Christmas in California is Kinda Lame 

oh my gosh emily this is like, narrative ASMR

Emily at the end: "Have a great 2020!" Me: "Aww, that's so nice!" Me 3 months later: "We've been tricked, we've been backstabbed, and we've quite possibly been bamboozled."

"A wonderful start to 2020 :D" Well we all know how *that* went

As a Filipina who has never touched snow before, I feel you, Emily.

People living in tropical countries: Snow? I don't know such thing.

Can we talk about how good she is at narrating calm, beautiful stories.

To be honest, you really transported me to that peaceful moment from the snow falling at night. It was very relaxing

From Canada here and can confirm winter is still fun even with driving (especially with drifting around a quiet neighbourhood corner) and having to scrape my car the only thing that ive always hated about winter is the constant shovelling. as another note i live near the mountains so the hills are steep for tobogganing and I am still shocked i never broke a bone or my face going off icy ramps at the bottom of one of those hills.

im australian. ive never had a snowy christmas, or snow.

We’re on fire, alot. Australia: oh is that so?

East coasters: If you live in a city with subways, the west coast doesn't really have that, but they do have trams. Also, no soft pretzels, Philly or NY cheesesteaks, italian(water) ice, or Tasty Cake Products. They also say sub or sub sandwich instead of Hoagie. This is most of a culture shock for people who live on the east coast but are in the Mid-Atlantic, New England Area, Maryland, and (IG) Florida (but the Miami part).

6:24 sums up how new Zealand and Australia feel during Christmas each year, but we do BBQ or go to the beach on Christmas

Emily: “and have a great 2020!” Hunny, you got a big storm coming.

Emily: "Merry Christmas and a great start to 2020!" 2020: *Like that's ever gonna happen*

I live in canada and I feel the same about winter and snow honestly everyone in my school waits it out till mid november thats when we get oh god how am I going to get to school snow and then all hell breaks loose and it's so fun and falling asleep while watching the blizard outside or drinking hot chocolate in front of a fireplace during a blizard is just amazing

Imagine living in Colorado and NOT HAVING SNOW AROUND CHRISTMAS FOR TWO YEARS STRAIGHT

Emily: I hope you all have a wonderful start to 2020 people watching in 2020: PFFFFFFFFT, YEAH RIGHT!

Emily: *has seen snow* Me: *laughs in life-long Floridian*

growing up without snow, i found that i found the comfort of the holidays and festive times whenever it was freezing cold. like right now! the nights would come much quicker and since i live on top of a hill, fog is pretty common around this time and i LOVE it. i love seeing the fog outside and the christmas lights of my neighbors. there is no wind, but its really cold, and sometimes the moon shines through the fog and clouds and its beautiful. the air also seems very misty and humid, like a huge cloud passing through me. its very cold when that happens when i open a window and just stand right next to it, but i love it. i wish i could experience snow for the holidays, but, i dont think anything could ever replace what i have right now

The fact that Emily has such good narrating is amazing!!

"Wonderful start to 2020" that was a good joke

Emily: "Christmas in california kinda sucks" Australian: "First time?"

The silence when snow falls is the most ominously beautiful sound ever. It's like, even though you like in a city and there are cars, and dogs, and people, the snow just stops all that noise. When I was in high school and just out graduated, I took long walks to get out of the house for a while. In the winter, I remember walking down the street when it would snow and there'd be no one out. Just me, no cars, no other walkers, just me and whatever I was listening to on my phone. I remember how the silence and that cold stillness was just so comforting, somehow. I remember I'd had some particularly bad times in that part of my life and I'd take a walk to just cry it all out. I remember that, even though it wouldn't freeze, all the tears I cried out got so cold that it was like an icy brand on my cheeks and I'd come back with rosy cheeks and frostbitten streaks under my eyes. Honestly, I miss that. This year, winter was about 50-75 degrees in KS and it just didn't feel like winter. And now that Christmas is over, NOW ITS DECIDED TO GET SNOWY OKAY.

You actually summarize my feeling towards winter as well. Something just so magical about this time of year, then you calmly walking under snowfall, breathing frosty air and relaxing with cap of tea at home afterwards. Great video, thank you:)

NY: Let’s build a snowman Canada: Lets shovel the entire country

Other people: When it's summer, do you miss the snow? Californians: *You can't miss what you've never had.*

I’ll admit, in Kentucky, it barely snows in the winter. And when it does, it’s always too little or too much. For almost my whole life, I have never experienced having a White Christmas, and me and my brother are always hoping for one, because it seems to make the day feel that much more cozy and relaxing.

i live in eastern america, so when we get snow, it's after christmas. im used to having grey christmases (christmases where it rains instead of snows) so when i got to experience my first white christmas last year, i loved it.

