Whether you're settled in next to the fireplace or celebrating with friends and family, these specials will help you get into the holiday spirit.
Dec. 20
8 p.m. - A Soulful Christmas from APM
Dec. 23
8 p.m. - The Thistle & Shamrock Presents: A Child’s Christmas In Wales
Dec. 24
4 p.m. - Stubby Pringle’s Christmas - The Tradition Continues
7 p.m. - Ford's Theatre Presents: A Christmas Carol
Dec. 25
4 p.m. - A Chanticleer Christmas
This one-hour program of holiday favorites, new and old, will be presented live in concert by Chanticleer, the superb 12-man ensemble known as "an orchestra of voices." Chanticleer is one of the premiere vocal ensembles in the nation. The ensemble has won two Grammys and is a member of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame.
6 p.m. - World Music - Holiday Special
11 a.m. - Tinsel Tales 3: Even More NPR Christmas Favorites
In keeping with a well-loved NPR holiday tradition, hear the third collection of extraordinary Christmas stories that will transport you to unexpected places.
2 p.m. - ST. Olaf Christmas Festival
F. Melius Christiansen started the Christmas Festival in 1911 at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota as a simple service in word and song for students, faculty, friends and family. In the 109 years since, it has grown to include more than 500 student musicians who share their gifts with more than 12,000 audience members at the four live concerts
10 p.m. - Tinsel Tales 4: NPR Christmas Stories Told Through Song
NPR revisits interviews with musicians about their Christmas albums.
11 p.m. - Welcome Christmas, From APM
An hour of joyful, classic holiday music from VocalEssence, one of the world’s premiere choral groups, singing traditional carols and new discoveries.
Jan. 1
9 a.m. - New Years Day Live from Vienna