Holiday Programs

A look at WGLT's special holiday programming for November and December 2025.

Shadowglow: Thanksgiving with the American Sound
Thursday, Nov. 27 – 11 a.m.

This Thanksgiving enjoy music inspired by the uncanny fire of starlight, the hopeful warmth of luminaria, the lamps of gratitude we light within ourselves, even the golden glow of beloved Thanksgiving treats fresh from the oven.

Hanukkah Lights 2025
Sunday, Dec. 14 – 7 p.m.

This NPR favorite returns with new stories plus gems from the archive. Hosted by Murray Horwitz with a special tribute to our beloved Susan Stamberg.

The All Songs Considered Holiday Extravaganza
Saturday, Dec. 20 – 7 p.m.

This year Robin Hilton and Stephen Thomson head back to the snowy cabin in the woods where the annual All Songs Considered get-togethers began many years ago. Join us as we attempt to throw another party for the ages, with one simple, fate-tempting question: What could possibly go wrong?

An Afro Blue Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 20 – 8 p.m.

Here's a very special holiday concert with Howard University's premiere vocal ensemble Afro Blue

The Big Tiny Desk Concert Holiday Special
Saturday, Dec. 20 – 6 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 21 – 1 p.m.

Celebrate the season with amazing holiday performances from The Tiny Desk Concert series

A Special Thistle & Shamrock Christmas
Sunday, Dec. 21 – 7 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 22 – 11 a.m.

Join Fiona Ritchie for a winter walk along the banks of the River Tay in Scotland, accompanied by music from the Celtic Christmas repertoire.

Welcome Christmas
Sunday, Dec. 21 – 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 24 – 11 a.m.

The perennial Christmas favorite from Vocal Essence, one of the world’s premiere choral groups.

Christmas with Madrigalia
Tuesday, Dec. 23 – 11 a.m.

Rochester, N.Y., chamber choir Madrigalia and Artistic Director Cary Ratcliff present a concert of traditional carols, anthems and new arrangements to celebrate the winter solstice, Chanukah and Christmas around the world.

Tinsel Tales
Thursday, Dec. 25 – 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Featuring stories from the NPR archives that touch on the meaning of Christmas. David Sedaris, Bailey White, John Henry Faulk -- these and other NPR voices, past and present, tell stories of the season. Hosted by Lynn Neary.

Toast of the Nation
Tuesday, Dec. 31 – 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

An NPR tradition every New Year's Eve since the 1970s.