Victorian Farm Christmas Episode III

[@ih82r8]

Bless his heart, the lovely Tom Acton died this year at age 95. He was such a delightful presence on this show, being the stern but likable landowner.

[@davidnoseworthy4540]

To Mr. T. S. Acton, may this series be a dedication to a man who so firmly believed in the preservation of the Victorian farm and it's way of life, through his estate. God Bless Good Sir

[@lifewithus42]

The last of true gentlemen.

[@douglascarter5943]

This whole series should be shown in every school today. Life is gained by labour and hard work, not given as a gift in which you do nothing to gain a living and wealth.

[@Jefferdaughter]

Don't rely on schools to teach your children what you want them to know!

[@Amooretliban]

Douglas Carter in the US in my state and city we would go to Greenfield village and Henry Ford museum and we were taught how to build homes from that era, we were split into teams and built homes, taught how to make butter, etc. We would play games from that time period, and so on. It was pretty cool.

[@thegothshoppe]

@@Amooretliban I am from Detroit and have always loved Greenfield Village.

[@Amooretliban]

vonda919 :)

[@bunnyboops8875]

Oh bug off. Welfare is for disabled, elderly and veterans. No one chooses to be poor because it sounds fun.

[@AlishN7]

Just learned today that Thomas Stackhouse Acton had passed away on 27th of May, 2020. aged 95, which was actually really recently... very very sad, but he had an amazing life. I'm sure Acton Scott will miss him, but I think it'll be in good hands. Rest in peace, Mr. Acton.

[@quarteracreadventures855]

51:38 "Mine's wrapped in wee-wee ribbon." "Yes, you appear to have drawn the short straw there buddy." -This is the best exchange ever!

[@normlor8109]

what I found fascinating is in Britain there seems to be no shortage of experts on all things Victorian right down to the smallest detail, wonderful!

[@Foxkitten86]

We don't really consider it that long ago, and.. it isnt in the scheme of things. Our home is over 500 years old... if only the walls could speak!!

[@shariarnold9649]

Alex, Peter and Ruth do such a wonderful reconstruction of history! I love the documentaries they do...makes me wish I lived in England on a quaint and beautiful farm...

[@FurryAminal]

I love the way that Ruth is sat on the ground helping the child peel the orange. So unpretentious.

[@mctavish199]

Good observation. It was only a second or two.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Yeah, she definitely is beautiful and wonderful inside and outside!

[@PizzaHorseProductions]

She’s always so good with the kids that appear on these shows.

[@josefinbjork7746]

Even if you didnt now that she has two girls you can tell she is mom

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear @@josefinbjork7746 👍👌👏 Yeah! And that she is in the most positive way I can think of. Best regards, luck and health.

[@lynnebash2278]

Thank you to Alex, Peter and Ruth for doing this for all that have been lucky enough to see the fruits of your lab ours. You worked so hard and made it all seem like it was fun. Not an easy thing to do. Bless you three and all those behind the scenes that made these programs possible. Lovingly Lynne Bash

[@nancywarren608]

Hear hear. 🎅🍻

[@angelwhispers2060]

The program's actually produced by the BBC. I think they have a fan page for them if you would like to make sure that they can actually read your comment

[@elainefarley1895]

Angel whispers, Where is the fan page? Thank you

[@babenning]

I love Ruth. She just brings a sense of comfort and well being. I love her laugh and the way she gets into everything she does. Alex and Peter are great but Ruth is my favorite.

[@hammondOT]

I can't stand her. Constantly laughing like a moron. Constantly interrupting and talking over the experts. TV hosts like her should allow the guests to talk and inform people. This is great information and she's cackling and interrupting everyone, you can plainly see people get annoyed with her how awkward she makes them feel.

[@mishac6857]

Mathias McKealty she does cackle. It drives me mad.

[@terricovill4624]

I agree, for the most part. . .however, I think she really over does the loudest laughing and often cuts off Peter and Alex.

[@famprima]

I don't care for that laugh... To rowdious.

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

@@hammondOT I have watched quite a few episodes and my theory is that she suffers clinical depression. The insane cackling is possibly due to medications.

