Victorian Christmas Traditions - Sarah Beeny's Rise Hall Christmas - Christmas Documentary

Explore the captivating history of Christmas traditions at Rise Hall, from Georgian extravagance to Victorian family values. Discover the evolution of festive celebrations, decorations, and the birth of Christmas cards. Join Sarah Beeny and her family in uncovering the secrets of yuletide past.
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Join Sarah Beeny and her family on a heartwarming journey as they dive into the enchanting world of Christmas traditions in 'Sarah Beeny's Rise Hall Christmas.' Delve into the origins and immerse yourselves in the rich history of cherished holiday customs. Discover the captivating stories behind why we celebrate Christmas the way we do. From festive decorations to joyful rituals, this show is a delightful exploration of the spirit and significance of the holiday season, sure to warm your heart and ignite your holiday cheer.
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[@susanfarley1332]

My grandmothers parents did not put up a christmas tree until the children went to sleep on christmas eve. Christmas day their father got up early and started fires in the downstairs fireplaces , then lit the candles on the christmas tree and called down the children. The candles did not stay lit long due to the danger of fire. I imagine the magic of seeing the lit christmas tree on christmas morning was an awesome thing to wake up to. Many many years later when we were very poor and struggling i was not expecting much of a christmas when i was 7 years old. On christmas morning i woke up and went into the living room. Amazingly there was a decorated tree with the lights on and i had never seem such a lovely tree. The colored lights shone through the angel hair artfully arranged so carefully. They looked like they were in a fog. I never seen a tree decorated like that since then. Gorgeous! ( The angel hair is made from fine glass fibers. I imagine it was like handling itchy fiberglass). We were rather poor at the time and i believe my mother sold her wedding rings to pay for it since i never saw them after that christmas. It is one of two christmas i remember very fondly since there were so special .

[@Canuckmom128]

Amazing story. Reminds me of O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Maji”. I think a lot, if not most people go through a time when money is particularly tight. I know we did - two youngish boys, and double lay-offs when the IT boom began to wane. I never had to sell my rings, but it came close to going to a food bank. We still managed to squeeze out a happy Christmas. That’s when you really know it’s about the love and not the gifts. I wish you well this Christmas. ✌️🎄🎅🏻

[@susanfarley1332]

@@Canuckmom128 thank you for your comment. I know my mom loved us dearly. Even animals knew she was a very loving person. I had her for three more years after that and I wish it had been more.

[@lindaharvey2649]

@@Canuckmom128,

[@workingstudentera]

Bless your parents, wherever they're now, for doing their best in the most difficult of times.

[@ngahuiroimatanutira-langda4153]

Incredible story on how we managed. I one year sold my vacuum cleaner to get some presents and food

[@susanfarley1332]

When i was 9 my mom was sick in the hospital and it was going to be a sad christmas without her. Her friend went and got a a sad scrawny christmas tree and helped me and my brother to decorate it. It was so sparse of needles but we made it look lovely with many icicles. This was when they were made of lead instead of plastic tinsel. It draped beautifully and filled in the starseness of the mostly bare branches and when we added the ornaments it was complete. I was surprised the next morning when me and my brother found gifts under it. A couple of metal tonka trucks for my brother and a coat made of fake leather made to look like a spotted black and white cow. When i tried it on and turned up the collar around my neck i realized it would make a great spy trenchcoat. When my mom came home and i was sent to get her prescriptions from the pharmacy and it was raining lightly. I imagined i was a spy on a secret mission. My ugly little coat had become an important prop for my imagination. Better than any toy ever! It was a very small christmas that year but it one of two christmases i remember with happiness.

[@darlenehoward2340]

It's nice hearing that so many Christmas cards are still being sent in the UK today. Unfortunately, I don't think it's such a big thing in the US anymore. I still send them, but rarely receive any. Apparently just a quick Facebook post wishing everyone a Merry Christmas is now good enough. It's a shame. Sometimes a physical card is the only "gift" a lonely person may get. I'm a widow, with no children. I'd love to find cards in my mailbox.

[@CFinch360]

We personally don't send or receive physical cards any more, but "a quick FaceBook post wishing everyone a Merry Christmas" is not the norm amongst my friends nor anyone I know-we send and receive individual texts, many pictures, and all the news. It's much more personal and interesting than a card or one of those printed 'yearly letters' people used to send out. And it's much more spontaneous and immediate-no waiting days or weeks to get a card. Plus you can be sure that your electronic message is actually delivered/read! FYI I'm above 65 years old, and if I feel lonely, I volunteer to help others, it instantly erases any sadness or loneliness.

