1 00:00:03,799 --> 00:00:05,960 Times pass 2 00:00:07,899 --> 00:00:10,159 times shall come 3 00:00:11,899 --> 00:00:15,159 time that was, is time that is passed 4 00:00:15,520 --> 00:00:19,680 even tomorrow, time will be over 5 00:00:22,559 --> 00:00:25,899 it's going to be Christmas 6 00:00:27,039 --> 00:00:29,560 christmas is over 7 00:00:30,899 --> 00:00:36,159 the one this year will probably be more fun, than the many we've had 8 00:00:37,040 --> 00:00:41,040 and that's because Christmas is old and christmas is new 9 00:00:41,140 --> 00:00:44,220 christmas is never the same 10 00:00:44,459 --> 00:00:48,700 christmas is like a morning dawn 11 00:00:48,919 --> 00:00:52,479 a new painting in an ancient frame 12 00:00:52,659 --> 00:00:56,080 Christmas remains even as the years pass 13 00:00:56,200 --> 00:01:01,779 therefore, we know we will have an all-time Christmas this year. 14 00:01:02,540 --> 00:01:06,540 The 20th December, and the net tightens. 15 00:01:06,700 --> 00:01:08,400 There is no way around it, 16 00:01:08,880 --> 00:01:10,400 Christmas is just around the corner. 17 00:01:11,200 --> 00:01:13,840 Pretty soon it will ring the doorbell, and before we 18 00:01:13,840 --> 00:01:15,980 look around, it has crept into 19 00:01:15,980 --> 00:01:18,140 the living room in all its glory and splendor. 20 00:01:18,980 --> 00:01:21,040 And I guess it's not even that bad. 21 00:01:21,960 --> 00:01:25,400 Because what Christmas brings with it of little or big, 22 00:01:25,900 --> 00:01:27,940 then it is the comfort that is the most important thing. 23 00:01:28,520 --> 00:01:31,460 And having fun, we Danes can do that, 24 00:01:31,520 --> 00:01:37,760 when we work, cooks, sings and romances. 25 00:01:39,040 --> 00:01:42,820 That way, the waiting time doesn't seem too long. 26 00:01:42,900 --> 00:01:46,020 Although it is obviously worse for some than for others. 27 00:01:46,920 --> 00:01:50,660 Not least for those who don't know what Christmas will bring. 28 00:01:50,700 --> 00:01:53,860 Christmas remains even as the years pass 29 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:56,360 December 20th "Fairytales." 30 00:01:56,520 --> 00:01:59,540 therefore, we know we will have an all-time Christmas this year. 31 00:02:01,000 --> 00:02:06,820 Wreath pyramids and the mistletoe. There! 32 00:02:07,280 --> 00:02:09,860 Now it is in place and we are approaching. 33 00:02:10,080 --> 00:02:11,340 We certainly do. 34 00:02:11,540 --> 00:02:13,400 Yes, now there can't be much left. 35 00:02:13,800 --> 00:02:15,780 Well, we are approaching our own time, aren't we? 36 00:02:15,880 --> 00:02:20,100 Yes, there are still 150-160 years to go. 37 00:02:20,560 --> 00:02:22,920 Well, that is nothing compared to what has been. 38 00:02:23,020 --> 00:02:25,840 I'm sure we have Christmas in place before you can spell pixie. 39 00:02:26,340 --> 00:02:29,120 What do you say, Freya? Am I right, or am I right? 40 00:02:30,040 --> 00:02:31,400 - Surely... - Bingo! 41 00:02:31,680 --> 00:02:32,700 Double portion porridge with an extra dollop of 42 00:02:32,800 --> 00:02:34,860 butter for the young lady with the big full beard. 43 00:02:34,900 --> 00:02:36,760 Uh, do you always have to talk so silly? 