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Marie?

Yeah.

Mr. Dean is having difficulty here with the new system.

I'm trying to check in, but it says my room doesn't exist.

Oh, minor glitch.

Your room exists.

It's just playing shy.

There it is, 2518, great view.

And don't forget that we have hot chocolate in your room

services app.

You just press Season's Greetings.

Have a wonderful stay, Mr. Dean.

Sorry to throw you back in gas-facing mode.

Don't worry about it.

I love talking to our guests.

I just mostly talk to the tech now.

And don't worry about that glitch.

It's all going to be running seamlessly very soon.

Speaking of running--

I don't want to be late for my contract renewal meeting.

Hey, you got this, OK?

Guest numbers are up.

Costs are down.

It is a Christmas miracle.

It's not a miracle.

It's Marie Andersen.

Thank you.

I just hope the executives will see that and that they will let

me automate this entire chain.

Then I can actually relax for my Christmas vacation.

OK, we never get Christmas time off,

so you really need to enjoy Denmark for the both of us.

OK, I will I promise.

I haven't been there in so long.

I don't know if I will remember all the Christmas stuff,

you know?

This is Baxter, head of HR.

What's head of HR doing at my contract renewal meeting?

Oh, I'm not getting renewed?

Don't jump to conclusions.

Good luck in there, and not that you need it.

Oh, I'm going to need it.

If it dips under 60, buy.

If it spikes, sell.

Oh, it's Christmas.

I might as well make it merry.

I'll call you back.

The plant I got you two weeks ago is still out here, Ryan.

Have you even unpacked your apartment yet?

Sure.

I got a cushion for the couch, huge commitment.

You've been running on commissions and caffeine

for what, almost a year now?

I don't even remember a year ago, Debbie.

I'm too busy.

You're burned out.

You've got to deal with that breakup eventually.

Oh, I've dealt with it.

I've decided I've never falling in love again.

Well, I got the cure for you.

A Danish?

Denmark.

I've booked you a one-week tour of Copenhagen. You are

going to find your light again.

Find my light again?

Don't they only get seven hours of daylight in the winter?

If any place is going to make you slow down, it's Denmark.

It's listed as one of the top places to visit.

And they've got the thing.

The what?

Oh, you know, it's how they make their winters feel warm.

Are you trying to set me up with someone again?

No.

No, no, never.

I can't just disappear from the firm.

Trading's slow till January.

We both know that.

Listen, this is the only time of year

that we're allowed to actually breathe.

This better not be one of those breathwork retreats

You can't just pull the boss card whenever you want.

Well, technically, I'm pulling the big sister card.

Is this a Christmas present or an intervention?

Both.

Do I have a choice?

No.

Pack your coat, bring the camera, and don't ask questions.

Just let someone else tell you what to do.

You'll thank me at Christmas, I promise.

Whoa.

Hello.

Hi!

Oh.

Mmm-ua!

You guys smell like.

They've been baking cookies all afternoon.

For nisse.

That little elf still live in the attic and cause

trouble?

Yes, but it's mostly Casper who's

causing all of the trouble.

Oh, come on.

Casper, ah.

Oh,, our worker bee.

It's so good to be here.

Yeah.

Hi.

Oh.

Oh.

You're early.

I wanted to surprise you guys.

It was hectic at the airport.

I jumped on a bike.

You've certainly earned your.

Yeah.

Now it's Christmas.

Back to the.

Come on.

And no more cookies, Clara.

OK, well, save some for me.

Marie, can I put your luggage in your room?

Sure, yeah.

Oh, you know what?

I'm going to keep the computer bag.

I just need to--

No.

No more work for now.

I've got a whole night planned for us,

and we're getting with it.

We are?

Yeah.

I mean, I feel like I should--

No, no, it's fine, honey.

It's fine.

We'll see if you're still Danish.

Enjoy my girls.

So tell me all about your great American life.

Hmm.

You got your contract renewed, right?

Tell me this.

The hotel seems very empty, considering

it's supposed to be the busiest time of year.

I'll let mor talk to you about that.

I want to hear about you.

Anyone special?

Not since-- also, I've been so busy with all the automation

at the hotel, the upgrades.

Oh, nuts, I left my mittens at the last hut.

Oh.

I'll be right back.

All right.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I walked right into your shot.

Probably out of focus anyway.

I'm out of practice, so--

You're American?

That obvious?

Well, your accent.

Not the "I got lost on the train, can't find my hotel,

and I've stumbled into a Christmas market" look?

Oh, maybe a little of that.

You're American, too?

No, I'm from here, but I live there.

Terrible math grade at languages.

Sorry, it's work.

Oh, I get it.

So you are in Denmark now, and it is almost 4:00 PM.

We don't work past 4:00 PM, so you could relax.

Huh, wouldn't that be nice?

Yeah.

Oh, found them.

Oh, good.

Hi.

Hi.

OK, are you ready?

Ready.

Merry Christmas.

Oh, you just can't help yourself, can you?

I know, old habits.

So we're in my old room.

The kids are in 25.

And Eunice put you in 23.

Oh, it's so nice, everybody being back under one roof.

Oh, I'm always so happy to have us all here.

Yeah.

We've been trying our best to help her

out, but between the substitute teaching and Eunice's law firm

and raising the kids, it's just--

You're amazing.

And while I'm home, I'm going to do everything I can to help you.

It's just so wonderful to have you home.

Oh, I missed you.

I missed you, too.

OK, good night.

Good night.

Debbie sent me to Narnia.

Is this a hotel?

Yes.

Andersen.

Hotel?

Yeah.

This is the Andersen inn.

Come in, come in.

Let me take that.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Hello.

Hello, again.

Are you staying here?

I am.

What are the chances?

I know.

Here, let me take that.

OK.

I can you check you in right over here.

OK, thank you.

Yeah, my phone died.

But I have a confirmation, got a little soggy.

Oh, yeah.

Well, what's the name on the reservation?

Ryan Miller.

I'm here for the tour.

The tour?

The Copenhagen Christmas tour?

