neighbors.

[@RubyGranger8]

That's so exciting! Happy December :)

[@denbby]

I've been watching Ruby's channel since 3 years, u're motivate me in everything

[@RubyGranger8]

Ah that's so lovely!

[@liredeliss]

thank you, dear Ruby, for so comforting & seasonally inspiring vlog🩶

[@GillyHowe-z4i]

It's so wonderful to know that I'm not the only one who loves rainy, wintry weather! September - December is my favourite time of year, but it goes far too quickly! Ruby, have you read The Christmas Mystery by Jostein Gaarder? it's absolutely beautiful and it is to be read like an advent calendar, here's the blurb: "Fifty years ago a girl disappeared from her home in Norway. She ran after a lamb and found herself travelling right across Europe to Palestine, and back through 2000 years to meet the Holy Family in Bethlehem. There she met angels, shepherds, wise men and other biblical characters who joined her on her pilgrimage; and she heard of many of the things that happened in the world in the last 2000 years. In present-day Norway, a boy acquires a strange old Advent calendar. Hidden in each of the windows is a tiny piece of paper. Little by little these pieces unfold the girl's story and as we learn what happened to her, another story is revealed - that of the strange old man who made the calender". It's enchanting and I think you would love it!

[@Lin-1785]

I did just get The Light in the Dark on your recommendation. I enjoy seasonal writing. I think a lot of poetry for me this winter.

[@RubyGranger8]

Winter is the best time for poetry!

[@Lin-1785]

@RubyGranger8 Yes, there is something about writing that involves white space on the page, and the bare, simple stillness of winter: they go together well!

[@ValGermain-q5c]

Thanks for this video, Ruby ! You make me smile ! ❤😊

[@danielbauista74]

I love the miniature bedroom, such a cool idea. Just seeing it feels inviting to look at things from a different perspective

[@ambarrose]

I've been following you for a while ( years) and your videos are always a highlight

[@samj79677]

11:46 that face melted me 🥹❤️

[@JakeBlake-vc3tw]

You'll find matches a lot easier to use if you draw them towards your body when striking instead of pushing them away

[@HectorDelapoerberesford]

I was literally just thinking the same thing 😂

[@clarewoosley8376]

That seems much more dangerous than pushing them away. I would never do it.

[@JakeBlake-vc3tw]

@clarewoosley8376 I know it sounds more dangerous but it is actually the safer way to do it because if you lost grip of the match it will fall towards you which makes it much quicker to extinguish than if it fires off into the room/objects. It's also because if you strike away most people hold the match at the weakest point so it is more likely to snap. Technically the safest way is to hold the box vertical and strike down but it is a bit harder to do

[@HectorDelapoerberesford]

@clarewoosley8376 It does seem counterintuitive in terms of safety but in the army they always advised us that striking towards yourself is the advised method in safety terms too; striking away is actually quite dangerous in case you lose control of the match at the point it ignites

[@clarewoosley8376]

@@JakeBlake-vc3tw Thanks for the information. I’m going to start trying to strike down with the box held vertically.

[@rowanmclellan2387]

My family have played snapdragon at Christmas every year for years! My brothers and I used to watch our parents and grandparents play, but when we turned nine or ten and felt ready, we could join in too! It's a really fun tradition, despite it being a bit scary at first! :)

[@mediumofcreativity]

So pretty. Merry Christmas in advance ruby 💝🎊 Happy winter ❄️ too

[@leticiapereiraarca3385]

Gosh I love your vibe ❤ merry Christmas from Spain !

[@TheDentistryDiary]

Oh my god I just came out of the shower refreshed my YT and was like damn I wish Ruby had a new upload to top my weekend and walahh thank you 🎄💜😬

[@DavidAPiano]

On my Christmas TBR list is hopefully i'll re-read A Christmas Carol, and also The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, The Firework Maker's Daughter by Philip Pullman, and get through a few of the short stories in The Winter Spirits collection "Ghostly Tales for Frosty Nights", and Love in a Cold Climate by Nancy Mitford.

[@brittdrath]

I love the Louisa May Alcott book “A Quiet Little Woman”. I got it as a child and still enjoy reading it!

[@RubyGranger8]

Ah I can't wait to read it!

[@ridendurance]

David Sedaris on audio was even more hilarious. He is a master storyteller. 😂😂😂

[@racheldrinkstea]

Just got my copy of “Old Christmas.” By Washington Irving! My first favourite Christmas book has always been “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. Like you I’m a romantic old soul and this one is now equally my favourite! So worth looking up short and amazing!

[@MyCozyLife-Lisa]

This video was lovely🎄❤️

[@alexandratsareva2198]

Enjoy watching you! Thanks for sharing your mood! As someone who always keeps your recommendations, i would truly appreciate if you could type TBR in the description section or put it in the video so subscribers can capture the screenshot for further adding to the personal list. Thanks!

