Al Roker Puts Fans in the Holiday Spirit With Videos of Winter’s ‘Simple Pleasures’

Today star Al Roker invited fans along as he relaxed at home, enjoying a warm fire and some holiday music.

Roker took to Instagram on Dec. 14 to share a short clip set to Tony Bennett crooning "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)," with the video slowly zooming in to a blazing home fireplace.

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"A quiet afternoon watching the fireplace, or as Al Roker, Sr. used to say, the fireplace is watching me@m," wrote Roker in the caption.

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Fans loved the cozy winter vibes, such as a fan who commented, "I love your beautiful fire and hearing the amazing Tony Bennett! What a relaxing day ❤️❤️."

Others felt the same way, with comments like, "Nothing better 🔥," "I wouldn’t leave that chair!" and "Simple pleasures are the best."

"So beautiful! Thank you for sharing! I can smell the wood burning virtually!" wrote a different fan of the weathercaster.

On Dec. 15, Roker shared another quick look at his serene home life, posting a time-lapse video of the sun rising over a snow-covered lawn, set to Mariah Carey's version of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing."

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He left the caption blank, letting the video speak for itself.

Some called the clip "magic," "peaceful" and "Gorgeous & spiritual 🌲," and a third said, "❤️Such a treat to watch the sunrise!🌄... Thanks for bringing joy to this world!❤️."

"Joy in the peace of the morning!" read a similar comment.

Not long after the sunrise video, Roker shared another clip of the fireplace, making it clear exactly what he did this December weekend.

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