Sure, yeah, that one.

I'm here for a week.

I'm checking out on Christmas Eve.

I'm sorry.

I'm sure my mom wrote it in here somewhere.

Beautiful place you got here.

Oh, thanks.

Well, I mean, it's not mine.

It's my family's inn.

I'm just visiting for the holidays.

And I'm making you work on your Christmas vacation?

Oh, don't worry about it.

We all help each other out over the holidays.

Plus, I have a hard time turning off work, so.

Oh, I get that.

Oh, here you are, Ryan Miller.

Oh, you're early.

I am?

Yeah, I don't have you arriving for another two days.

That can be a problem with the tour?

I will get back to you on that.

In the meantime, here is your key.

Oh, analog check-in.

Don't worry, I'll get them updated.

There are spare blankets in the cupboard in your room.

Do you need help with your suitcase?

I'm fine, thank you.

Oh, wait, stop. hold on.

Wait.

One second.

There you go,.

Warm red wine, spices, almonds, raisins, and Denmark's finest

Christmas cheer.

Oh, it certainly is.

Wow.

Thank you, ah--

Marie.

Marie.

Yes.

Full day in the air, hour at the taxi stand,

missed off on the train.

But you're welcome has made me feel like it might actually

be worth it.

Oh, I promise you it will be.

There is no place like Copenhagen at Christmas.

Right.

Uh--

Oh, your room is that way.

Got it.

Good night.

Good night.

ROAM Magazine, ROAM Magazine, Ryan Miller, Ryan Miller--

he's a travel writer.

Who's a travel writer?

Shh.

We don't want him to know.

To know what?

For him to know that we know.

What do we know?

That he is here on an assignment.

His boss sent him here to go on the Copenhagen Christmas tour.

We haven't done that tour since your dad passed away.

Why would he be sent on a tour that doesn't exist anymore?

I don't know.

Unless.

Hmm, Jonas?

Yeah?

It's still on the website.

Yeah.

Because there's no one's updated that thing for a decade.

Clearly.

Well, I'll move my kayak stuff out of your way in the morning.

Do you still do carol kayaks?

Yeah, every year since your dad introduced me to it

as part of his tour.

You're right.

That was a part of his tour.

You got that look.

What look?

If you're thinking about reviving your father's

Copenhagen Christmas tour--

What makes you say that?

What?

Do you even know Danish anymore?

All right, well, I've got rooms to housekeep.

Why are you housekeeping?

Because your saint of a mother, she gave everybody the week

off so they can spend time with their families for Christmas.

So whatever you're thinking, don't.

I am the right for this job, Jonas.

I'm an Andersen.

The tour is still on the website, mor.

I'll just apologize and explain that the Andersens

don't facilitate the Copenhagen Christmas tour anymore.

But what if we did?

Just for one week?

Your father would have started long ago.

How are you going to fit two weeks' worth of activities

into six days?

Easy, efficiency.

Schedule everything back to back,

no coffee or cake breaks unless they're scheduled.

Your father loved his tours, said it turned strangers

into family.

But every year was different, though.

There was something new or something removed.

I don't remember everything he did.

It's OK.

I'm here to help now.

Oh.

I don't know.

Mor, this would be so good for the inn,

giving Ryan Miller a true Danish Christmas experience.

Getting a great travel review from a writer of his caliber

would change everything.

But I like things the way they are,.

Mor, the Inn is at half capacity

at the busiest time of year.

I'm taking it slow.

And in the new year, I'm stopping all together.

What?

What are you talking about?

I've decided I'm going to sell the inn

and sleep in for a change.

You're-- mor, you can't do that.

That inn is our family home.

It's our legacy.

It's where we grew up.

Your father and I built that place together, But.

I can't run it alone anymore.

And none of you can take it on.

It needs two hearts behind it.

Even more reason to do the tour.

Please, don't make up your mind yet, OK?

Just let me do this.

I will make it the best Christmas week ever.

Well, they're calling for a big storm.

I mean, real Christmas weather, not the pretty kind.

I'm a Dane living in Chicago.

When has weather ever stopped me?

Your father always started day one with and opera.

Well, I will help you all I can.

But making it happen, that part is yours to do.

OK.

Come in.

Oh, sure.

Good morning.

Good morning.

I wanted to-- oh.

Oh, my goodness.

I'm so sorry.

That's the-- that's the nisse.

Let me get you something--

Nisse, is it?

Hold on.

Just let me go over--

OK, just grab this towel.

So a nisse?

The nisse is a small elf who lives in our attic

during the month of December.

And the kids have to feed him , or rice porridge,

to keep him happy.

But it looks like he's playing his tricks on you.

Yikes.

Now, about the tour--

I have--

Excuse me for a second.

OK.

Nope.

OK.

Oh, wow.

I might have to hang back and handle

a little bit of work stuff.

Oh.

OK.

But I have a couple of minutes.

Is this for me?

Well, I mean, unless you know of another Ryan Miller staying

at the hotel.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Oh, well--

I'm just going to silence this real quick.

OK, sure.

Good.

OK.

Now, I don't want to get you in trouble with whoever

booked you this tour.

So--

No.

-I think I did make a little itinerary that maybe--

I don't know, you want to just take a peek?

Yeah, sure.

Sure.

OK.

Oh, Christmas tree bullet points, very festive.

Thank you.

Breakfast at 9:00 AM sharp.

That's in--

22 minutes, to be exact.

OK, I'll get a--

See you.

Whew.

OK.

Oh, we're making breakfast.

Yeah

OK.

What are we doing?

We are making, which is an old-fashioned Danish recipe

sure to keep you warm all day.

I will take all the warmth I can right now.

Yes.

I'm so sorry.

The radiators are old.

I'll be sure to get a plumber out.

All right.

Is that beer for breakfast?

Yeah.

It's cultural.

Hmm.

OK, so my mother is a fan of cooking by taste,

but I am a fan of a good, old-fashioned recipe.

And it says here that we start with two dark lagers.

Just dump them right in the pot there.

OK.