[@darlenehoward2340]

@@CFinch360 I guess each person is different in what they like. I've never done emails because I never could afford a computer, & didn't get a smart phone until I was able to get one for very low cost from a govt program. My phone data is the only internet I have. And I love going to get my mail & finding something other than bills during the month of December. And I like to hang the cards up for decoration. It's wonderful that you're able to volunteer. Unfortunately, my health keeps me at home or at the cancer center most of the time. Although, even if I weren't so ill, my lack of transportation limits where I can go. (Small town, no public transport.) Thankfully my medical care comes with it's own transportation, or I'd be in a jam. Hope 2024 has started out well for you- I wish you the best.

[@darkrose1983]

I went to school in Rise Hall. I was one of the terrors from the convent based there. I now live in Australia and find programs like this fascinating. ❤️🎄🎁🇦🇺

[@elizabethmayrose8521]

Bravo, Sarah and family! Your hard work saved a beautiful home from the wrecking ball. I’m so glad that you’ve made it into a wedding venue. What a gift to marrying couples! Loved that you and the family completely immersed yourselves in period costume and customs. Your children are on board with it all. They were actually grateful for whatever they received as Christmas presents. You’ve taught them well!

[@terri348]

I don't know if it was a standard tradition or just my grandmother's. But, she made a Christmas cake with a charm in it. Whoever got the charm would have good luck in the new year. My mom and her sisters each had charm bracelets with the charms they got from the cake. Sadly those bracelets were lost through time. But it was a way to keep the spirit of Christmas alive through the whole year.

[@louiselill1528]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. I really enjoyed this

[@chrisnorman9980]

This lady has such an engaging, wry yet warm personality - it made learning about a fascinating subject even better.

[@alankolling5760]

I love every program with Sarah Beeny!!

[@maureenhartley1093]

What a beautiful family you have, you and your lovely husband a truly blessed. A Happy New Year to you all.☃️🔔❣️

[@mrs.anonymous6291]

To susaan farley in the comment below: your comment actually made me cry when you said that your mother might have had to sell her wedding rings for you children to have lighted Christmas tree in the morning. Now that is true love. My Father's parents (my grans) also would set up the tree on Christmas Eve for the morning unveiling the thought was that SAint Nic brought tree. Meanwhile it was his older brothers and sisters who had the task of putting all up!!!

[@user-iv7nu3qn3f]

I love the reaction of your children to the makeshift Xmas gifts of wartime Britain. Sheer magic! May we all be so thankful and captivated this Xmas! 😅

[@wackthegood8884]

Christmas traditions through the ages... This was as entertaining as it was informative. Great fun to watch! Merry Christmas everyone.

[@lorihogue5015]

Lovely video! Rise Hall belonged to my family (Neville & Plantagenet) from 1372 to 1471. So interesting to see what's been done in later generations. Bless you for rescuing this beautiful historic home. Happy Christmas 💖

[@walbiramurray5762]

I really enjoyed this video, thank you.

[@suefoulkes2755]

You and your family did a wonderful job creating this video!! I loved it and will share! Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!!!🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@joanware6473]

Wow, so enjoyed this video and loved seeing the boys when they were so young, aahhh, wishing you all a very happy Christmas.

[@corneliabayley723]

As an American, I really enjoyed this historical fun show. Very interesting, very well done and comprehensive.

[@SF-ru3lp]

Lovely programme. Thank you all. G Ire

[@terri348]

Tree was up before Christmas. Mom and dad decorated Christmas Eve after we were in bed. Magic on very early Christmas day!!!

[@user-sj1tu7my3m]

Thank you so much for sharing your home & decking the halls with this American God bless and a wonderful New Year

[@memories970]

I love this and look forward to watching more. Thank you for sharing your home and traditions. Merry Christmas from the USA.

[@RavenGent]

This is grand, like imagined a Victorian Christmas. But I'm trying to figure a Victorian Christmas in America especially on the frontier.

[@fayecox9401]

So enjoyed this ❤

[@robertklingerman7727]

« that’s a big one. » I lost it… lol…

[@pim1234]

Sarah Beeny is charming ...

[@ngahuiroimatanutira-langda4153]

My grandparents cooked pig head by roasting it.. My Mother in her time turned it into brawn... I still make brawn

[@susanmarie314]

Oh goodness, dinner was punishment. 😝

[@CFinch360]

If you have never eaten pig's head-it can be delicious. I've eaten it many times in many different recipes. Don't knock it if you haven't tried it!

[@lindachandler2293]

Look up a recipe for souse 😊

[@TamChau1999]

Việt Nam hello

[@beverleymiller1035]

Dont be so dramtic

[@vanakanderaki7944]

Turckish bishop St. Nickolas? Apart from this information being completely false, its absurd at the same time, since there were not Turks in Asia Minor then, and Turks are muslims. !!!!!!!!!!!(

[@ginacrusco234]

Saint Nicholas of Myra (traditionally 15 March 270 - 6 December 343) was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Myra in Asia Minor (modern-day Demre, Turkey) during the time of the Roman Empire.

[@thesaltycrone9237]

You're uneducated in this matter. Look up St Nicholas of Myra