Emily: mom can we get Christmas Mom: we have Christmas at home Christmas at home:

"Merry Christmas and a great start to 2020!" to be fair she only said "start"

emi your fondest memorie of the snow is what i love to do while star gazing just minus the snow

You're voice is so soothing and relaxing to listen to. That's why I love you videos. :)

Emily complains about how california Christmas is lame. Brazilian and Australian christmas: Allow us to introduce ourselves!

Emily: *has seen snow* Me: *cries in Australian summer and has only seen snow when she went to england that one time*

This video it’s 2 years old but Christmas is so dear to my heart. I live in Minnesota and have for my entire life. I get sick of winter easily but , After a long hot summer you start really looking forward to it. My favorite season is autumn. Since it’s cold, not too cold that you feel like you’re gonna get frostbite, but cold enough that you have to wear a sweater. Sitting outside In the chilly weather while checking out the fallen leaves, the bare trees, the Halloween decor. It’s all so fun and honestly, brings me back to my earliest memories of Halloween.

I live in New Jersey so it was always magical when it snowed even if it was like a centimeter cuz it rarely snowed and I always love building little snowmen out of the very limited snow, snowballs, and snow angels

Bro. Australia

“...A wonderful start to 2020!” 8 months later: *Sigh.

4:50 That's a beautiful story. Memories like that stick with you for the rest of your life. Those moments are what life is all about.

Love the Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence In the background! It's one of my favourite songs.:)

NY: lets build a snowman California: lets build a sandman

Emirichu: California Christmas sucks... Australians: sure buddy!

"Hope you all have a wonderful start to 2020" GODDAMN THAT DID NOT AGE WELL.

Hi! I love the vids emirichu. I would just like to say thank you because as a canadian it seems like snow is annoying but knowing how it feels in california is kinda just surprising

Emily: *talks about how boring Christmas in California is, compared to her childhood* People who live in tropical countries: :0

"And i would always hope school was closed" *LAUGH'S IN FINLAND* (Also *NEVER* *PASS* *OUT* *IN* *THE* *SNOW* you will die)

This brings the memory’s back.

I'm Hungarian. When I was young, like 8 year old, we used to have snow. Since then, unless if you don't live in the hills... DURING SPRING, you basically will never see proper snow. I can relate a lot, Christmas is still the same, just not at all white

*Canadians can't relate*

Emily: Snow!! Me a Mexican: So the legends are true...

Man, I really agree with you on how the snow is just so relaxing.

i miss snow when i was younger we moved from new york to florida i remember it was september and i asked my mom why the leaves didn’t change colour i was quite disappointed i haven’t seen snow in like 8 years but i still remember it

"Christmas is lame in California" *me crying in Australian"

As a Canadian who grumbles about the cold every year, you made it sound so sweet and romantic. Thanks for that

OMG AT THE END WHEN U DECORATED THE STOCKINGS WAS SO COOL

Oh GOD. You've hit me with Narnia. I loved the first movie! Also your wrapping skills are fine. They just need the ribbons around them. 8/10.

"i dont know if youve noticed we are on fire, a lot" Australia: am I a joke to you?

I relate to Emily here I'm Australian so all my Christmases are in the summer but the rest of my family are in the UK so seeing photos of them playing in the snow makes me really really want to experience a white Christmas (or just see snow for the first time) *sigh* one day

The memory at 4:51.. wow, I could see it with my eyes closed. You're such a good writer Emily!

Emily : *misses playing in the snow* Me: *has never played in snow* :,)

Best thing about the cold is that insects don't exist

All your Christmas stuff is so cute

man i love the visuals having snow where everything is covered with snow, i seriously have a wish tht before death i wanna spend one christmas night in nyc, i have heard its a paradise over there during Christmas

Congrats, you found a normal comment.

germany sucks too sometimes. Wenn you look outside it’s sunny but when you go outside it’s cold. *Never trust the sun*

This is why I will never leave to a hot place like sure I’ll never have to worry about frostbite but the frostbite is what makes it fun and and that nice feeling of wrapping yourself in a blanket like your making yourself into a burrito

Emirichu your one of my favorite Christmas presents to be my hero

Emily: "Even in Winter it's like 60° outside" Europeans: "Oh no wonder everythings on fire there!" :O

imagine actually being cold in Christmas this post was made by Australian gang

I never experienced real snow, I feel envious for the memories you have from your snowy winters of your childhood.