And then I have to take five slices of, which

is rye bread.

And you know what?

You could just crumble this right into the pot.

Yeah, OK.

This part is all about slowing down and taking

in the textures and the smells, the of it all.

Can you explain to me exactly what that-- the is?

I would love to.

Do you want to maybe take some notes?

Yeah, sure, no problem, yeah.

Cool.

OK.

So is one of the central concepts

of Danish culture.

It is a quality of coziness and comfort and conviviality.

And it fosters a feeling of quiet contentment.

Quiet?

OK.

Yeah.

It's a prescription, really, something

to combat the dark days and long winters.

So it's like Denmark's national coping mechanism?

If is done right, you'd be

surprised at how warm it could make you feel.

I'm looking forward to that.

OK.

1, 2.

And then the recipe says we let that simmer for 40 minutes.

What do we do while we wait?

Stand?

We can eat this later.

Yeah, there is a legendary spandauer across town, and it--

buttery danish with custard in the middle.

We will just order it for delivery.

OK.

Yeah.

Perfect, ordering online.

Is that in the--

It is not, but it is efficient.

So maybe just don't tell anybody about this part.

OK.

Spandauer will be delivered to you

in the in 10 minutes.

OK, yes.

Spandauer in the-- let's go there.

You got it.

Follow me.

This is our, which translates to "cozy corner."

It's mindfully designed to let our guests relax,

be in the moment, and release all annoyances.

Oh, your spandauer.

I'll be right back.

Please, enjoy.

Hi.

I'm Sophie, Marie's sister.

Cool.

Hi.

Yes.

Nice to meet you.

Yeah, you too.

So, how is your Copenhagen Christmas tour going so far?

Yeah, great.

Marie's trying to make me feel.

Oh.

Oh, excuse me, is the still on today?

Yes, by the fire at 5:00.

You've been emailed an alphabetical list

with all our amenities.

Thank you very much.

You're welcome.

Marie?

Alphabetical linens?

You know her that well already?

Honestly, we're so lucky to have her this season.

I mean, she got a big promotion.

OK, here we are, your spandauer, a Copenhagen classic.

Thank you.

Yes.

And the next tour activity is in one hour.

There's a matinee performance at the opera.

So I ask that you dress in semi-formal attire?

Yes.

Enjoy.

Thanks.

OK.

OK.

Oh, hello.

Hi.

Do you like spandauer?

OK, here.

Well, if we don't move, we'll miss our window.

Hey, no risk, no reward, right?

Hold on, I'm going to have to you back.

Yeah, I'm going to need longer than that.

The opera is very involved.

Sorry, just had a work call.

Oh, yeah, I lost you in there.

Yeah, well, I've been lost the whole performance, so.

Well, we don't have to go back in there if you don't really

want to.

Really?

Yeah.

It's just I have not eaten today,

and I don't think I can sit through any more

on an empty stomach.

Didn't you eat the spandauer I got you?

Almost.

And then two little kids used their power of cuteness

to get it right out of my hands.

Hmm.

You remember the nisse?

Mm-hmm.

I think there's two of them.

Casper and Clara.

I apologize.

I can absolutely pivot.

I will get you some food, and we will find somewhere

that you can still soak up some culture.

Let me check if they're open, OK?

OK.

Huh?

"New Harbor."

For centuries, this was the gateway

between the city and the sea.

And today, it is the most iconic landmark in all of Denmark.

I love all the lights on the boats.

I know.

Wait till you see the carol kayaks.

People from all over Copenhagen come out

to celebrate light in the darkest time of year.

Ryan and Auntie Marie.

Oh, hey.

Hi.

What are you guys doing here?

Hi.

Jonas is paddling with his law firm.

Oh.

The kids wanted to cheer.

Of course.

I bet you guys like salt cringlers

just as much as you like spandauer.

Yeah.

Want to help me finish it?

Sure.

Sure.

All right.

Oh.

Yeah.

You'd think we didn't feed them.

You know, Ryan, you haven't had a real hot dog

until you've had a.

So you see that stand over there?

Do you mind jumping in line?

I'll be right there.

Oh, yeah.

Sure.

Thank you.

See you guys later.

See you.

OK, guys, this is the second time today

you have eaten all of Ryan's food.

I'm sorry.

OK, see you.

I will see you at home.

OK.

Oh, you guys, come on, let's find Daddy.

Thank you.

Oh.

Hello.

You got one.

Good.

And I got one for you.

Oh.

You didn't have to do that.

Yeah, it's just a hot dog.

It is not just a hot dog.

Oh.

And it needs toppings.

OK.

Well, what do we put on it?

Mustard, raw onions, crispy onions, pickles.

I mean, really, it's like decorating a Christmas tree.

The more the merrier.

Moment of truth.

Yeah.

Oh, wow.

Yeah.

Uh-huh.

The tour is growing on me.

Hot dog's helping.

Should we go find your family?

Let's avoid another stolen meal, shall we?

Or we can get them a few more.

Are you sure you want to do that?

Nikita, three more, please.

Let's go.

The carol kayaks have started.

Well, it got so busy.

Sorry.

Oh, excuse me.

Hot dogs coming through.

Oh, hey, guys.

Hi.

Oh.

Look what I got.

Wow.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Oh, and one for you, too.

For me?

OK.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Oh, man.

Oh, look, there's Dad over there.

Oh, yeah.

Hey.

Hi.

Hey.

How did we ever fit all of this into one season?

Oh, we didn't.

Dad just kept adding, every year,

something new for his Copenhagen Christmas tour.

Well, if we can't quite remember it,

this will definitely help remind us.

Yeah, well, I'm hoping to find our old St. Lucia gowns

and the crowns to go with it.

Do you think those are still up here?

I don't know, but I'm making costumes for the entire parade.

So I thought that tulle might help.

Or maybe this could help, for the holidays.

Join Lars Andersen for the warmest week of the year.

Mm-mm.

I wish I could remember all the activities on the tour.

His old sauna hat.

Do you remember when Dad used to put the cold plunge up

in the courtyard?