[@vermontvampyre]

'I've got the weewee ribbon wrapped around mine' Lol Peter has the best lines ALWAYS xD

[@sidneyfrederickson3941]

I love Clumper! Draft Horses are very mild mannered. A friend in Australia has some on his cattle station and says they are like really really big dogs, following him around.

[@Tina06019]

Feeding and clothing the poor is charitable, which should be the true spiritual meaning of Christmas. BTW, I have read a lot of comments criticizing Alex for not working as hard (physically) as Peter does. It bothers me, because I found out that before their very first "Farm" TV show, Alex Langlands sustained a serious injury to his back which caused permanent damage. If he did as much of the heavy lifting as Mr. Peter Ginn does, Dr. Langlands might become permanently disabled. If Alex were actually lazy, I don't think he and Peter would still be friends, but they are. So please, a bit of sympathy is called for.

[@skatfan]

Alex has written a wonderful book called Craeft. Several craefts from the TV. Episodes are described, but there’s much more

[@sammiegirl883]

He brings the food and cheer to those working hard. A job of it's own.

[@PerthViking]

Tina agreed

[@tanyagarcia3721]

Imagine if you had an injury, stef, and you had a lot of pain. You would have a crappy attitude as well. He did great considering what's happened to him

[@angelwhispers2060]

Good point. I didn't know that before but it makes a lot of sense now

[@katkathi8882]

Peter is my favorite, if for only the fact that, he must be the " "dustiest" person that I have ever seen!🤓Actually I love them all, and have such fun watching what they do, all the while enjoying seeing their personalities emerge. They are all awesome no matter what time in history it is!

[@gabriellazavala6559]

Amazing. Every single time that Ruth does these little crafts both in these episodes as well as in the war time ones, I just watch in amazement. I have to say though, I love how dirty Peter gets from all that hard work they do. Builds character LOL 😉

[@annika_panicka]

I wouldn't mind scrubbing him off in ye olde wooden tub 😉

[@elainefarley1895]

Early in my life, the men who worked on my Grandfather's farm got even dirtier. I observed the men's duties and I was taught what Ruth is doing.

[@elainefarley1895]

It is extremely hard work, ALL of it.

[@08CARIB]

I cant even express how much I love these programs, especially this Christmas one..Ruth is amazing!

[@ZainaDancer]

This was the most wonderful production I've seen in quite a long time! I loved it and I will watch it many many more times. I love the toast at the end, and it reminded me of my favorite Irish blessing / toast which goes like this: "May those who love us, love us, and those who don't, may God turn their hearts, and if He doesn't turn their hearts, may He turn their ankles so we'll know them by their limping." Thanks to those who made these shows and to those who uploaded them for our enjoyment. Happy Christmas!

[@nanak8128]

Hahaha I love this. Will start using it:)

[@ZainaDancer]

@Victoria "Dave Allen at Large" was on American tv for awhile and I was big fan! That may actually have been where I heard it all those years ago, but if that's not where it came from to me, you're right, it does sound like something he would say! 💚🇺🇸🇮🇪

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

@@ZainaDancer it is an Irish toast.

[@ZainaDancer]

@@girlnextdoorgrooming As I said! 💚

[@MorganJServices]

The Christmas Day events brought me to tears. The atmosphere jumps out of the video. Absolutely lovely.

[@garlicgirl3149]

So not about money and stores versus family friends and helping each other out.

[@patriciaorsborn7165]

Tanya Walker I remember my childhood Christmases, our family always went to aunts/uncles homes or they came to ours, huge feast and playing in the snow with each other. Nowadays we don't even go to visit, even though they only live 10 miles away.

[@catieq5270]

Patricia Orsborn maybe you should change it back this year.

[@jeffburnham6611]

Those 3 always seem to enjoy each others company no matter which time era they are trying to recreate for themselves. Such a wonderful experience. I especially like the banter between Alex and Peter. I would enjoy a behind the scenes look as I know they had separate sleeping accommodations, and didn't spend a full 365 days of living in the past.