"Have a good start for 2020" Little sid she know

Emily: “and have a great 2020!” Yeah... a year we will never forget...

Emily: California is always on fire Australia AM I A JOKE TO YOU Lol

Australia Christmas: 1. get ready for Christmas 2.wish you were in the snowy mountains like the LUCKY ONES 3. Look at Christmas lights on Christmas eve 4. For some reason at school you have to watch Christmas carols that had Santa surfing and in mens swimmer pants and sunglasses, and also being sunburnt 5. Christmas food (meat pie and lamingtons) 6. Presents 7. Check the weather chart for snow even though it’s never gonna snow 8. Swim in the kiddy pool and have a barbie 9. Be tired for a whole 3 weeks after Christmas holidays. The end.

this vid is so comforting

Me living in south Arizona: what is “snow?”

People: there is no such thing as “snow” in California Lake Tahoe & Sierra mountains: am I a joke to you?

I feel you. Moved from Canada to NC, no snow here at all.

*wonderful start to 2020*

Emirichu: "Not to sound like a Hallmark movie or anything." Also Emirichu: *made an entire movie about childhood Christmas magic*

Emily: *Talks about how amazing snow and cold are* Me being a Filipina: So the stories are true 😮 Edit: Daming nakaka-relate ah? XD

You said hallmark movies, I feel like during Christmas time watching a daily hallmark movie is a necessity

I recommend the pacific northwest. When we get fires, they get doused with rain, and we have snowy Christmases most times. And when we don't, it's an hour's drive to a snowy place. :) (I speak as a Texan who has the opposite experience as you - I LOVE the snow and moved here specifically because we've gotten it in Portland every year since I got here in 2016!)

OooooOoooooooOOOH you think California is on fire.......... you should see Australia

Cold places: *doest have summer* Cali: *has no winter* Illinois: should we give people sunburn or frost bite?

This made me tear up a bit as someone who has never seen snow in my life due to living in Florida my entire life and I've only traveled a bit coldest place iv been to is Georgia and seeing this video describing snow to peacefully is making me WAY more eager to see it

As a Canadian I complain every year about the Snow without doubt. But I’d rather be shovelling my driveway than having to mow my lawn.

7:29 *Well, that didn’t age well.*

Emily: Have a wonderful start to 2020 2020: I'm about to end this woman's whole career.

Ah, winter, the season that takes up half the year yet still manages to hail during spring. Also the only I actively prefer going outdoors seeing the glistening snow and the sharp needles of air. I especially love it when it's high winds as well, the times where you can't see what's ahead really puts your memory to the test in the woods. But my favorite thing, simply sitting on my stairs at night just observing nature and relishing the fact I never use coats but instead the protection of shorts, sandals and a tank top

As someone who has seen snow just once in life on my greatest holiday ever(went to a beautiful hill station in summer), I just get overhyped whenever the temperature in my place falls below, something like, 10°C. It has never snowed at my place, and it never will, but I still hope to one day, see those white flakes, seemingly falling out of the stars, under the Milky Way at 12 in the night, like I did back when I was 6.

Me living in a country near the equator: *Snow does not exist here.*

lowkey this years christmas just feels off. it doesn’t even feel like december honestly. i’m used to having a snow day already and 3inch snow already on the ground. this year there’s barely any snow, and christmas is legit in a day and it’s gonna be 42 degrees... hUh?

Watching this now and seeing “hope you have a wonderful start to your 2020” makes me laugh🤣🤣

moms always have the power of wrapping gifts beautifully and perfect

Everyone in Latin America: so there is some soft ice called snow, huh

Ireland sucks. no snow in winter no heat in summer damp 24,7 rain 24,7 its just deppressing :( sigh

can we talk about the part where she narrates calm stories to some people that can probably never experience snow ;-;... makes me wanna go somewhere with snow so badly now

man this video is making me wanna celebrate christmas

I didn't celebrate Christmas and I live in tropical country so there is no such thing as winter. But I really enjoy watching how exciting winter season would be through the TV. I love how the streets would be decorated with beautiful little lights and people excitedly buying presents for each other. I wish I could experience these myself one day :'3