Yeah, until the neighbors complained

about all the shrieking.

Oh, yeah.

But the old spa is gone.

There's thermal circuits all over the city now.

I miss him.

Well, I might not be able to do it as well as he did,

but I sure am going to try.

Because you know what?

I think that if mor can see how well we do it,

she might reconsider selling the inn.

Marie.

It just takes one good review.

It can change everything.

Mor doesn't want a review.

Oh, but she does.

She does.

She just doesn't know it yet.

Here you go,, "Wednesday snail,"

for its shape, not flavor.

OK.

Mm.

Uh-huh.

Mm-huh.

So why do they call it a "Wednesday snail"?

Mm.

Oh, because they only make it on Wednesdays.

It's like a midweek treat.

Yeah.

Is this it?

Yep, mandatory part of the Christmas tour.

OK.

OK, this is high.

Yeah.

Wow.

I used to be terrified of heights as a kid.

Not anymore.

I learned to look out, not down.

Want to go higher?

There's more?

Yeah.

OK.

Let's get it.

So Chicago's home for you now?

Yeah.

I mean, I guess it's never really felt like home, though.

I've been away from Copenhagen so long,

I don't know if I totally fit in here either.

Oh.

I don't know.

I guess I'm still figuring it out.

Oh, wow, worth every terrifying step.

Yeah.

Is it getting narrower?

It is, yeah.

Oh.

We can stop here.

OK.

My dad used to say, the higher we climb, the lighter we'd feel.

Yeah, my family would always go for long walks after big meals.

Hmm.

My mom said it would keep the peace

and then make room for dessert.

Actually, my dad used to do something similar.

And that actually happens to be our day three tour activity.

Oh.

We'll go on a.

Pardon me?

Right.

I'm so sorry.

It's a Christmas spirit walk.

Oh.

Yeah, through the gardens.

You just get to wander and be alone, reflect on your thoughts.

Hmm.

Maybe I'll skip that one tomorrow.

Oh.

Yeah.

Oh, no.

Huh?

I looked down.

Oh, no.

Hey, OK, easy, easy.

OK.

Woo.

Eyes up here, eyes up here.

OK, yeah.

Yeah, I'm good.

Oh, no, I'm not fine.

I'm not good.

OK.

You know what?

New plan, you are not going to take your eyes off me

until we are on solid ground.

And 400 steps.

Marie?

I got you.

OK.

Yeah.

Yeah, one step at a time, yeah.

Don't focus on it.

Tell me what's next once we're on the ground.

You're going to love it.

My eyebrows are frozen.

You can't appreciate the warmth until you've

made friends with the cold.

I'm OK with being unacquainted.

It's a refresh and a reset, and it's part of the tour.

And you're going to do great, Ryan.

We're starting with the hot, right?

Yes, definitely.

So we just sit here and--

We let our bodies settle.

Oh, yeah.

It's all about balance.

If you experience the extremes, then you

can find your center, the hot, the cold, the rush that

brings you back to life.

Mm.

We Danes believe you should feel everything.

That's funny, as I've spent the last year trying

to feel nothing and keep moving, literally.

I'm on my fourth apartment in less than a year.

Wow.

Um, hi.

I had a breakup last year, a big one.

I'm sorry.

Don't be.

It never would have worked.

We lived on either side of the country,

and she wanted me to move to Florida, settle down.

And I have to keep moving or I sink.

Hmm.

You know, sometimes being still isn't the problem.

You might just not have found where you belong yet.

Huh.

Oh, it is hot in here.

Is it normal to feel like you're going to pass out.

Definitely not.

Let's get you in the cold plunge.

Yeah, I think so.

OK.

OK.

OK.

I don't know.

I think mine looks too cold.

They all look too cold.

Ryan, that's the point, OK?

This is the body reset part.

I didn't back up my files.

Here.

My dad always used to say if he didn't wear his sauna hat,

his head would steam like a locomotive.

Wait, this is your dad's?

Yeah.

I'm honored.

All right.

OK, OK, this is not so cold.

Oh.

Oh, OK, it's cold.

It's cold.

OK, let's do this.

OK Ooh.

Oh, oh, oh.

Oh.

Oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh.

OK you just to to focus on your breath, OK?

Just in through your nose and out through your mouth.

I can't feel my mouth.

Let's just count down from 10, OK?

10, 9, 8, 7, 6--

I want out, out, out.

OK, team, we got to shake up our snow globes.

We got to remember what it that was on Dad's Old Copenhagen

tour.

OK, more?

Can you help us decode what is on this list we

found in the attic, please?

, a good walk to walk off all the treats.

Some of our other guests might be interested in it, too.

Yeah.

Ryan isn't interested.

OK, I remembered that one, and he doesn't get it.

You didn't think he would just jump

straight from American Christmas to dancing around the Christmas

tree.

Danish style, did you?

I don't know.

I don't know.

Maybe it's me.

Maybe I'm just not doing a good enough job proving

to him.

Well, you don't have to prove.

Look around.

It's everywhere.

Right.

So maybe I need to capture it all in one place.

She's got that look again.

Somewhere where he walks in, and he feels it right away,

the sense, the smells, the sights,

like stepping right into the heart of Danish Christmas.

Oh, so like a special room?

Like a holiday suite.

Hmm.

Picture this.

Hand-knit throws on every surface,

candles in every window, the smell of pine

the moment you walk in.

Oh, and a box of by the bed.

Yes.

Yes.

So it's like a room with blankets and snacks.

It's not.

Jonas, it is an experience, OK?

It's the coziest room in all of Copenhagen,

and it's a perfect photo opportunity for his article.

I am going to hit Ryan Miller over the head with.

Watch me.

Or she could just invite him over by the fireplace.

OK, almost there.

Here we go.

OK, stop.

Wait.

Keep your eyes closed.

OK, you can open them now.

Your new room.

Wow.

This is something.

Yeah.

Oh, and--

For-- oh.

For you.

OK.

A lot of blankets and snacks.

Yeah, it's a experience.