44 00:02:36,820 --> 00:02:39,940 Well, well, well, well, well, well, well. Someone must have gotten their legs 45 00:02:40,040 --> 00:02:41,100 out of the wrong side of the bed this morning. 46 00:02:41,280 --> 00:02:43,480 - Shall Dad go fetch a little sugar cube? - Now leave me alone. 47 00:02:43,700 --> 00:02:45,580 Yes but, uh but, oh but... 48 00:02:45,920 --> 00:02:48,000 Why are you so mad? Christmas is just around the corner. 49 00:02:48,440 --> 00:02:50,220 I don't care about your stupid Christmas. 50 00:02:52,440 --> 00:02:56,400 Well, now she doesn't care about Christmas. 51 00:02:56,400 --> 00:02:59,660 If I live to be 400, I will never learn to understand women. 52 00:03:00,080 --> 00:03:01,920 Don't you understand that she is upset? 53 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:03,760 Yes, I do. I can see that. 54 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:06,980 But I don't understand why. Christmas is just around the corner. 55 00:03:07,000 --> 00:03:09,020 Exactly. Christmas is just around the corner. 56 00:03:09,160 --> 00:03:11,300 We have traveled through time and are approaching our own. 57 00:03:11,500 --> 00:03:13,760 And she still hasn't discovered who she is. 58 00:03:15,380 --> 00:03:17,120 Uh, oh. I had forgotten that. 59 00:03:17,280 --> 00:03:18,260 Yes, but she hasn't. 60 00:03:18,380 --> 00:03:21,520 And with each passing day, she becomes more and more aware of it. 61 00:03:23,480 --> 00:03:24,660 Do you think I should... 62 00:03:24,660 --> 00:03:26,220 I think we should leave her alone. 63 00:03:26,440 --> 00:03:27,380 Come on, help me out with this. 64 00:03:32,110 --> 00:03:33,850 Yes, come on, Pyrus. 65 00:03:33,950 --> 00:03:35,670 We have a lot to accomplish today. 66 00:03:47,140 --> 00:03:50,280 who am I? where do I come from? 67 00:03:51,840 --> 00:03:54,140 and where do I belong? 68 00:03:57,080 --> 00:04:04,140 who has invented me? who controls that game? 69 00:04:06,360 --> 00:04:09,060 am I free or farmer? 70 00:04:11,500 --> 00:04:14,360 do I decide for myself what I want? 71 00:04:18,080 --> 00:04:21,860 who am I? where do I come from? 72 00:04:23,400 --> 00:04:26,140 and where am I going to? 73 00:04:27,720 --> 00:04:35,700 will I ever become someone again? 74 00:04:37,200 --> 00:04:46,340 is there nobody missing a girl, who misses a friend? 75 00:04:48,460 --> 00:04:54,860 I can be a duchess, noble and fine 76 00:04:58,360 --> 00:05:00,780 I can be a beggar woman, 77 00:05:01,980 --> 00:05:04,360 I can be a laughing stock, 78 00:05:07,980 --> 00:05:11,360 I can be a grocery daughter, 79 00:05:12,040 --> 00:05:14,880 I can be a word, 80 00:05:16,940 --> 00:05:23,500 written by a young novelist, I don't remember a thing 81 00:05:28,560 --> 00:05:32,920 who am I? where do I come from? 82 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:37,960 and what does it end up with? 83 00:05:38,520 --> 00:05:46,920 where do I have at home? where does that place exist? 84 00:05:48,060 --> 00:05:51,280 is it beautiful, or is it ugly? 85 00:05:53,140 --> 00:05:56,060 is it nice, are there war or peace? 