[@nostromo76]

Absolutamente maravilloso todo. Las navidades con Mrs Grange, junto a esa lluvia y esa luz, las convierte en un periodo mágico y misterioso

[@DianeA-f5n]

Brief, festive. Wish it were a bit longer, along with the season~jingle jingle~enjoy those books!

[@chinensho4256]

Hi! Could you please consider making a video about creating your own curriculum for your self studies? You mentioned it on your Instagram before, and it was such an amazing idea it blew my mind! Thank you Ruby

[@RubyGranger8]

I can do! :)x

[@giuliacaparrelli5628]

I would absolutely love this!! x

[@sebasthian_serrano]

Have a beautiful Christmas, Ruby 😉🌺🌼🌲

[@treeman3663]

Hi ruby you and your family have a great Xmas and a wonderful new year

[@wonderwoman5528]

11:50 unicycle 🦿

[@lucywilliamsx1002]

Im a new subscriber i find your videos so calming you help my anxiety so much x

[@ThomtheArtist-js9kp]

I put up my Christmas decorations while watching this video. It put me in a festive mood to decorate my house.

[@LD-qn1kl]

Hi Ruby 👋🏼thank you so much for starting this channel you truly inspire me to be a better person and to work hard and read more books 😅 and I Love your videos there not only entertaining but so motivational also can you do a day in the life as a book worm in December PLEASE 🙏🏼 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@rhosymedra6628]

Christmas TBR: Sir Orfeo, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Tolkien's translation, a christmas classic!)

[@Playlistee-212]

your video is so chill and lots of motivation!

[@joelharris4399]

One of these days, I might have to call up Ruby to help mount a Christmas tree. Hear her literary flourishes and decorative tips🌲☃

[@lambsgreenpasture]

I love little Maisy Mouse's bedroom!

[@RubyGranger8]

Honestly same haha!

[@Welivebythesea]

My TBR for December include Twelfth Night for uni which inspired me to order a copy of Shakespeare's Christmas. I see the same author also has The Brontë's Christmas and Jane Austen's Christmas but I'll read Shakespeare's Christmas before I decide whether I want to commit to the others.

[@jillgossling5191]

The book Halloween Party by Agatha Christie has the game Snap- Dragons in it ❤

[@hananebouslahi1433]

Love the video Ruby, great job!!

[@jeannesauvage117]

I love seeing your Christmas preparations! Also, I don't know if you've seen it, but there is a Poirot (the show with David Suchet playing Hercule Poirot) called "Hallowe'en Party" where kids play Snapdragon. The kids chant: "Snip, Snap, Dragon!" before snatching the raisins out of the fire. It has always surprised me how crazy dangerous it looks, lol. Also, I just got Winterson's book and will be reading it for the first time this year!

[@hollyturner4186]

My Christmas read this year is What Child Is This by Bonnie MacBird. It's a Holmes pastiche and she is a fantastic author!

[@waffleninja777]

This was so relaxing to watch. Loved it.

[@Marymooau]

I’m so proud of you doing your PhD application!! ❤❤❤

[@kathybuttermore9660]

You can trim the ends of the branches to help your tree fit a little better. I saw Martha Stewart do it, so it must be ok!😂

[@РоманПаляниця-к5э]

Your video creates such a pleasant and positive mood! Today, December 1, is my birthday, plus the beginning of winter, plus the first Sunday of Advent, plus, as I said, your nice video is just a joy! Over the past week, we have had air raids again every day, the Russian occupiers have used phosphorus munitions against the civilians of our city of Sumy (this is prohibited by the Geneva Convention). As a result, a car service station and a residential apartment burned down, and two civilians died. Usually the situation in our city is kept silent, but last week even the president of Ukraine mentioned the crimes committed by Russia against the civilians of our city. As always, we are holding on. Thank you for the wonderful atmosphere of waiting for the world, which you have created and with which you operate, and greetings from Ukraine! By the way, do you know that the music in your video from 13 minutes 51 seconds is the music of the Ukrainian composer Leontovych from his work "Shchedryk"?

[@eva-pu5mw]

Как приятно Вас смотреть, душа радуется вместе с Вами, спасибо.

[@tezzakim7]

Thank you for uploading ❤

[@SeerOfTime577]

Happy December, Ruby!

[@danielasotillo2077]

Hi, Ruby! Can you explain us how to common placing for xmas, pleaseee? Thanks you so much! ❤🎄🎅🏻

[@manougerards524]

I just love your videos so much!

[@jenanalleman6285]

I just checked out The Wood At Midwinter by Susanna Clarke. I look forward to reading it.

[@a320nick]

Hey, Oxford Post grad First Class. Happy Christmas Ruby🎄

[@filip.alimpic]

This year, my TBR for Christmas is The Christmas Mystery by Jostein Gaarder.

[@madeleineclark8772]

My TBR are the Christmas chapters from Alison Uttley’s A Country Child

[@ElizabethBowman-w2f]

Me too!