[@blabla-rg7ky]

ruth is definitely enjoying everything that's going on in her re-enactments. And the boys have no say in it because Ruth is stealing the show.... and they don't dare speak up in her presence anyway, which is arousing xD

[@YT4Me57]

I grew up with the tradition of receiving an orange, apple, nuts and a candy cane in my Christmas stocking. It was a common practice here in the United States. We looked forward to snacking on them!

[@RalucaAriadna]

I'm Canadian, though ethnically Romanian, and we definitely got oranges for Xams too

[@soslothful]

I'd give near anything to be part of a group of friends like this.

[@saintd_ii]

Try to get with your church group

[@soslothful]

@@saintd_ii Why do you assume I attend church?

[@aruvielevenstar3944]

Me too

[@angelwhispers2060]

I think a lot of people would. The world of modern technology seems to have made us forget how to have genuine friendships and relationships with each other.

[@gloriahanes6490]

Buy a Victorian farm and live the dream!

[@leeann4900]

Thank you for choosing to use your valuable time to upload these, to share with all of us. Cheers 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

[@joesnow7216]

Citrus fruits at Christmas is still a tradition. We always have a box of clementines or satsumas then.

[@GotLostProductions]

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas for me if I didn't find a mandarin orange wrapped in green tissue paper in the toe of my stocking! When I was little my mum taught us to make turtles out of them by turning them onto their sides, capping them with the paper and twisting the four corners into little 'feet', then gently rolling the orange along a smooth surface and watching the 'turtle' crawl off...

[@horseenthusiast9903]

My family doesn’t often buy oranges, so they’re still a very special Yuletide treat for me

[@Jefferdaughter]

They ripen in time for Christmas, and it is the time of year when other sources of Vit C are scarce in northern climes.

[@kallen868]

As a child in Maine in the 70s We always had an orange in our stocking! Hard nuts too!

[@tubeyhamster]

After years of seeing farriers shoe my horses with ready-made shoes, seeing one make all four out of bars of steel seems like an incredible amount of work.

[@famprima]

The readymades took the same amount of work but on a different time

[@crystalheart9]

Love Clumper.

[@horseenthusiast9903]

crystalheart9 Clumper is pure and good

[@famprima]

The farrier had a handful. Clumper leaned in all 1000 kg!

[@crystalheart9]

@@famprima Oh gosh that's a load.

[@annika_panicka]

He's such a good, handsome, and non-oafish boy and deserves a more dignified name

[@jeremybob4777]

Yeah clumper is really hardworking... So loyal

[@treetrout3987]

I am from Newfoundland, Canada. Our own dominion until 1949. I am 53 years and can still recall fondly the Christmas 'pudd lit with brandy or something stronger. The greenery in the house as well. Things seemed so much more significant back when...

[@claudiafunder5490]

I'm from Melbourne, Australia. Christmas is in summer time and we still do the full roast with christmas pudding lit with brandy every year. We decorate christmas trees which is odd given it's bright and green outside. Or rather, brown with the drying of summer. The British traditions are very strong.

[@maureenhewitt2569]

TreeTrout I'm in Perth, Western Australia. An ex pat from Northumberland. I'm 62 and still make my Christmas pudding with the fruit soaked for a few days in brandy and rum. Good memories

[@dawne5139]

I am another Canadian, but for me it has to be dark rum.

[@patriciawenzel3871]

TreeTrout I’m Canadian too and my parents were Irish. As children we always begged dad to light the pudding and we turned out the lights to see the flames better. He used what we had to hand, his best Canadian Rye Whiskey.

[@treetrout3987]

@@claudiafunder5490 Very Nice.

[@Muck006]

It is nice to see that they didnt use modern lighting for the indoor filming.

[@Dorlinedainwen]

I admire the farrier so much! You can see how he is putting everything into his craft. He answers questions here and there but his focus is 100% on those shoes. We had a lovely gentleman hot shoe our horses as well but it is getting harder and harder to find good farriers and especially ones that still hot shoe.

[@elainefarley1895]

I wonder if there is a school for that here in the USA? I would like to set my son up in such a business. We have plenty of room to build a new blacksmith shop. He loves Agriculture. He wants me to purchase him a new farm.