86 00:05:57,140 --> 00:06:01,060 who am I? who are we? 87 00:06:01,160 --> 00:06:06,780 who decides what time we live in? 88 00:06:07,060 --> 00:06:10,780 who am I? who is who? 89 00:06:11,080 --> 00:06:18,000 who can show me how I find home? 90 00:06:20,820 --> 00:06:27,380 I can be a princess, robber or thief 91 00:06:30,580 --> 00:06:37,260 I can be baroness, I can be a lie 92 00:06:40,200 --> 00:06:43,280 I can be a goddess, 93 00:06:44,300 --> 00:06:47,340 I can pace in ring, 94 00:06:49,080 --> 00:06:57,420 I can be hard to find, I remember nothing 95 00:07:01,020 --> 00:07:07,040 who am I? who am I? 96 00:07:20,820 --> 00:07:22,040 Yes... 97 00:07:31,020 --> 00:07:33,040 Good morning. What are you doing? 98 00:07:33,920 --> 00:07:37,440 - No! Why is that going down? - Yes, it's... it's... I mean, it's... 99 00:07:37,520 --> 00:07:40,040 What nonsense, it belongs to Christmas! 100 00:07:40,320 --> 00:07:42,040 To my knowledge, Christmas isn't over yet. 101 00:07:42,520 --> 00:07:44,940 No. I suppose that can be true. 102 00:07:45,520 --> 00:07:48,040 Besides, you never know what can happen under one. 103 00:07:50,020 --> 00:07:52,040 Perhaps a hot thing comes by. 104 00:07:52,520 --> 00:07:56,040 - If so, she'll run away screaming. - That's nonsense, what do you mean by that? 105 00:07:56,320 --> 00:07:58,940 - You're still an attractive man. - You really think so? 106 00:07:59,020 --> 00:08:02,140 Yes. Has no woman ever told you that before? 107 00:08:02,210 --> 00:08:06,310 No. Nah, no, no, not exactly. 108 00:08:06,610 --> 00:08:10,310 There was once, but... it didn't go that well, as you know. 109 00:08:10,510 --> 00:08:12,310 Nah, what was it really that went bad? 110 00:08:12,610 --> 00:08:14,310 I cared too much about my work, I presume. 111 00:08:15,610 --> 00:08:17,010 Yes, there are many who do. 112 00:08:18,010 --> 00:08:21,310 - Once I even forget to come home. - Ouch, thanks for song! 113 00:08:21,610 --> 00:08:25,310 - Yes, it could happen to the best. - Christmas Eve? 114 00:08:31,810 --> 00:08:33,310 Hi. 115 00:08:33,410 --> 00:08:35,310 - ... Hi. - Uh... 116 00:08:36,010 --> 00:08:39,810 Yes, pardon I was a little... but it's over now! 117 00:08:40,010 --> 00:08:43,310 You don't need to apologize, we completely understand. 118 00:08:43,510 --> 00:08:45,310 - You do? - Absolutely! 119 00:08:46,010 --> 00:08:48,310 It's not easy to live so long not knowing. 120 00:08:48,510 --> 00:08:51,310 We understand that well, don't we, Pyrus? 121 00:08:51,810 --> 00:08:54,910 Yes, and when you can get weary of me, it must be bad. 122 00:08:56,010 --> 00:09:00,310 Nonsense. I do that several times a day. 123 00:09:01,070 --> 00:09:03,790 Well, shall we get going? 124 00:09:04,070 --> 00:09:07,790 - Who are we visiting this time? - I hope it's a king, they are so funny. 125 00:09:07,870 --> 00:09:10,790 So it this one, although he's not a king. 126 00:09:11,070 --> 00:09:13,190 - What is he then, if not king? - He's an author. 127 00:09:13,270 --> 00:09:15,790 Oh, no! 128 00:09:18,070 --> 00:09:19,690 Oh, no. 129 00:09:19,750 --> 00:09:20,810 What's wrong now? 130 00:09:21,050 --> 00:09:22,430 Everything is wrong. It's all wrong. 131 00:09:22,590 --> 00:09:26,090 This is only about laws, lists, regulations, 132 00:09:26,190 --> 00:09:27,510 paragraphs, memories, and descriptions. 