[@ilovetea93]

I usually put my Christmas decorations up in October but this year has been difficult so i still haven't put up anything 😭 but your video definitely inspired me ❤

[@rainsilent]

The music making me crave listening to Mannheim Steamroller. Also the Suite from the Polar Express is one of the best holiday songs there is. As for books to read during the holidays do you, you includes anyone else in the comment section, have one book you like returning to every year as a tradition? Doesn't have to be a holiday related book or even during the holidays.

[@Karen-ve6ds]

Collected Ghost stories - M. R. James. I can’t remember the exact title but M. R. James told the stories to entertain scholars and friends on Christmas Eve when he served as provost at Cambridge University and Eton College during the early 20th century. They were later published as collections of short stories. I would say they are creepy and atmospheric but I wasn’t scared out of my wits!

[@RubyGranger8]

What a good question! I'd love to know this too :) People kindly shared their top recommendations in the comments section of my last video, so I would definitely recommend looking at that! I got some good ones for my TBR from there :)x

[@PlanetImo]

I think I’ll pass on the snap dragons, thanks 😂

[@itsaaronscott]

I was wondering if you'd consider starting a Victorian letter-writing series? I loved your StudyTube video on it!

[@luciletravel9796]

In one of Agatha Christie 's novel children play to snap dragon during Halloween night

[@danielbauista74]

Before you put pressure on yourself, please remember to balance vlogging and enjoying Christmas season ♥

[@potionprincess1]

Hi Ruby, your channel is amazing. I might not be the age of some of your younger viewers (I'm 44 😊) but I can honestly say that your content is so inspiring and joyful and i feel so energised to try some new things having watched youe videos! I am considering buying a mini printer like the one you show in this video, - any recommendations on where I could buy one? 😊

[@a.pcreation718]

Ruby's fan is here🤚...✨💖💝...❤

[@ananyafilscation]

Love you and your content so so so much

[@ananyafilscation]

Never stop

[@eniksan86]

Got Inspired .... of everything

[@zb4075]

hello ruby! happy winter and happy december! i was just wondering if you were planning on making a video about post-grad applications, it'd be very helpful :) if you have already in a video please let me know! sending lots of love and magic

[@leonardosclassroom5954]

Hey there! I highly recommend listening to David Sedaris read The Santaland Diaries. His voice adds so much to it.😊

[@RubyGranger8]

Ah I might have to! Thank you!

[@32446]

Snapdragon is played in Agatha Christies Hallowe'en Party. I have always wanted to play this since reading this book.

[@leenakoponen5156]

Just reread it last week and thought again how I would love to play it!

[@nerdmaid1240]

I was scrolling to see if someone else had said this before I did! Such a dangerous game. Especially for children! 😂

[@ViaAvione]

Signed up for Shopify

[@itslailis]

I love your videos! They're all so cosy. I've also started Vlogmas over on my channel, although it'll be a warm Christmas for me.

[@aguscastillo9371]

i love it ❤

[@shevdartay7892]

A lovely video to watch at the start of December . What is the make or name of the mini printer you use that prints small photos from your phone ?

[@ilricettario]

Linn Sondek LP12!

[@rempots1520]

What's the product in 0:47 called?

[@poezjawszkole1491]

Miss Ruby, Have You ever tried to write Your own play?

[@andrewuk4813]

Lovely Christmassy video. Don't know if it is OK to say but what is the make of the mini printer you are using for your journaling photos you print off? It looks really useful and a nice idea. ❤

[@RubyGranger8]

It's my sister's and she got it from ebay! It's this one: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314557353253?_skw=mini+printer&itmmeta=01JE3FZF2F5JZAJN0ZDGA7TF4N&hash=item493d144d25%3Ag%3A3u0AAOSwxEtl3u0q&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKlQKxWLK3jiD0Jbw9HMBhURogn4GJgA2RiglazUB6h1fnVsnxf%2FAfrck5zlA%2BgIO6UK6UW1ZvBi1Pht43Pdw5ug9tKrUIXwlS%2B6lPTPOmImsrvEiIc7D0ci3pddmud5vAbGKdus9X6WNhXythl%2B4k%2B6oQHVHH7Rsdbfbz2GOFBNdT1aNy2BAUZAhoUL5cZBKU2jXU41K1CFQTyCp5B8M6v67cUsHnVSYfb6MpXn4Ut2DV8IFBmjkT66Rp3WmwzclZ7Q4CuuzRZWoLBpnMOC7mH0qZsGbdD9joX4pZ8dfmY5Ww%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMrvH97_Bk&var=613388289012

[@alikpurtov-sv4wq]

Ruby ⏰

[@AndNowIJustSitInSilence]

1:22 didn't you do a Skill share course on water colouring not too long ago?

[@Dhun---123.]

Wow ruby

[@bramble-95]

I'm making my own nutcracker with my mom this year :)