Right.

And check out this writing desk over here, hmm?

I mean, this is worthy of Hans Christian Andersen himself.

Yeah.

Wow.

Well, that's a heck of a desk.

I don't know why you're going to all this trouble for me,

but I appreciate it.

You're welcome.

OK, you settle in.

I'm going to go figure out what that is.

And here is your itinerary for Copenhagen Christmas Day three.

OK.

Oh, and I know you don't want to do the,

but my mother invited some other guests along for it,

so just ignore that part.

Candy cane bullet points today.

Yeah.

OK.

Oh, hi.

Hi.

I'm sorry.

What are you doing here?

You called for a plumber?

Uh-huh.

I'm Nils, Nils, the plumber.

You're Marie?

Yep.

Yeah.

I've known you since--

Nils.

Of course!

Oh, my goodness, how are you?

I'm good.

How are you?

I'm good.

Yeah?

Good.

Yeah.

Are you almost done here?

No.

OK.

How much longer are you going to be clanging out around out

here, then?

I have to do the whole house.

I mean, it's pretty bad, actually.

Huh, you know what?

I think you could just do the rooms that are occupied.

OK.

Just--

You know what?

Actually, don't do any rooms at all.

OK.

Hold off on the clanging till after Christmas.

After Christmas.

Yeah.

OK.

You're welcome.

Hey, can we-- oh, just pack up real quiet.

Thank you.

I'm glad you could join us for a walk.

We should go if we want to get back before the storm.

This is my youngest daughter, Marie.

She's taken over our beloved Copenhagen Christmas tour

and will be leading us today.

We're thrilled to be on the tour.

Thank you for including us.

Of course, of course.

I hope that this tour will be both sweet and memorable.

Ryan?

You decided to join us for a?

Mindful meditation.

Thought I'd give it a try.

Mm, OK.

Well, lead the way.

I encourage everybody to stay silent on the stroll.

Hafslund Garden was laid out in the late 1700's

as part of the king's private escape,

like a quiet sanctuary in the center of the city.

Oh, OK.

Puppy, shh.

OK, so the winding paths were designed

to make people walk more slowly.

It was Copenhagen's closest thing to meditation in the 18th

century.

OK, you know what?

We're going to take it this way.

Let's go.

Oh.

Shh.

So Sofia will have to warm you all up.

Well, that was more fun than I thought.

And I got some great shots.

What?

Uh-huh.

Ryan, you were supposed to be doing nothing.

What is happening here?

Oh, it's-- well, no, it's because--

OK, here, a little stuck here.

Come on.

I got it.

Your heart is racing.

Yeah, it's the thunder snow.

And yes, that is a real thing.

You know what?

I'm so sorry.

I don't want to cross any professional lines.

You have to remain unbiased.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Whoa.

Hello?

Reservation for Miller, Ryan Miller.

So, just to confirm, you are both named Ryan Miller?

Seems that's right.

OK.

Ryan Miller, with ROAM Magazine.

You're Ryan Miller with ROAM Magazine?

Yes, working on a Christmas in Copenhagen piece,

the happiest people on the planet at the happiest time

of year.

What are the odds one week, two Ryan Millers?

And that makes you Ryan Miller with--

Miller Investment Firm.

Hmm, naturally.

Well, I will have your check-in details sent to you the minute

our system is back up and running.

And your schedule for the Copenhagen Christmas tour.

Marie can also print it for you.

I like them, mine printed with the little Christmas drawings

on it.

Sorry, what tour?

What tour?

The famous Copenhagen Christmas tour.

Yeah, I'm not familiar.

I'm just here for some local color,

experience Danish in its natural habitat.

Oh, then you've definitely got to take Marie's tour.

I mean, have you seen the?

Sorry, the what?

See, these are the things you'd find out

if you were on the tour.

And Marie has this way of making even the smallest details just

seem so wonderful.

Sounds like I'm in the right place.

Why don't you sign me up for a spot?

Yeah, yes, I will do that, and I will get you

your itinerary ASAP.

OK, here's your room key, sir.

It's top floor.

It's warm and cozy.

Let me just get that on there.

OK.

Can I help you up with your bags?

I'm OK.

And again, I apologize.

Everything will be back to normal any moment now.

Thank you.

And welcome to the Andersen Inn.

Oh.

You thought I was him.

Well, yeah.

I mean, you had a camera.

And did you never think that it was weird

that I was just inviting you on all these trips with just me?

Hold on.

My sister set me up on this whole Danish tour,

and I wasn't allowed to ask any questions.

And honestly, I just thought you liked me.

I do like you, Ryan, OK?

I just-- it's just a mess.

It's not.

It's not your fault. I went to the wrong hotel.

I was supposed to go to Hotel Andersen.

It's my fault. I messed up.

I'm sorry.

Well, OK.

But it's-- OK.

No, not that.

No, that won't work,.

Power's out on the whole block.

I know.

But I just feel like I need to do something.

Well, the electricity company said everything

will be back up shortly.

Where are you going?

Ingrid's holed up across town.

I'm going to check in on her.

I'm bringing snacks and a little Herring.

Now?

I'll be back soon, honey.

The inn is in good hands with you.

And while you wait for the power,

there's a crate of candles in the attic.

Light the night, right?

Right.

Yeah, right.

Oh!

Oh!

Jonas.

Sorry.

What are you doing?

Oh, I'm playing flashlight tag.

Oh.

I've got to go upstairs.

I've got to find Ryan.

Ryan left 10 minutes ago, as soon as the lightning stopped.

Where did he go?

I think maybe he was going to the Hotel Andersen.

I've got to go get him.

Really?

You're going out in that storm?

When has little weather ever stopped an Andersen?

Ryan?

Ryan!

Ryan!

Ryan.

Marie?

What are you doing here?

I'm looking for you.

Why aren't you at your hotel?

Well, I-- I can't find it again.

I'm so sorry about all the confusion.

I thought that maybe this was the Christmas miracle

that the Andersen had needed to remain the Andersen Inn.

What?