133 00:09:27,650 --> 00:09:29,390 But not a single word about Christmas. 134 00:09:30,050 --> 00:09:31,930 Well, they must have celebrated Christmas. 135 00:09:32,110 --> 00:09:35,530 Of course they have that too, but archive work is not the same as it used to be. 136 00:09:35,670 --> 00:09:38,110 It has become more efficient. It is less colorful. 137 00:09:38,530 --> 00:09:40,370 Now it's all just about dry numbers. 138 00:09:41,230 --> 00:09:42,210 Where should we look then? 139 00:09:42,370 --> 00:09:45,170 Yes, we are now in the 1800s, so there are more options. 140 00:09:45,330 --> 00:09:48,010 There are both kings and queens, and 141 00:09:48,110 --> 00:09:50,670 scientists, politicians, authors, and painters. 142 00:09:50,810 --> 00:09:52,570 But it should have something to do with Christmas. 143 00:09:52,830 --> 00:09:54,270 Authors? 144 00:09:54,750 --> 00:09:56,470 Well, then there can be no doubt at all. 145 00:09:56,790 --> 00:09:57,950 - Not so? - No. 146 00:09:58,330 --> 00:10:00,410 Denmark's greatest author ever. 147 00:10:00,810 --> 00:10:03,510 He must have written something about Christmas. 148 00:10:03,710 --> 00:10:05,350 You mean him, the one... 149 00:10:05,710 --> 00:10:07,510 HC, what a nut? 150 00:10:08,110 --> 00:10:11,790 Pyrus, you won't tell me that you never heard of HC Andersen? 151 00:10:11,830 --> 00:10:14,690 No, I won't. At least not if you don't want to hear it. 152 00:10:14,710 --> 00:10:16,250 But I don't have. 153 00:10:16,310 --> 00:10:19,110 Stamp and inkblot, it's worse than I thought. 154 00:10:19,810 --> 00:10:21,030 Well, I think I know him. 155 00:10:21,130 --> 00:10:22,310 He is the one with 'the Ugly Duckling.' 156 00:10:22,310 --> 00:10:26,250 Yes, and the 'The Swineherd' and 'The Emperor's New Clothes,' 157 00:10:26,250 --> 00:10:27,350 and 'the Nightingale.' 158 00:10:28,050 --> 00:10:30,830 Halli-hello, and just a moment. 159 00:10:31,170 --> 00:10:32,370 I know them well. 160 00:10:32,410 --> 00:10:35,850 I just didn't know they were written by that O.B. Andersen. 161 00:10:37,130 --> 00:10:40,450 HC... Hans Christian Andersen. 162 00:10:41,030 --> 00:10:42,750 The world's greatest fairytale poet. 163 00:10:43,010 --> 00:10:45,870 After all, he is also the one who wrote my favorite story. 164 00:10:46,430 --> 00:10:47,890 'The Goblin and the Grocer.' 165 00:10:48,170 --> 00:10:49,950 Has he also written about a pixie? 166 00:10:50,010 --> 00:10:53,220 Yes, he has, even if it is more of a tribute to the art of poetry. 167 00:10:53,410 --> 00:10:55,950 Yes, never mind the poetry. As long as he writes about pixies. 168 00:10:56,950 --> 00:10:58,210 Shall we get home to him? 169 00:10:58,370 --> 00:11:00,930 No, we won't, because we're going for a trip to Tivoli. 170 00:11:09,140 --> 00:11:13,780 Welcome to Georg Carstensen's amusement park. 171 00:11:14,080 --> 00:11:16,040 In Georg what-of-a-nut? 172 00:11:17,040 --> 00:11:20,700 Carstensen's amusement park, better known as Tivoli. 173 00:11:22,040 --> 00:11:25,620 No, look, there we have the Pantomime theatre. 174 00:11:26,160 --> 00:11:28,340 - Is that where Pjerrot lives? - Namely. 175 00:11:28,420 --> 00:11:30,080 And Harlequin and Columbine? 176 00:11:30,120 --> 00:11:32,120 Stamp and Inkpad. 