[@jamboree2723]

My farrier still hot shoes but he will not make a shoe from scratch. He will buy the premade and adjust them. He als does cold shoeing, which requires more skill - thats what he says. But I am very blessed with my farrier!

[@cindyzapf4819]

@@elainefarley1895 That's vundebar! If you can do that, all of the power to you.

[@cindyzapf4819]

@@elainefarley1895 it would be great fun to go to the UK and go to a Victorian Christmas such as this one.

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

@@elainefarley1895 Oklahoma horse shoing school has multiple campuses.

[@normlor8109]

My Granny was from the Victorian period and owned her own Bakery in Lancashire. I have one of her original cook books after she Immigrated to Canada. I still use her recipes for her shortbread and Lemon Curd. I must have read "A Christmas Carol 500 times and just love all things Victorian. but my favorite thing id to listen to "Librivox" readings of this great story but only Brits pronounce "Clerk" as it should be, and I love Alex,Peter and Ruth for the tremendous effort they put in all they do!!

[@larsstoerloes6619]

Am I the only one who thinks Ruth actually looks sort of victorian even without her costume? I could imagine her selling flowers or fruit in a London market :P Not an insult, just an observation.

[@garlicgirl3149]

Oh no I understand exactly what you mean.

[@Muck006]

Its a matter of mindset ... she doesnt only "act" the part, she IS the part, because she accepts the part of women in history and tries to make the most of it. And obviously: FOR SCIENCE!

[@Tina06019]

I think Ruth even looks better in period clothing than she does in modern clothing.

[@latui7350]

omg yes! She looks exactly what'd I'd picture a servant or lower class person to look back then. She's is absolutely wonderful!

[@MrBrownnn696]

Lmfao

[@shibolinemress8913]

It's heartwarming how the gifts are mostly home-made. The most special gifts are the ones that friends and loved ones have put real time and energy into making especially for you. Composing a song or writing a story for someone you love can be just as special, if not more so, than anything physical.

[@jolovesminnis]

I didn't want it to end! I loved watching this show!

[@Prongsysgirl]

Thank you so much! Going to try a Christmas Pudding this year! "God Bless Us Everyone!"

[@mollydelacy9007]

when my Grandmother was a alive we all go to her house and help make the Christmas Pudding and everyone will help stir especially the younger ones and while you did this you would make a wish for the New Year. I miss that so much now my Dad does it.

[@katherinearguez1009]

I so love Mr. Ackins, he's so sweet in his sincerity. Especially when he starts the piano in the Ackins estate. I wish I could meet him to discuss his Victorian knowledge, he reminds me of my grandfather; sweet, noble, wholesome, and oh-so-wise in his discipline. Bless you!

[@mctavish199]

Just one small correction: It's Acton. No offense, your'e welcome.

[@JleeA314]

I do hope new series will be made regarding victorian farming; Alex, Ruth, and Peter you truly made me smile and have a few laughs!

[@Jefferdaughter]

For those interested in using natural dyes: You can skip the natural, free source of ammonia stale urine) and purchase ammonia in a bottle at your local supermarket, in the aisle with household cleansers. Also, dyes will work differently with textiles made from plant fibers than they do with protein fibers from animals- like wool, alpaca, mohair, cashmere, and silk.

[@DOSBoxMom]

The 4 birds inside each other for the Christmas pie reminds me of descriptions of "turducken," but baked inside a crust.

[@nancywarren608]

I'd love to try this.

[@Nogames2281]

I was thinking same thing

[@adamdaichendt3098]

Frankenturkey

[@bunnyfoofoo9695]

I was watching on a different channel someone deboning all the birds and sewing it all up. It's a huge undertaking.

[@famprima]

I thought they made some huge mistakes there. Goose first of course, then hen. And skins off. Rendering the fat of the skin first, and using it to baste the filtered birds before construction. That way partridge and pidgeon could have been whole filet inclosed. In between the layers there could have been slithers of baked onions, apples and sage. The casing was too thick. That's why the whole thing didn't fit. Of done these before. It does work without skin and in thinner pastry.

[@charitysmith5245]

Love these shows and Alex, Peter and Ruth! As a homemaker myself who is also a history buff, I'd love to spend time with Ruth. She seems so down to earth and up for anything not to mention very hard working...they all are. Well done!

