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Holiday specials on WGLT - 2024

Highlights from First Friday in downtown Bloomington, including the annual holiday tree-lighting on the Museum Square. Performing prior to and after the tree lighting were the Nitsch Theatre Arts Rising Stars and Bloomington High School choir students.
Emily Bollinger
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The WGLT schedule includes several holiday specials, through New Year's Eve.

A look at WGLT's special holiday programming for December 2024.

A Special Thistle & Shamrock Christmas

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

Sunday, Dec. 22 – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 24 – 11 a.m.

Welcome Christmas

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

Sunday, Dec. 22 – 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 25 – 9 a.m.

Jazz Piano Christmas 2024

The Kennedy Center and NPR present A Jazz Piano Christmas.

Saturday, Dec. 21 – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 25 – 10 a.m.

Hanukkah Lights

This NPR favorite returns with some of our favorite stories from the archives.

Saturday, Dec. 28 – 5 p.m.

An Afro Blue Christmas

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

Saturday, Dec. 21 – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 25 – 11 a.m.

The Big Tiny Desk Concert Holiday Special

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

Sunday, Dec. 22 – 1 p.m.

Toast of the Nation

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

Tuesday, Dec. 31 – 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.