177 00:11:32,380 --> 00:11:34,800 Do you know them? Not bad. 178 00:11:35,480 --> 00:11:36,720 Can you remember more? 179 00:11:36,880 --> 00:11:40,140 Some lovely music and dancing. That's all. 180 00:11:40,600 --> 00:11:42,280 Well, there isn't that small either. 181 00:11:42,420 --> 00:11:46,780 At least that suggests you've seen Pantomime before. 182 00:11:46,920 --> 00:11:48,400 At least I remember, it was nice. 183 00:11:48,400 --> 00:11:50,680 - Wonder if there is a performance tonight? - Unfortunately not. 184 00:11:50,740 --> 00:11:52,500 Tivoli is closed in the winter. 185 00:11:52,680 --> 00:11:54,220 You can only stroll around in here. 186 00:11:54,620 --> 00:11:57,880 For example, H.C. Andersen does when he needs to gather inspiration. 187 00:11:58,320 --> 00:12:00,060 Yes, but where is he? 188 00:12:00,160 --> 00:12:03,140 Yeah, I don't know. Otherwise, he always tends to... 189 00:12:03,220 --> 00:12:05,020 Wait! 190 00:12:05,100 --> 00:12:07,160 Wonder if it isn't him, who comes there. 191 00:12:08,220 --> 00:12:11,360 Just as there's a bend in the road, there is a house there so beautiful. 192 00:12:12,780 --> 00:12:14,840 The walls are standing slightly crooked. 193 00:12:15,680 --> 00:12:18,560 Crooked... stood. 194 00:12:18,700 --> 00:12:21,180 The windows are quite small. 195 00:12:22,360 --> 00:12:26,980 Yes, quite small. Quite small... 196 00:12:27,080 --> 00:12:30,060 Just as there's a bend in the road, there is a house there so beautiful. 197 00:12:30,140 --> 00:12:32,940 The walls are standing slightly crooked. 198 00:12:34,440 --> 00:12:37,360 The windows are quite small. 199 00:12:37,860 --> 00:12:39,160 Are quite small. 200 00:12:39,280 --> 00:12:43,260 - Are quite small... - The door half sinks to its knees. 201 00:12:43,300 --> 00:12:45,700 Oh, the door half sinks to its knees, yes. 202 00:12:46,220 --> 00:12:48,300 - And the dog barks. - ... the little creature. 203 00:12:48,360 --> 00:12:49,760 Look, here it comes. 204 00:12:49,840 --> 00:12:52,600 The door half sinks to its knees, the dog barks, the little creature. 205 00:12:52,800 --> 00:12:55,380 Swallows chirp under the roof, 206 00:12:56,960 --> 00:12:59,040 the sun sets... and so on. 207 00:12:59,140 --> 00:13:03,160 Yeah, it's not bad at all. It's definitely not bad. 208 00:13:03,240 --> 00:13:06,300 Good evening, Mr. Andersen. 209 00:13:06,700 --> 00:13:08,240 Good evening. 210 00:13:11,880 --> 00:13:15,740 - Yes. We've met before, haven't we? - Yes, we have. 211 00:13:15,840 --> 00:13:17,440 I'm called Guttenborg, Mr. Andersen. 212 00:13:17,500 --> 00:13:19,800 Yes, that's what it was. It was Guttenborg. 213 00:13:20,880 --> 00:13:23,680 Where did we meet? 214 00:13:23,860 --> 00:13:25,140 At the grocer. 215 00:13:26,140 --> 00:13:29,660 Oh, yes, as a student I lived above the grocer. 216 00:13:30,520 --> 00:13:33,520 Tell me, we haven't been presented to each other? 217 00:13:33,700 --> 00:13:35,160 Howdy, my name is Pyrus. 218 00:13:35,540 --> 00:13:37,940 I am Guttenborg's apprentice. 219 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:42,080 Oh, yes, I see, a better teacher you can't get. 220 00:13:42,440 --> 00:13:45,800 - And the little lady? - Freya, I'm called. 