Product Details

• Actors: Rick Steves
• Language: English
• Studio: Perseus
• DVD Release Date: December 29, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0033G9NM4
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #169,539 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rick Steves's Makes a Christmas Classic, November 6, 2007

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J. Dorman (Walla Walla, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rick Steves' European Christmas (DVD)

This is actually a DVD and not a book like the previous two reviews have mistaken. There is a matching book to this DVD and probably what they have mistaken in this case. Now, on to the DVD.

I cannot recommend this DVD enough! My family has sat down to this program for the past two years and everytime I find something new to appreciate about it. Rick Steves takes us on tour in his usual style through several European countries and their unique customs. This time however we are allowed into the homes and traditions of the native peoples families. 7 european cultures are explored through their Christmas and holiday traditions. Italian, Swiss, British, French are to name a few of the places Rick takes us to on Christmas eve and the preceding days of celebration. What I like about the DVD most is the way you are shown each countries holiday traditions seperatly right up to Christmas eve then you are treated to the mounting Christmas eve excitment from all countries as they get ready for Father Christmas's visit or for some cultures the pinnacle of the season that evening. It shows the flashy city wide celebrations as well as what the average family does for seasons greetings. If you want to see humanity at its best this DVD will surely do your heart some good to see the common excitement in all childrens eyes and in the adults voices. Like I said I can't say enough. However, I will break a cardinal rule here and tell you that I would splurge here a little and go to www.ricksteves.com and purchase the Christmas set which includes the DVD, the book that the other two reviewers are refering to, as well as the matching CD that contains all of the carols that are in the DVD. Belive me once you see the performances you will want the CD! This package sells for around 35 dollars and is well worth it! Wishing you a happy holidays whatever time of the year you read this!

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Addition To Your Christmas Collection, August 8, 2006

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This review is from: Rick Steves' European Christmas DVD (DVD)

Festive Fun! The video quality on this DVD is excellent.
Bonus Features: 45 minutes of extra content, including full-length choir performances, Pope John Paul II's last midnight Christmas Mass, interview with the Christkind, Italian manger scenes (presepi), and a musical slide show of European Christmas images.
Running Time: 1 hour + bonus features. Widescreen (16x9) NTSC format, all region compatible.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Rick Steves, August 30, 2006

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booklover (Virginia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rick Steves' European Christmas (Paperback)

This is a great combination of travel information, historical background, holiday traditions, great photographs and even recipes, all describing the European Christmas experience. There are chapters on England, Norway, France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland. Rick Steves even adds a personal touch as his family joins him to celebrate a snowy Christmas in Switzerland. This is a book you will pick up every Christmas to reread and enjoy.