Happy Holidays

Sunday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate holiday moments from the three previous season finales (The Night Before Christmas, The Perfect Christmas and Merry Bloody Christmas) of popular Masterpiece adaptation All Creatures Great and Small, set in the Yorkshire Dales of the 1930s. Accompanying clips are behind-the-scenes visits with the drama’s cast and creators. 

Monday, December 4 at 9:30 p.m.

Join the travel expert for a colorful celebration of Christmas across Europe — in England, Wales, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Enjoy Christmas markets, hear local choirs, share holiday traditions with families, and more. Repeats Sun 12/24, 6am 

Monday, December 11 at 9 p.m.

WETA Arts presents the fourth year of Songs of the Season, a spirited holiday music special featuring choral groups from all around the D.C. area. Conceived in 2020 to celebrate choral music during the pandemic, Songs of the Season has become a WETA holiday tradition. This year’s special showcases 19 talented choral groups from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Tuesday, December 12 at 8 p.m.

Tony Award-winning Disney and Broadway star Lea Salonga and renowned actor Sir David Suchet shine in this holiday special that weaves together inspirational music with a hope-filled story from World War II to welcome the spirit of the season.  Repeats Sat 12/16, 11pm; Sun 12/24, 11:30am; Mon 12/25, 7:30am

Sunday, December 17 at 7 p.m.

Follow the holiday season at The Savoy, Britain’s top luxury hotel, as staff wel-come residential guests and diners across Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Go behind the scenes during the holiday festivities as the hotel delivers the glamour, elegance, history and character its guests seek. Celia Imrie narrates.

Monday, December 18 at 9 p.m.

Culinary arts icon Mary Berry spends Christmas in her mother’s homeland of Scotland to enjoy a winter break soak-ing up her heritage and enjoying traditional festive delights, as well as cooking up some of her own dishes.  Repeats Tue 12/19, 4pm; 12/24, 7am; Mon 12/25, 4pm; Tue 12/26, 8pm

Sunday, December 24 at 7 p.m.

In this 2017 comedy-drama, the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, blacklisted by the BBC, gets back on the air by hijacking the jewel of the Christmas schedule, a live production of “A Christmas Carol.” With help, the ensemble tries to make the show work but falters, and guest star Sir Derek Jacobi endeavors to keep up. Dame Diana Rigg co-stars.

Monday, December 25 at 8 p.m.

It’s Christmas, 1968, and all eyes are heavenwards as astronauts embark on their latest space exploration. At Nonnatus House, Sister Monica Joan believes this will be her last Christmas; Nancy recommits to staying on and Sister Julienne offers her and Colette a room. Trixie and Mat-thew prepare their first Christmas as husband and wife. And Nurse Crane tries to return for the holiday from a refresher course but faces treacherously heavy snow-fall.

Tuesday, December 26 at 9 p.m.

Join Alan Cumming for this delightful reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, featuring the Royal Scottish National Orchestra under the direction of John Mauceri.

Sunday, December 24 at 8 a.m.

Join Chef Vivian Howard for a taste of the holidays as she serves up the best of her Southern cooking heritage and the Chanukah traditions her husband Ben grew up with. From a simple corned ham to an upscale oyster dressing, from humble Hoppin’ John to an elegant red velvet cake, sample one of the most charming and delicious holiday celebrations of the season.

Sunday, December 24 at 10 a.m.

Westminster Choir College presents their yearly holiday music concert in WESTMINSTER CHOIR COLLEGE: AN EVENING OF READINGS AND CAROLS. Recorded in the Princeton University Chapel, the program features more than 400 musicians in five different choirs.

Sunday, December 24 at 11 a.m.

Vocal and instrumental musical ensembles of Concordia University present a festive collection of seasonal music.

Sunday, December 24 at 1 p.m.

Belmont University students present holiday favorites and classic songs from the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, Tenn.

Sunday, December 24 at 2 p.m.

The irreverent documentary Dreaming Of A Jewish Christmas tells the story of the unlikely Jewish immigrants who, enamored with Broadway and Hollywood, wrote some of the most popular songs in America: Christmas music. The documentary features rarely seen archival footage, musical performances and interviews.

Sunday, December 24 at 3 p.m.

Celebrate the holidays with the world’s best-selling soprano and legendary Grammy® Award-nominated artist in her first-ever Christmas special from the beautiful Christ Church Spitalfields in London. Transforming the iconic and historic setting into an intimate winter wonderland, Sarah breathes new life into holiday classics and fan favorites for the season. With special guest Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Sunday, December 24 at 4 p.m.

In collaboration with the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, the American Pops Orchestra presents an evening celebrating the entire iconic album of holiday classics. This 60-minute performance stars host and vocalist Vanessa Williams with appearances by Dee Dee Bridgewater, Norm Lewis, Carmen Ruby Floyd, Nova Payton, Dave Detwiler and Morgan James.

Monday, December 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Seasonal displays around London.

Monday, December 25 at 3 p.m.

Mary Berry shares her ultimate Christmas feast with all the trimmings. Friends and Chefs Angela Hartnett and Monica Galetti join her to share favorite festive recipes from their heritage and Mary and TV host Rylan try and convert some kids to Brussels sprouts.