221 00:13:46,140 --> 00:13:47,340 Oh, Freya, Freya. 222 00:13:47,480 --> 00:13:50,460 Can it be more Danish though, right? I don't think it can... 223 00:13:50,860 --> 00:13:52,760 And look; they stood there freezing. 224 00:13:52,760 --> 00:13:54,700 Yes, maybe a little. We are also outside. 225 00:13:55,180 --> 00:13:57,120 Then they have to borrow my coat, miss Freya. 226 00:13:57,200 --> 00:13:58,640 No, that's way too much. 227 00:13:59,640 --> 00:14:01,200 No, no, no, they must not stand and freeze. 228 00:14:01,340 --> 00:14:04,420 It is, and up here towards Christmas, they shouldn't. 229 00:14:04,880 --> 00:14:06,960 Oh, well, tell me, if only 230 00:14:07,420 --> 00:14:08,780 I had some, some matchsticks. 231 00:14:09,420 --> 00:14:11,780 Matchsticks? 232 00:14:12,260 --> 00:14:15,080 Matchsticks, then I could, then I could turn on... 233 00:14:21,890 --> 00:14:23,870 Hello, who unplugged the cord? 234 00:14:24,290 --> 00:14:26,550 Shh, I think he's authoring. 235 00:14:26,910 --> 00:14:28,390 I think he's sleeping. 236 00:14:28,790 --> 00:14:30,850 It was, it was a lovely story though. 237 00:14:31,790 --> 00:14:33,910 But how, how sad it is. 238 00:14:34,250 --> 00:14:35,670 Quite sad. 239 00:14:35,710 --> 00:14:36,910 May we hear? 240 00:14:37,090 --> 00:14:37,710 Naturally. 241 00:14:38,130 --> 00:14:40,330 - And watch it. - Watch it? Where? 242 00:14:40,530 --> 00:14:42,090 - In the cinema? - No, there. 243 00:14:43,010 --> 00:14:46,830 Well, the theater is closed for the winter, isn't it? 244 00:14:46,990 --> 00:14:48,650 The imagination holds nothing out. 245 00:14:49,070 --> 00:14:50,750 It never have closed. 246 00:14:50,830 --> 00:14:52,750 Shall we sit down? 247 00:14:58,430 --> 00:15:01,510 It was so bitterly cold. 248 00:15:01,730 --> 00:15:04,910 It was snowing, it was getting dark evening. 249 00:15:05,690 --> 00:15:09,010 It was also the last night of the year; New Year's Eve. 250 00:15:10,410 --> 00:15:13,470 In this cold and in this darkness, 251 00:15:13,570 --> 00:15:16,750 there walked on the street a little, poor girl 252 00:15:17,050 --> 00:15:19,250 with bare head and naked feet. 253 00:20:07,540 --> 00:20:09,480 In a corner by the house sat 254 00:20:09,520 --> 00:20:11,620 in the chilly morning 255 00:20:11,720 --> 00:20:14,720 the little girl with red cheeks 256 00:20:15,820 --> 00:20:17,620 and smiling on her lips was found dead. 257 00:20:17,640 --> 00:20:22,460 Frozen to death on the last night of the old year. 258 00:20:39,340 --> 00:20:41,480 Well, what's going on here? 259 00:20:42,180 --> 00:20:44,700 I had forgotten that the story was so sad. 260 00:20:45,080 --> 00:20:48,940 - Which story? - The little girl with the Matchsticks. 261 00:20:50,060 --> 00:20:51,540 Yes, it is really sad. 262 00:20:51,820 --> 00:20:54,480 No, you could have also found one that was a little more cheerful. 263 00:20:55,020 --> 00:20:58,480 No, because guess what appeared in this story. 264 00:20:59,080 --> 00:21:01,200 Uh, yeah, matchsticks? 265 00:21:01,620 --> 00:21:03,600 Yes, yes, but there is more. 266 00:21:04,240 --> 00:21:05,600 Wasn't there something about a goose too? 267 00:21:05,680 --> 00:21:09,100 Yes, yes, but the most, most important. 