[@shaunnisv]

Clumper is so cute.....I really enjoyed watching this.

[@130alon]

These three videos are absolutely brilliant! I can't remember when I've enjoyed something so much! First, I'm American but an Anglophile; second, I'm a city girl born and raised; farm life/farm communities fascinates me; and finally, the Victorian age is compelling to me. I think these videos were made just for me!!! Thank you so very much for sharing them!

[@dustbunnieboo]

Love this series! The Award for Best Side-Eye goes to Snowdrop the Cow at 46:26. LOL!

[@deadhorse1391]

I love these videos! I was a professional blacksmith for many years, made 18 th century axes and knives using traditional methods and also bought and sold blacksmith tools. Don't think I ever saw a bellow / blower like that one ...pretty neat. One thing he size of the fire and amount of coke used is much larger then needed for the work being done. I'm sure the Smith would not be so wasteful and would manage the fire better. is interesting that they could buy coke to use instead of having to use coal and coke it up in the forge .... Lots probably used charcoal at this time too

[@Michiganian8]

R u on KZbin showing demonstrations. People need your expertise

[@Tina06019]

Anonymous I don’t know about this person, but you could check out Marauder Ironworks for-easy-to-follow blacksmithing tutorials.

[@Navygrl58]

What a joy this was to watch! We don't realize how unbelievably easy we have it when looking back on these times, but this was when you really appreciate the fruits of your hard labor. Too bad we lost that sense of the meaning of working for your daily bread in a lot of ways. Thank you for this post!

[@newlywedbeth]

Reminds me of a conversation I had with my grandmother. "Mammaw, what did you do as a girl?" "I worked." "I mean in your free time. What did you do for fun?" "I got up, did chores, ate breakfast, went to school, came home, did chores, and went to bed." In other words, school was the break she had from backbreaking labor and hardship.

[@vanessafoote3803]

I went there 2 years ago it's open to the public it's was wonderful to see the farm after watching the series

[@hectorsmommy1717]

I love Mr. Acton. He seems to really enjoy preserving history while being practical about the future of his estate. There is a limit to how many estate tours one can do but having a working Victorian Farm will draw in a different group of "tourists".

I so love Ruth. She is on a continuous adventure. Such a great series

[@janemann3045]

Alex,Peter and Ruth well done.I remember as a child our grandmother gave us in a small paper bag an orange,apple,nuts,stick candy an other candy for Christmas,Tjat was my favorite part

[@svetlanalvova1128]

Like all the farm series, absolutely lovely. I am so sorry there are not more enthusiasts that do re-creations. This is immortal.

[@IonIsFalling7217]

The cow is so over them singing 😂

[@paddyzammit6588]

Potassuim_Cation that’s what I thought

[@gerikinnaman6755]

YES!! Had to love that one. Lol

[@lisamarie8133]

The side eye the cow was giving them was priceless.

[@annika_panicka]

Lolol! I don't know ... maybe she ended up diggin' it, plus she got a double dose of hay. The editor chose a very brief shot of her looking like "WTF is going on? Have they all come to milk me?"

[@mastersadvocate]

I love the parts about Ruth and that nice man making Christmas puddings. Mum and I made some Christmas puddings, about three of them, and, yes, they had to be steamed for a very long time! Mum used her Mother's recipe for Christmas pudding, and that dates back to the 1930s. Watching this video reminds me of being at my Grandparent's home/farm for Christmas back in the 1960s. There was a lot of work, cooking, baking, and crafting, and we had a lovely Christmas! Thanks for sharing this video! ~Janet in Canada

[@evaunger4781]

Absolutely love shows like this. We have so much to learn from history

[@amesavis]

A heartwarming show. This, the 1900 house, and 1940 house have shown me the difference in the standard of living between my country and yours. Such hard work for every little thing. And what great personalities the 3 of them have!

[@galanie]

My daddy was the son of an Appalachian farmer. He was born in 1913 and he got an orange for Christmas sometimes when he was really little also. So some in America still kept the tradition even up into the time of George V.