OK, so my mother is selling in the new year,

and it kind of is messing with my plans of staying here

indefinitely, since I probably don't have a job in Chicago

anymore, maybe.

I don't know.

I don't know.

Huh.

When are you going to know?

My contract renewal is pending.

It's up for review.

And I'm not very optimistic.

Right.

Anyway, I want you to come back.

I would love for you to stay as a regular guest.

Are you sure?

Absolutely.

Can I still be a regular guest on the not quite real tour

still?

Oh, it's real now.

You sold it so well.

Well.

I had no idea that you felt that way.

I do.

So where am I exactly?

At the King's house.

What?

Yeah, we should go.

Is that why there's guards?

Shh, that's him.

Oh, OK.

Back where I belong.

I'm glad you're here.

Me, too.

So now I have to go and light candles in all of the windows

for.

What's that?

Oh, it's a Danish Christmas tradition.

It welcomes travelers home for the holidays.

All right.

Let's light it up.

You want to help?

Yeah.

If I can't be the right Ryan for the tour,

I might as well help you get a great review for the Andersen

Inn.

So this is the lair of the nisse.

You remembered.

How could I forget?

I still have porridge between my toes.

Ha ha.

Mm.

Your dad really went all in on Christmas.

Oh, yeah.

Didn't yours?

My parents didn't really get any time off to decorate.

So if you aren't Ryan Miller from ROAM Magazine, who are you.

What do you want to know?

Everything.

OK, so your family didn't do Christmas.

Oh, no, we did Christmas.

We just didn't do all the decorating leading up to it.

Christmas morning?

Mm-hmm.

Best day ever.

Yeah, we would make my favorite eggnog French toast,

and there would be a mountain of presents

that we'd literally lose them at the bottom of the wrapping

paper.

Even though your parents were busy,

they still took the time to make something memorable.

That's nice.

Yeah.

Let's light the night.

OK, now it feels like Christmas.

This is the Andersen Inn I remember.

Thank you.

Ryan.

OK, everybody gather around.

Tree cutting day.

Today, as is tradition, we get to go and pick

the tree that we see most fitting for the.

We will then vote on the trees.

You cannot vote on your own tree.

And if there is a tie--

OK, bye.

-I ultimately get to decide.

She always tries to control the tree picking.

Sorry.

What'd I miss?

Excellent question from Ryan.

And oh, I brought a notebook--

Oh.

-just in case you want to take some notes at your own leisure.

So in America, they put up the tree.

Oh.

In America, they put up the tree long before Christmas, some

even right after Halloween.

But here in Denmark, we like to wait.

We like to cut down our tree much closer to Christmas

so that it stays fresh for , Christmas Eve.

So your big celebration is on the Eve?

Yes.

And you're, of course, all welcome to join us

in the.

Everyone belongs at the table.

That's right.

What are the rules for tree selection?

There are rules?

Of course.

You get points for color, fullness, branch spacing,

and photo potential.

I don't remember having a point system.

And your 10-minute timer starts--

definitely didn't have a timer.

Or a whistle.

Now.

Cutting down a Christmas tree is a quintessential

experience.

Oh, what else is there?

Coziness, comfort, conviviality.

And scents.

You want to trigger memories, nostalgia.

So-- for me, card games, fireplaces,

family dancing around the tree.

Touch, textures, lights, and sensation.

And cocoa.

Oh.

Casper.

I am so, so sorry, Mr. Miller.

You know what?

We'll go check out the ambiance over here.

I am terribly sorry.

Are you OK?

Yeah.

Cocoa?

No.

No.

Whoa.

Will you look at this tree?

I mean, it's perfect.

Wait, I mean, OK, we still have 12 seconds left,

but this, we've got a winner, guys.

Huh.

Huh?

Look at these boughs.

OK, in 3, 2--

Timber!

What?

Our tree wins.

Ryan just trimmed the whole tree down.

Yeah.

Yeah, he did.

Oh, no.

I thought we were going to vote.

Too late to blame it on the nisse?

Oh.

Again, sorry about the Christmas tree, again.

Didn't hear the first part of your instructions.

I know.

You've said that.

Nothing we do about it now.

No need to cry over spilt pine needles.

So what's on the agenda?

Ryan wants happiness, , Danish Christmas,

and we are going to give him all of it.

Yeah.

It would be so funny if we actually did that.

Hello.

So nice to see you all.

Welcome to Christmas Market.

For centuries, this was the center of everyday Danish life.

And at Christmas time, it turns into the most

authentic Christmas market, where

we will be enjoying.

We will be taking in the lights, the music.

There is candle making, carolers.

Are we going to be here for a week?

Oh, I know.

I know it's a lot.

But if it's you want, this

is really where you're going to get it.

And with that jam-packed schedule,

I would love to get moving.

I think we should go off on our own.

Like split up?

Yeah.

I mean, the fun of a market is wandering.

Why don't we see where the night takes us?

Well, you know what?

I actually have a route planned out that maximizes--

I thought was about being, not scheduling.

Yes, is also about togetherness.

Well, we have been together all day.

You're losing him.

I know.

I think we should go off and explore on our own

and find by ourselves.

Yes, great idea.

Let's meet back at the candle maker's hut in one hour

exactly, all right?

I've never seen a Christmas coup before.

You want this?

Yes,.

It's cool, yeah.

Can I have a camera?

OK, give me one.

OK, your turn.

All right.

Look at that.

Is this yours?

Yeah.

It's cultural.

Ha ha.

Put this on the bread.

Yeah--

Yeah--

I'm not sure what this is.

I got it.

This one goes there.

Done.

You did it.

You did it.

But thanks.

Well, you get to keep it.

Thank you.

It's a souvenir.

All right, so happy to have us all back together.

I hope you all enjoyed yourselves.

To finish off our Christmas market tour,

we will be making candles.

Fun fact, Danes burn more candles per capita per year

than anybody else.

Candles in every window at Christmas

welcomes everyone home.

That's right.

And now, thanks to Tobin, I get to show you how it's done.