268 00:21:10,960 --> 00:21:14,440 - No, I can't guess that. - It says here; 'She lit a new one. 269 00:21:14,920 --> 00:21:18,480 There she sat under the most beautiful Christmas tree.' 270 00:21:19,180 --> 00:21:22,220 - Christmas tree? - The Christmas tree. 271 00:21:22,640 --> 00:21:25,920 - We have discovered the Christmas tree. - No. 272 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:28,700 No, now I think I'm it's my turn. 273 00:21:29,020 --> 00:21:33,560 Just calm, Josefine. It's just. 274 00:21:43,800 --> 00:21:45,520 There, there, there. 275 00:21:45,600 --> 00:21:46,840 Now it's over. 276 00:21:47,100 --> 00:21:49,980 Yes... I know. 277 00:21:50,100 --> 00:21:54,980 It's the world's saddest story I've ever seen. 278 00:21:55,700 --> 00:21:58,440 They should be thanked, young man, 279 00:21:58,440 --> 00:22:01,080 but we must not forget that a good crying 280 00:22:01,180 --> 00:22:05,620 - can be just as healthy as a good laugh. - But what about the Christmas tree? 281 00:22:06,060 --> 00:22:07,000 Where does it come from? 282 00:22:07,560 --> 00:22:10,840 Yes, it must be Germany, because when I first saw it, 283 00:22:11,240 --> 00:22:14,280 it was at the Lehmann family, and it comes from Germany. 284 00:22:14,800 --> 00:22:16,840 Well, but when did it come to Denmark? 285 00:22:17,540 --> 00:22:21,060 Yes, I was a little boy, so it must have 286 00:22:21,540 --> 00:22:23,060 been at the beginning of this century. 287 00:22:23,640 --> 00:22:28,260 I'm writing around the year 1810, 288 00:22:28,360 --> 00:22:29,440 then it's not entirely wrong, is it? 289 00:22:29,440 --> 00:22:31,200 No, no, it fits. 290 00:22:31,420 --> 00:22:35,480 Yes, it is also only now that it is beginning to spread. 291 00:22:36,320 --> 00:22:38,400 But rather special, then it is a 292 00:22:38,600 --> 00:22:41,080 strange thing to cut down a poor fir tree 293 00:22:41,280 --> 00:22:43,180 to place it in one's living room. 294 00:22:43,740 --> 00:22:44,840 What's weird about that? 295 00:22:45,560 --> 00:22:47,560 And why is a fir tree poorly? 296 00:22:47,860 --> 00:22:50,160 I am sure that all the little fir trees out in 297 00:22:50,160 --> 00:22:52,480 the forest only dream of one thing, and that is to 298 00:22:52,480 --> 00:22:55,340 grow up and become a big, beautiful Christmas tree. 299 00:22:55,340 --> 00:23:00,440 Yes, that was an interesting thought, young man, you present. 300 00:23:00,820 --> 00:23:03,020 Imagine this small, tiny 301 00:23:03,120 --> 00:23:07,060 fir tree growing up between some big fir trees, 302 00:23:07,560 --> 00:23:10,240 and then they dream. 303 00:23:13,200 --> 00:23:16,200 So, the connection seems to have broken again. 304 00:23:16,360 --> 00:23:18,300 He's authoring. I guess you gave him an idea. 305 00:23:18,500 --> 00:23:20,820 Maybe we should just sneak away quietly, without disturbing him. 306 00:23:20,920 --> 00:23:23,960 No, I'd like to hear what kind of story I gave him the idea for. 307 00:23:24,180 --> 00:23:26,300 Yes, no way to know, but wonder if it isn't 308 00:23:26,400 --> 00:23:29,040 the fairytale about the fir tree. 309 00:23:29,100 --> 00:23:31,840 I'll find it for you at home, if you can otherwise be persuaded to read a book. 310 00:23:31,960 --> 00:23:34,020 Of course I can. 311 00:23:34,440 --> 00:23:36,760 - Yes, because it's kind of mine, right? - Certainly. 