[@karensiegel6669]

My brother married a girl from a family who lived 3 miles from us that received an orange and a dime in their stocking up to 1970. The kids grew up, got jobs and started buying or making "Christmas" for the family. They still had an outhouse. They were hard workers and wonderful cooks.

[@joesnow7216]

At 28:25 when Ruth is going into the shop, you can see the Victorian Pharmacy at the far end of the road beyond the building with the red door.

[@joesnow7216]

Joe Snow Oops post office, not shop.

[@kacookgirl]

No, you were sort of right. It's the brown building at the very end of the street right across from the white fence, just to the left of the red door. 12 seconds into the first ep of Victorian Pharmacy proves the placement.

[@anissaholmes4495]

I got the warm Christmas spirit from this documentary. I’m from the US and I love these traditions.

[@rtkelly7382]

Other shows they did...Edwardian Farm, Wartime Farm, Tudor Monastery Farm and Tales of the Green Valley.

[@venomouscarebear]

RT Kelly Don't forget Secrets of the Castle (good luck finding it online). Too bad Alex couldn't be part of that one, but Tom makes a nice addition to the team.

[@Neldidellavittoria]

+Manda Stanton It's on KZbin at the moment if you want to watch it again.

[@insouciantme6015]

And there is also the series "Full Steam ahead" featuring this trio.

[@tazfrankszlasa6867]

Insouciant Me they also did Victorian pharmacy

[@OcarinaSapphr-]

Tudor Monastery Farm & Tales of the Green Valley are my *faves* !

[@shadodragonette]

So many phrases make so much more sense now I've seen this! I don't mean just the working terms, though I learned a lot about those, too; I mean descriptions of things worn, things used for decoration, and even some of the seemingly odd things my mom insisted on for most of my childhood Christmases. Thank you!

[@janetmcguffin1899]

I found this series to be educational and also delightful. It was really hard work back then, and the team approached the activities with a very positive attitude. Kudos to the cook who put up with the pompous food historian who ignored her when she commented about cutting through the layers of the pie.

[@joannerowan4705]

So cute how much they love Clumper.

[@2012iwanttogohome]

The food historian Ivan Day reminds me of the great actor George Sanders. 😍

[@blackberryandleaf]

I'm so glad I have only watched a couple of series so far as it means I have quite a few ahead of me. These shows are wonderful! I would love to see more being made. Peter, Alex and Ruth are such wonderful presenters. Well done!

[@paulstovall3777]

This brings back so many memories from reading Charles Dickens as a young child. You good folk have done a wonderful job. Thank you.

[@brat46]

I love the kitchenware that Ruth gets to use.

[@hankaustin7091]

same here!

[@sarkerjunior4429]

Very informative... Ruth's laughter is quite relaxing .... Thanks

[@carlagarrett3244]

bEAUTIFUL HISTORY RECOUNTED. SO MUCH APPRECIATED AT THIS TIME OF YEAR. GOOD CHEER FELLOWS!

[@candacecrocker2029]

i so much adore & appreciate this series. ty all who made it happen, & TVO🥰🤗. i am also greatful to be able to see some on the internet, now that i do not have tv cable television, etc. ❤✌️

[@candacecrocker2029]

in addition may i say, ruth, peter & alex did a wonderful job in everything...imo❤❤❤

[@angelwhispers2060]

Old Mr. Action is really quite lovely and kind. Little Wonder then that this Farm thing became a series since they had such a pleasant experience with the first one.

[@blabla-rg7ky]

in this show he does look "lovely and kind". But I sense a tyrant behind this all

[@Spitalhatch]

I discovered this series only recently and love it. Many thanks from New Zealand.

[@jeremybob4777]

Ruth's cooking is simply marvelous

[@GinaSigillito]

I love this show so much. What a sense of joy they have spending Christmas together. They seem happy with just the basics. Still a good lesson for today.

[@yolandaheriot9842]

i love the way they decorated the christmas tree, and how they made the wreath and garland. i love vintage and shabby chic.