So first, we want to start with a steady pour, centered.

There we go.

Danish design is inspired by the nature around us.

The connection to our surroundings

helps remind us that we are a part of something bigger

and to let nature in, not just shut it out.

Are you, really?

You know what?

You're right.

Oh.

Oh!

OK, we need something more to--

is there anything that we can-- woo.

Oh.

How did far do it?

Well, now you know why Mom didn't keep up the Christmas

tour on her own.

Here, have a cookie.

He made everybody feel so special.

And I tried to capture that.

They didn't get it.

Or maybe I failed.

What do you mean?

Nothing.

I just always thought that leaving Denmark would put me

on a bigger, better path.

You know?

And now I don't know.

Maybe the path was always meant to lead back here.

But if mor sells the inn, then I feel like our entire family

story just disappears.

It won't.

That doesn't just live in the inn.

It lives in all of us.

OK, but I wanted to live here.

I think you need to go and talk to mor.

Oh.

What are you--

Oh, hey.

Morning.

I'm setting up the tree.

Christmas Eve is only three days away.

Oh, no, I don't have any tour activities planned for today.

Also, what are you doing?

We can't dance around the tree if it's in the corner.

That must be a Danish Christmas thing.

Yeah, it's the Danish Christmas thing.

We hold hands, and we dance around the tree.

It's got to be in the middle of the room.

It's not going to be in the way there?

Well, not if-- oh, Mr. Miller, good morning.

You are up early.

I will have a copy of today's tour activities

sent up to your room.

You might want to send up a plumber.

I woke up to an inch and a half of water.

The floor is a skating rink, and all my Christmas sweaters

are soaked.

We have backup sweaters.

No, no, that won't be necessary.

I've found another hotel to check into.

It just seems I'm not really finding

what I need to write about.

Mr. Miller, I am so sorry.

I know this has been a bit of a situation here,

but I will do anything to make this right.

I will comp your room.

I will--

No, no, Marie.

Thank you.

You're too kind, really.

This thing, although it sounds lovely,

I just wonder that maybe it's hype.

Oh.

What, you're back.

Well, we'll fix it.

Don't fret.

I'm so sorry.

This whole suite was a stupid idea.

Well, it was an idea from your heart.

Your father would have been proud.

That's what his tour was all about, after all, love.

What do you mean?

He was a romantic, not a historian.

He wanted people to fall in love with Copenhagen,

to fall in love with Christmas, or just to fall in love.

That's what I wanted everybody to feel.

Oh, so selling the inn would be impossible for me to do?

I know why you're trying so hard, Marie,

and I love you for it.

But I can't run this place by myself.

I'm going to get a mop.

Hoo.

What are you doing?

Oh, the was running low on firewood,

so I thought I'd try to be useful.

It's weird seeing you with something other than a phone

in your hand.

I know, right?

It feels good.

Hey, I don't know what the other Ryan was talking about,

because the Andersen Inn is 100%.

Thank you for saying that.

I don't think that's what his article is going to say.

Well, we'll use the magazine as fire starter.

How about instead of trying to make happen,

we try and let it find us?

Yeah.

What can I do?

To me, the tree still looks kind of strange there.

Well, it is right where it belongs.

Oh,.

Look at the tree.

Oh, and your DIY decor.

Aren't we lucky?

Alva Marie, fresh from promotion and still finding

time to help her family over the holidays.

Promotion?

You told me, but you didn't tell your family yet?

Yeah, sometimes it's easier to tell a stranger.

Am I a stranger?

Not anymore.

Hello, Mom.

Yeah, yeah, what, what, what?

Guess what?

She's going to be the St. Lucia Princess.

Oh.

Casper, I wanted to tell her myself.

Oh, tell me what, Clara?

I'm going to be the St. Lucia princess.

Oh, that's amazing!

That's what I wanted to be.

That's great.

Congrats.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Come on, kids.

Congrats, mor.

Yeah, thank you.

Now you can say you've been to a Danish, Ryan.

That means "Christmas lunch."

Wow, This Is not just lunch.

This is a feast.

Yes.

We're going to start with the Herring.

And trust me, it is delicious.

And then we're going to move on to the

with crackling, brown potatoes and red cabbage.

And we will finish with.

That looks too good to eat.

Wait.

What is that?

Eggnog French toast.

I didn't want you to not have your favorite Christmas food.

Oh.

Excuse me.

I'll be right back.

Are we waiting for Jonas or?

No, he's getting the kids ready for the St. Lucia parade.

The kids must be excited.

You have no idea.

Hello, Andersens.

Welcome back, Mr. Miller.

Ryan came to Copenhagen in search of contentment and true

comfort.

And what I gave him was more of a laundry list of cozy.

That happens to the best of us.

Oh, that's very kind of you.

It really is this, a warm room, good food,

connecting with the people who matter most.

It's no coincidence that the happiest people in the world

also prioritize.

And I didn't want you to leave Denmark

without experiencing that.

Thank you.

Oh, unofficially and off the record,

of course, I'm not here as a journalist.

We are happy to have you.

Yeah?

Let's enjoy.

All right.

Now, you all remember your father's tradition?

Bring something to share, a thought, a funny story.

I have something to share.

I will keep it simple.

I didn't know what to expect when I first arrived here.

Truthfully, I had no idea why I was here.

Oh, neither did Marie.

Oh.

That's true.

But between the candles and the chaos, I slowed down.

I stopped searching, and I finally found something.

So here's to finding light, even when

we didn't know we needed it.

Oh,.

Good.

You are so sweet, Ryan.

And we've loved every minute of having you here.

So, Marie, do you want to go next?

Oh, honestly, I forgot about this tradition.

You don't have anything to share?

Well, there is something I should tell you, mor.

I might be staying a little longer than I had planned.

I don't know if my contract's getting renewed.

The meeting wasn't exactly the champagne toast

that I had anticipated.

Oh, Marie, I'm so sorry.

I feel like I went to Chicago to chase success.

And then I came back here to chase home.

And I couldn't do either very well.