312 00:23:37,280 --> 00:23:38,300 And everyone else's. 313 00:23:48,160 --> 00:23:50,060 Well, I guess I'll have to get home, too. 314 00:23:50,280 --> 00:23:51,440 Do you have enough food for tonight? 315 00:23:51,520 --> 00:23:53,020 Yes, thank you very much. I'll manage. 316 00:23:53,160 --> 00:23:55,880 But before you go, will you be so kind as to take this with you. 317 00:23:56,020 --> 00:23:57,180 Yes, of course. What is it? 318 00:23:57,340 --> 00:23:59,060 It is an additional report to the Queen. 319 00:23:59,480 --> 00:24:01,140 - To the queen? Now? - Yes, yes. 320 00:24:01,300 --> 00:24:03,980 I think it is very important that she gets to know about the Christmas tree. 321 00:24:04,560 --> 00:24:07,000 Well, what should I do with it? 322 00:24:07,360 --> 00:24:10,420 You just take it to Amalienborg and hand it over to Her Majesty. 323 00:24:10,680 --> 00:24:12,820 Can one do that? I mean, how do you get in? 324 00:24:12,960 --> 00:24:14,940 Yeah, I guess there's a doorbell or something. 325 00:24:15,840 --> 00:24:18,180 Yes, or I can just hand it over to the 326 00:24:18,300 --> 00:24:19,360 guard or whatever that person is called? 327 00:24:19,400 --> 00:24:22,520 Nah, nah. It is of the utmost importance that the majesty receive it in person. 328 00:24:22,760 --> 00:24:25,200 And preferably before the end of the day, so you must insist on that. 329 00:24:25,480 --> 00:24:27,400 Yes, but I have to try. Have a good evening. 330 00:24:27,560 --> 00:24:29,460 Yes, I'll get that in the company of the adventures. 331 00:24:30,240 --> 00:24:32,560 Well, now be careful you choose one of the cheerful ones. 332 00:24:33,080 --> 00:24:35,300 Right? Good night. 333 00:25:07,680 --> 00:25:09,980 Why? 334 00:25:10,220 --> 00:25:12,480 Christmas is over 335 00:25:14,220 --> 00:25:16,480 good thing we know more will come 336 00:25:17,220 --> 00:25:20,480 Christmas you can always trust 337 00:25:21,220 --> 00:25:24,480 Christmas is old and Christmas is new 338 00:25:24,710 --> 00:25:27,430 christmas is never the same 339 00:25:28,570 --> 00:25:31,790 Christmas is like a morning dawn 340 00:25:31,930 --> 00:25:35,030 a new painting in an ancient frame 341 00:25:36,170 --> 00:25:39,390 christmas remains even as the years pass 342 00:25:39,590 --> 00:25:44,770 therefore, we know we will have an all-time Christmas this year 343 00:25:46,890 --> 00:25:53,670 and when the hat is red, and the tree is green and the stars yellow, 344 00:25:53,890 --> 00:25:56,970 it is Christmas 345 00:25:58,220 --> 00:26:01,480 Christmas is old and Christmas is new 346 00:26:02,510 --> 00:26:04,430 christmas is never the same 347 00:26:05,670 --> 00:26:08,790 Christmas is like a morning dawn 348 00:26:09,430 --> 00:26:13,030 a new painting in an ancient frame 349 00:26:13,170 --> 00:26:16,390 christmas remains even as the years pass 350 00:26:16,890 --> 00:26:22,770 therefore, we know we will have an all-time Christmas this year 351 00:26:24,820 --> 00:26:28,520 Christmas this year, an all-time Christmas. 352 00:26:30,940 --> 00:26:35,539 --- Subtitles by Essery. 2025. ---