[@rrtjoh]

WONDERFUL, FANFASTIC, IM81 AND ONE OF THE THINGS THAT REALLY GOT TO ME WAS JUST HOW MANY DESCRIBED AS VICTORIAN WERE STILL BEING DONE ( USED IN THE WAR YEARS )

[@trojanette8345]

Very well conceived and presented triplet of themed videos. Also very well researched. Wouldn't have expected any less of a BBC inspired production.

[@garlicgirl3149]

I learned so much! I always wondered why horses needed shoes and how puddings were made in cloth and how brilliant colors were made. I also wonder how did women keep their dresses clean with them so close to the ground dragging in dirt. I must research this!

[@donnaharris4420]

Funny you should mention keeping clothes clean. Women probably wore a pinny/apron..and there was one scene where she was wearing sleeve protectors that were tied at the bicep and wrists. Another program you'd like would be the 100 year old house..PBS. Great series of a family who live at the turn of the century

[@garlicgirl3149]

donna harris I saw that and it was good! I did do some light research and the bottom line is the petticoats got dirty! LOL! We get the "pretty version in movies and TV shows. Sometimes those that were rich could lift up dresses if muddy etc. but regular women...you did what you had to do when working.

[@donnaharris4420]

I think most people would be shocked at the smells and the lack of basic essentials if they could actually "time travel". There was a scene in one movie about the Whitechapel area where prostitutes and the down and out slept on benches with a rope holding them to the seat! At least they were warm!!

[@donnaharris4420]

Secrets from the Castle or Tales of the Green Valley are very good as well...and you'll recognize some familiar faces.....fascinating/

[@Muck006]

Clothes back then were much more about "being practical" ... like the half-length trousers of the men (you can change/wash long socks more easily than the whole trousers), the aprons of the women ... and even the corset helps women to "lift more" (if it isnt a fashion item that constricts you), because it serves the same function as those broad leather belts which weight lifters use at the olympic games. Bonnets were shaped like that to protect elaborate hairstyles when you are outside. Lots of reasons for lots of pieces of clothing to be much more practical than todays "fashion" ... and generally demeaned by todays "liberated" women as being backwards.

[@Carducci1959]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching these videos, thank you!

[@doreenandrus2206]

I love the common thread all farmers have and especially the Victorian, the Appalachian, Amish. Prairie homesteader and the like. thriving and making life work using what it offers and we all can learn alot from observing these hearty folks

[@gaaraxkariho]

Watching this series this year makes me feel very grateful for what I have, even if it's not the usual holiday season. I'm actually very happy.

[@misterjder1.831]

I think this is one of the best Christmases I ever witnessed. Although I couldn't participate.

[@europamacmillan9498]

What fun,hard work,but satisfying-I love the look in the cows eye when they were singing

[@HodgePodgeHarmony]

Ruth has the BEST laugh EVER!

[@hankaustin7091]

I agree.. she might be ugly as hell.. but her laugh more than makes up for it!

[@HodgePodgeHarmony]

@@hankaustin7091 , I wouldn't call her ugly by any means! But then again, I tend to see the beauty that emanates from within rather than surface beauty ;-)

[@hankaustin7091]

@@HodgePodgeHarmony a very admirable trait indeed!

[@flamingpieherman9822]

I love watching all of the craftsmanship that goes into everything they do! I feel everyone needs to relearn this. As a history note the worship of trees did come from the Germanic tribes. They were sacred and they would usually hang heads on the trees. Later years they replaced it with apples as a came into England and now they have the Christmas balls

[@kega6487]

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this series! Watching every Year on Christmas again... Greets from Germany

[@andersen6422]

A toast to those whom we love, a toast to those who love us, and here’s to them who love them who loves those who loves us.

[@mydigitallife8311]

clips

[@gabriellemaldonado31]

I absolutely love this series! The traditions are nice and it's amazing how much work went into preparing for that time of year. And they look like they have so much fun. Ruth is my favorite; she has so much fun doing everything and I love her laugh!

[@libertyann439]

Best Christmas I've ever seen!

[@joannerowan4705]

"Mine's wrapped in the wee ribbon" Lol.

[@janineharrison5186]

Lovely to see traditions of my ancestors across the pond.

[@pattiwhite9575]

Wonderful series. Learned so much.