And I wanted to do far's Christmas tour

because I thought that maybe that way that the hotel could

stay alive forever.

You don't need to chase anything.

You're wonderful.

Because you just are, Marie.

Are you sure you're OK?

Yeah.

Yeah, I'm really glad I told them.

I don't know why I felt like I couldn't.

I get it.

I didn't tell anyone after my breakup for months.

I just kept busy and acted like everything was fine.

Well, I guess we're both pretty good at pretending,

Mr. travel writer.

You don't have to pretend with me.

You know, this is the most zen I've seen you all week.

Guess what?

Hmm.

I don't have my phone.

What?

Right?

Come on.

I'm a new man.

I feel like I could just be, you know?

Mm.

I've actually been thinking.

Hmm?

Maybe I stick around Copenhagen a little while longer.

I can work anywhere.

What do you think?

I think I'd like that a lot.

That's good.

The Lucia.

We gotta go.

You're not really Danish until you've spent way too

long untangling.

Well, nowhere else to be.

Right.

What is happening here?

OK, there we go.

See?

I got you a little something.

Really?

Thank you.

You brought a light into my world this week, so.

Thank you.

Where should I hang it?

It's perfect.

Ryan?

I mean, other Ryan, hi.

Wow, would you look at this Christmas tree?

Best choice, after all.

So my plane was delayed, and I couldn't

bear the thought of being stuck in another airport

lounge for another minute.

So I told my taxi driver to flip it around and bring me back

to the best lounge in all of Copenhagen, your crew.

Anyway, I've only got a couple of hours, but I figured,

why not spend it here to carve out my new "Christmas

in Copenhagen" piece?

You found something to write about,

I did.

Home, heart, and at the Andersen Inn.

Wow.

We're so honored.

Let me get you some to snack on.

Ryan, can you pour Ryan some.

Coming right up.

Thanks.

Sorry about that.

Sorry about what?

Interrupting that kiss between you and Marie.

Oh, well, hopefully I'll get another chance.

Well, you live in California.

She lives in Chicago.

Who's moving where?

Oh, well, we're not there yet.

I mean, we just met this week, but--

Really?

Wow.

I mean, you already feel like family around here.

It feels like it.

Huh, long distance, that Is tricky.

I mean, usually that--

hey.

Hey, you never know.

You never know.

, Marie.

Hi.

I'm taking Mom breakfast.

She said someone already dropped off rice porridge.

Mason.

Yeah.

Oh, what's that?

Full automation, a promotion in London?

Yeah.

Oh, my, congratulations.

Thank you.

Yeah, I guess they were reviewing to let me go.

They were reviewing to promote me.

And you deserve it.

Thanks.

And London?

Wow.

Oh.

Thank you.

Oh, it certainly is.

Marie's hotel offered her a promotion in London.

In London?

Well, that's wonderful.

Yeah.

But do you think she's ready to shift her life all over again, I

mean, especially now that she found someone?

Well, I don't think she'd make up her mind based

on someone she just met.

Do you?

Are you online shopping on Christmas Eve?

No, I'm not online shopping on Christmas Eve.

I'm checking something off my list, me.

My hotel now offered me a promotion.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

I don't believe in what they're becoming anymore.

So you're not accepting?

The key to hospitality is heart.

You can't have heart without people.

Right.

Yeah.

On your way to the airport, Ryan?

I had a wonderful stay, but markets don't stop,

not even for Christmas.

Ryan, what?

I thought maybe I could stay, but it's just not realistic.

My life isn't here.

Yours isn't there.

OK.

Well, was it something I said?

Did I--

No, no, nothing like that.

No, my time here has been incredible.

You have made it incredible.

And I've fallen in love with Denmark.

And I hope I'll be back.

But I don't want you to have to dim your light.

You need to shine as bright as you are, wherever that is.

But I just--

Merry Christmas.

It's good?

I declined Hotel Nils' offer.

I want to stay here.

Well, are you sure?

Yes, this is where I belong.

And I'm hoping that if I do stay, maybe

you'll reconsider selling the inn?

Mor, this is our home.

And I forgot how much I love making

other people feel at home here.

You've done a wonderful job of that this Christmas.

You brought back the heart here.

Those aren't happy tears, are they?

Does Ryan know how you feel?

I don't know.

I think so.

Well, you have to tell him.

Otherwise, moments like this will just pass you by.

Mor, he's at the airport already.

Whatever happens, you will never regret telling him how you feel.

But if you don't, you will always wish that you did.

Wait for presents from me.

Yes.

OK.

Oh, the traffic is terrible tonight,

so take the metro back home sweet home.

Don't worry, I'm not the right airport.

Just get on the right flight, no more mix-up mistakes.

Best mistake ever.

I've got your Christmas tree set up for your arrival.

Are you ready to leave Copenhagen?

Yeah.

Yeah, I guess I'm ready to leave Copenhagen behind.

Is there something you're leaving behind there?

Maybe someone.

Someone, Ryan?

You set me up then, even if you didn't know it.

Well, does she know?

Marie?

More or less.

Well, go for more.

Come on, your flight's flexible.

Just stay in Copenhagen and.

tell her how you-- well, even better, show her how you--

It's not that simple.

And it's Christmas.

Exactly.

If Marie is the one who's making you feel that way,

then she's the one you should be--

now, come on, go.

Merry Christmas, Debbie.

, some traffic.

This is as far as I can go, my friend.

to you.

Oh, OK.

Thank you.

Marie?

Ryan.

What are you doing?

What are you doing here?

Your heart.

It's yours.

I'm not going back to America.

Neither am I, not right now.

Denmark, the States, who knows where we're going to be?

But right now, for Christmas, I only want to be here, with you.

That sounds very to me.

Hi!

Ryan's back.

Hey.

So I found this present outside.

Any idea who it might have been from?

Nisse.

Yes.

So, a Christmas announcement, I'm not selling the inn.

Having everyone home, new and old,

reminded me why your father and I built this place, for family.

Yippee.

Oh.

I'm so happy.

, Marie.

, Ryan.