I Invited 50 Strangers to My Christmas Dinner

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Last year I was alone for Christmas and it was one of the worst feelings to experience. And being alone for Christmas is something that no one should ever have to experience. So this year I had the idea to spend my holidays by having Christmas dinner with 50 strangers.

This event was about genuine human connection. Tbh having my Christmas dinner with strangers genuinely turned out to be the happiest Christmas I have ever had! I really hope that next year this can inspire you for some Christmas ideas for 2020!

Huge thank you to all of the people who supported the event:

Earls Yaletown: earls.ca/locations/yaletown/menu/kitchen
The August Market: www.augustmarket.ca/
Windsor Quality Meats: windsorqualitymeats.com/
Quails Gate Winery: www.quailsgate.com/
Central City Brewers:centralcitybrewing.com/
Phillips: phillipsbeer.com/
To everyone who donated to the Gofundme

Edited by Matt Mort & Brad Lancaster
Filmed by Matt Mort, Brad Lancaster and Justis Cooper.

Matt Mort: youtube.com/mattmort
Justis Cooper: youtube.com/highonlife ‪@sundayfundayz‬

AND to everyone who volunteered their time! Literally could not have done it with out them

Discover Connection believes that the most fulfilling life is one full of connection. So I make videos that explore what human connection really means in the world.

Instagram - @bradlanc @Discoverconnection

コメント (20)

@lolpacoo8857 3年前

He's like Mr. Beast, but instead of just giving people money and things of monetary value, he gives people happiness and memories they will never forget.
@reyzrg6301 3年前

Don't forget about the chefs that cooks the dinner, props to them
@stanktoes9719 7ヶ月前

If you guys ever do something like this again I think it would be super awesome to have all the cooks come out and eat with everyone if they’d like to
@SnazAttack-_- 5ヶ月前

im a 61 year old man had christmas for the last 3 years on my own, I cried at the end watching people having a great time swapping presents and getting together as one, I went to bed and drempt I was in the video in my sleep and prentending I was there having a great time, what you did with your team of FREE HELPERS was BRILLIANT. Happy beleated christmas to you all 2023/ and for all of you that might be on your own this year 2024 I really do hope that you wont be and something will turn out for the best for you all..
@Thekingkhari 3年前

The fact that “Mom” from the last video helped you get that interview made me so happy!
@AmieW 3年前

dear youtube please recommend this to everyone
@EKEastlake 1年前

It sound awful but I’m surprised by how many younger people there are alone at Christmas as well as the older generation, what a beautiful thing you guys have done 💕
@bettyjean2793 5ヶ月前

You can see it in everybody's eyes how much this meant to them. From the beginning it looked like a big family dinner and fun.
@GSxxxRGirl 2年前

The guy that said, "I was probably just gonna eat McDonalds tonight," omg, broke my heart. All of this family is on the other side of the world and he didn't even want to celebrate.. glad they did this
@Evantures 4年前

“I was probably going to have McDonalds if it weren’t for you “ amazing job bro 👏🏻
@Slavaway258 5ヶ月前

I am 47 years old and this was the first Christmas I was ALONE on Christmas Day. We need more people like this in the world today. I was driving for Uber on Christmas Day. At one point I literally pulled over and sat in my car and started tearing up. I never felt loneliness like that ever in my life.
@urbanfreestylerone 7ヶ月前

I just noticed that the smile never left my face throughout the entire video.. This is the best video that I've seen in a while
@devilfish3034 3年前

I love the guy who returned the plates to the kitchen. His mom taught him well.
@play4win662 3年前

Someday those strangers will have kids and maybe tell them about this christmas and he will never be forgotten. Nice.
@rasch760 1年前

This guy is an angel. I teared up watching this. I have an estranged son who won't talk or even tell me why he hates me. I'm preparing for my 4th Christmas alone. I no longer set up a tree or decorations. I'm 59, have nobody, and I'm tired. I wish you all a merry Christmas 2022. Take care all, and goodnight. 🎄
@robynandrews4384 6ヶ月前

Thumbs up to the cooks and servers who took time out of their xmas day to help. 👍👏❤️
@mr.hedgehog2128 3年前

This guy is like Mr. Beast but with a budget. He's so nice and makes everyone's day.
@yourbuddykevin 3年前

imagine you meet your significant other because of the event.
@glennchristinoyosua2109 6ヶ月前

Omg I'm literally crying rn watching this. Brad, the world need more people like you and your community. Love from Australia ❤