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Holiday line up:
Sunday, Dec. 13, 4:30 p.m.
American St. Nick
World War II exacted a heavy toll on the people of Wiltz, Luxembourg, nearly destroying the small town. Occupied by German forces for four years, the town was subject to the whims of Nazi leadership: streets were renamed, the native language was banned, religious freedoms were curtailed, and Saint Nicolas Day was outlawed. The documentary THE AMERICAN SAINT NICK chronicles a day at the height of the war when the battle-weary 28th Infantry Division of the American Army returned hope and joy to the children and people of this war-torn town. On Dec. 5, 1944, American soldiers, led by Harry Stuts, put their guns down for one day and organized a party celebrating the town’s centuries-old Saint Nick tradition. Soldiers made hot chocolate from their D-rations, company cooks made donuts and cookies for the children, and 22-year-old corporal Richard Brookins from Rochester, NY played the role of Saint Nick. An emotional and heartfelt story, THE AMERICAN SAINT NICK illustrates how American soldiers and residents of the hamlet were able to bond over a moment in time, creating a tradition that continues to this day.
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Sunday, Dec. 20, 4:30 p.m. (repeats Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.)
National Christmas Tree Lighting
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Sunday, Dec. 20, 9 p.m. (repeats Dec. 24 at 10 p.m., Dec. 25 at 2 a.m. and 3 p.m.)
“Our Musical Gift to the Community”
Daytona State College's entire Cultural Arts department comes together for the annual extravaganza featuring the Symphonic Band and Concert Choir, along with dance and theater students, in a performance of holiday music and many other surprises! Recorded at DSC's News-Journal Center.
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Thursday, Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m. (repeats Dec. 25 at 4:30 p.m.)
European Christmas Markets
Visit eight enchanting medieval and castle towns in Germany, France and Switzerland and learn of the history of the town, see their Christmas markets, and celebrate the magic of the season.
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Thursday, Dec. 24, 8 p.m. (repeats Dec. 25 at 12 a.m. and 2 p.m.)
Holiday Handbells: The Raleigh Ringers
An internationally acclaimed community handbell choir based in Raleigh, North Carolina. this special, "Holiday Handbells," runs the gamut of song selections from old yuletide favorites to Vince Guaraldi's "A Charlie Brown Christmas" score and other sounds of the season.
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Thursday, Dec. 24, 9 p.m. (repeats Dec. 25 at 1 a.m. and 11 p.m.)
Night Before Christmas Carol
The Night Before Christmas Carol brings spectators into Charles Dickens’ study on Friday, the thirteenth of October 1843. History, humor and the holiday come to life as Dickens reveals his writing process, uncloaking the personal inspirations for his work. Renowned scholar, author, and playwright Dr. Elliot Engel, crafts the entertaining character study, which delights holiday audiences of all ages.
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Thursday, Dec. 24, 11 p.m. (repeats Dec. 25 at 3 a.m. and 9 p.m.)
Festival Celebrations: The Crane Candlelight Concert
The Crane Chorus and the Crane Symphony Orchestra come together to present a very special Holiday concert. Featuring more than 300 carolers and musicians from the renowned Crane School of Music at the State University of New York at Potsdam, the concert includes traditional Christmas and seasonal hymns along with popular favorites.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 4 a.m.
The Holidays at Murray State
The Murray State University Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra and Voices of Praise highlight this annual seasonal special, with a sojourn in sight and sound through Murray State University and the Purchase area of western Kentucky.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 5 a.m.
B. E. Taylor Christmas Concert
Each holiday season, recording and performing artist B.E. Taylor draws loyal fans and first-time concert-goers alike to his annual Christmas tour. This one-hour concert features Taylor's modern arrangements of perennial Christmas favorites. Backed by two singers, a drummer, a keyboardist/saxophonist and several guitar players, Taylor infuses traditional songs with a contemporary feel. The set list includes: "Away in the Manger," "O' Little Town of Bethlehem," "Feel the Love of Christmas," "What Child is This?" "Light of the Stable," "Little Drummer Boy," "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" and "Joy to the World."
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Friday, Dec. 25, 6 a.m.
Purdue 81st Anniversary Christmas Show
The ensembles of Purdue Musical Organizations perform holiday favorites in Purdue's 81st Christmas Show in the Elliott Hall of Music in West Lafayette, Indiana.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
St. Thomas Christmas Jubilant Light
Join the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota for a festive concert showcasing their internationally renowned vocal instrumental ensembles in performance with inspired musical programming. The one-hour holiday special celebrates the Advent and Christmas season by drawing from both the familiar traditional carols and innovative contemporary selections.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 8 a.m.
Southern Celtic Christmas Concert
Through music, dance, poetry and song, A SOUTHERN CELTIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT celebrates the high spirits and mystical beauty of Celtic and Appalachian Christmas traditions.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 9 a.m.
Winterfest & Wassail at Chapman University
More than 150 Chapman University singers and musicians from its choirs and orchestras performed in the Holiday Wassail Concert. Stephen Coker, Angel Vasquez-Ramos, and Daniel Alfred Wachs conducted the various selections in the program.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m.
Biscuit Brothers Holiday Special #101
The whole family will sing and laugh along with this heart-felt musical nod to traditional Christmas specials of the past. Join the Biscuit Brothers and company on Christmas Eve as they use music to celebrate on the magical, musical farm and try to cheer up Tiny Scarecrow who sits high atop Symphony Barn waiting for snow.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 10:30 a.m.
Biscuit Brothers Holiday Special #102
Hanukkah (Chanukah,) Kwanzaa, Hispanic tradition, birthdays and other holidays and celebrations are explored after Tiny Scarecrow accidentally releases all the holiday melodies from Melody Garden. This song filled special shows how a "holiday" can be a good time to learn about other cultures and traditions and a great time to share your culture and traditions with others.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 11 a.m.
Prima Princessa Presents: The Nutcracker
Prima Princessa brings you to England's world famous Birmingham Royal Ballet performing excerpts from 'The Nutcracker' that will inspire the ballerina in you! Come join in the holiday fun with Prima Princessa as she take you to magical show filled with snow fairies, toy soldiers, tutus and more. Watch real ballet excerpts of The Nutcracker and demonstrations of ballet steps by students from The School of American Ballet. An animated fairy princess ballerina serves as your guide during the show and will encourage you to dance along.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 12 p.m.
Prima Princessa Presents: Sleeping Beauty
Little ballerinas will be enthralled by Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty, a one-hour celebration of ballet that offers excerpts from a professional performance, dance instruction, and vignettes from a party filled with pirouetting preschoolers dressed in tutus and fairy wings.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 1 p.m.
Darla Z’s Christmas ‘round the World
Take a musical journey around the world with captivating singer Darla Z in a holiday special filled with 16 joyful Christmas songs and footage from across the globe, showcasing different cultures of the season.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 6 p.m.
Christmas on the Danube
Visit the magnificent cities along the River Danube in Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary and learn about the history of the locations including their Christmas markets, holiday decorations and traditions, such as the ancient tradition of Gingerbread, and the lore behind the composition of that most famous Christmas Carol, Silent Night.
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