[@lillianbowen7408]

I love Ruth, Alex and Peter but Tom Willianson makes my heart thump as hard as he swings and slams his hammer.

[@dmarcouxbeatty374]

I agree. Or as my dear old mum would say. He can put his shoes under my bed any time. Personally, he can put them any where he bloody well likes as long as he is in the bed! 😉🤣

[@naomihirsch2796]

"Mine's wrapped in the wee-wee ribbon."

[@jsma5503]

This popped up in my feed, and now I am binge watching. I love it!

[@claraderrick6089]

I really enjoyed this series. Being an American and my ancestry is in England, Wales, Irish, and Scottish. I enjoyed this immensely. I knew the Victorian Farmers worked hard. I now know why in my parents ranch why we worked hard. It is in our blood. My husband and I have a ranch in Texas. We worked hard. Now it’s up to our sins and their families. We oversee everything now. Here in Texas our weather is very unpredictable. In winter it can be mild to cold weather. Mainly rain. Hardly no snow or sleet. Summer sweating heat. I can’t imagine back in the old days coping with the heat. Winter yes heat no. Now I know where I get that drive for working hard in our ranch. It’s in my blood.

[@hankaustin7091]

same here, my mother's side of the family all came from Ireland and England. They were very hard-working farmers over there as well as over here in the US, especially during the 1800s.

[@krazyoldkatlady192]

I'm for decorating on Christmas Eve. It's ridiculous how far in advance we decorate our trees now a days

[@horseenthusiast9903]

Lisa Mercado since I have to trek to the mountains a few hours from my home for the Yule log and tree, I always put it up a week in advance, but more than a week seems absolutely ludicrous!

[@Jefferdaughter]

It is also sad how quickly people yank down their decorations... long before the 12 Days of Christmas are over. Most probably think Christmas Day is the 12th, but it is actually the 1st Day of Christmas! Advertisers lead us Americans around as if by the nose...

[@famprima]

Used to be at my family house. Christmas evey mom would cook and my dad would do the tree. Then to night mass and a first slice of Christmas bread German style. Filled with all good stuff like dried fruits upped with brandy and almond marsipan, covered in a butter/powdered sugar crust. Oh my.

[@barbc7698]

My parents actually did that, still, in the 60's.

[@kallen868]

@@Jefferdaughteras a young teen on Christmas day...i went to play games and such with friends...I got home on Dec 25th to find the. tree down and any sight of Christmas ....gone.

[@thomasstevens1873]

I like Ruth because I think she really puts her ❤ in it

[@irisjoosten8669]

When they describe all the different kinds of bird in the pie all I could think of was a turducken in a pie tin. Look out Paula Dean! The victorians invented something even more extravagant!

[@yojnasingh3529]

This is an amazing video.. I have really enjoyed it.. It shows the authenticity of the Victorian time. I have loved the ways things were done in those days and the traditions😘 bravo👏

[@mariagina.valeroortiz7712]

Entrañable!! un gran día, gracias por este recuerdo tan especial, un saludo desde España

[@andreav83]

43:46 The absolute contentment on Peter's face while he's feeding Clumper.

[@fuzzywuzzy5749]

This is such a relaxing show to watch compared to most. It is wonderfully done.

[@witchofstonycreek4550]

The 4 bird pie is absolutely gorgeous! I want to try some version of it this Christmas. Wish me luck chefs I never deboned a whole goose, first time for everything. Happy Christmas y'all.

[@TruthAndLight4995]

Companies in the USA used to give wonderful Cmas parties for employees and their families. My children have fond memories of them. However, now big corporations make much more profit, especially CEOs, yet do much less for employees at Cmas time. - Fantastic series!!

[@chndlr18]

If I owned my own company I wouldn't throw an Xmas party either. How selfish to think that everyone he's hired is Christian. If they want a party they can do it on their own time.

[@desertdaisymarie6951]

chndlr18 Given that regardless of religion, race or creed people generally celebrate Christmas you’re a rather closed minded turd..

[@chndlr18]

@@desertdaisymarie6951 And I'm 110% ok with that. Thanks for coming out!

[@chndlr18]

@@desertdaisymarie6951 if you think most people celebrate Christmas then you're dumber than you look.