Winter Holiday Programs

Watch Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 4:30 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Saturday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 a.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, Dec. 26 at 7:30 a.m. on KPBS TV / stream now on the WEATHER HUNTERS website. Just as the Hunters gear up for a snow day, they find no snow on the ground. After they investigate the lack of accumulation, they head to a nearby mountain and find an abundance of snow perfect for snow dragon building and snowshoeing.

Watch Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7 a.m. on KPBS TV + Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Thursday, Nov. 27 at 7 a.m. on KPBS TV + Thursday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Saturday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. on PBS KIDS / Stream now on YouTube. The Wild Kratts are on a mission to defend the honor of the wild turkey and to stop Gourmand, who is hunting for the largest, fattest turkey in the forest.

Watch Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7 a.m. + Thursday, Nov. 27 at 7 a.m. on PBS KIDS / Stream on the PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC website. "A Fairy Thanksgiving" When Pinkalicious and Peter accidentally damage Fairyanna's Thanksgiving table, they are determined to make things right and give the fairies the most pinkamazing Fairy Thanksgiving yet! "Pinkfoot Playdate" Pinkfoot is back and is eager to spend the day with Pinkalicious and her friends. But Pinkalicous struggles to find something that's pinkaperfect for her giant pink furry monster friend.

Watch Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 10:30 a.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with YouTube. "Harvest Day is being ruined by fog! Can the Wombats save the day by locating Mr. E’s fog goggles, buried in a box somewhere? / It’s time to make the Treeborhood Thankfulness Stew. Can Zeke create a stew that meets Mr. E’s high standards?

Watch Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 at 6:30 a.m. on PBS KIDS / Stream now with YouTube. Buddy and his Pteranodon family ride the Dinosaur Train to the North Pole - where it's cooler out and the skies are dark all winter long! The kids get to play in the snow and slide on a frozen pond for the first time. The whole Pteranodon family have fun celebrating Mom's favorite holiday, Winter Solstice. They learn about large conifer (evergreen) trees and help decorate them at a holiday party.

Watch Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 at 7 p.m. + Sunday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. on PBS KIDS + Thursdays, Dec. 11 and 25 at 9 a.m. + Saturday, Dec. 27 at 9 a.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with YouTube. In this 30-minute holiday musical episode, the Neighborhood is celebrating Snowflake Day! Daniel has a very important role as the snowflake in the Neighborhood's Snowflake Day Show and he can't wait to say his lines! The Enchanted Garden is full of excitement and winter cheer as everyone pitches in to make the celebration a true Neighborhood success!

Watch Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Sunday, Nov. 30 at 9:30 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Saturday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Monday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 a.m. on KPBS TV + Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 a.m. on KPBS TV + Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 6:30 a.m. on KPBS TV. In this Christmas-themed episode, Olive and Otto help Santa track down his missing reindeer. Also, Oscar helps Ms. O get off Santa's naughty list. Curriculum: Coordinate graphing; greater than and less than.

Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. + Sunday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. + Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 a.m. + Sunday, Dec. 7 at 7 a.m. on PBS KIDS + Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 11:30 a.m. on KPBS TV + Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 7 a.m. on PBS KIDS. It's a snow day for Pinkalicious, Peter, Rafael and Jasmine! In fact, it snowed so much that the snow reaches Pinkalicious' bedroom window!

Watch Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 9:30 a.m. on KPBS TV + Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 9:30 a.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, Dec. 22 at 9:30 a.m. on KPBS TV + Thursday, Dec. 25 at 9:30 a.m. on KPBS TV + Saturday, Dec. 27 at 9:30 a.m. on KPBS TV. Rosie is thrilled to spend Christmas with Abuela in Mexico City, but in her excitement, she forgets Abuela's present, and now she has to find a new present before their Noche Buena celebration.

Watch Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 + Monday, Dec.15, Saturday, Dec. 20 + Tuesday, Dec. 23 + Monday, Dec. 29 + Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 8 a.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with YouTube. When family and friends want their own fancy pin, Lyla and Everett must figure out how to make the pins for everyone in time for the New Year’s Eve party.

Watch Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 + Tuesday, Dec. 16 + Friday, Dec. 26+ Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. on KPBS TV. Someplace Else is getting ready for New Year's Eve, and Donkey Hodie prepares for her special family tradition with Grampy and Cousin Hodie. After neighbors celebrate the countdown in their own ways, they come together for a new tradition!

Watch Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. + Friday, Dec. 19 at 6 a.m. + Wednesday, Dec. 24 at Noon on KPBS TV. Plans are underway in Elwood City for the best holidays ever as Arthur, D.W., their family and friends make preparations for perfect gifts, perfect parties and perfect family traditions for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and even “Baxter Day”

Watch Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 at 9 a.m. on KPBS TV + Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. on PBS KIDS + Thursday, Dec. 18 at 9 a.m. on KPBS TV + Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 9 a.m. on KPBS TV + YouTube. Daniel, Dad, Prince Wednesday and Prince Tuesday are all going sledding! Then, Daniel is going to see a show called "The Nutcracker Ballet!" Once he arrives at the performance, he finds out that Prince Wednesday is sick and needs Daniel to fill in for him and dance on stage.

Watch Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Monday, Dec. 15 at 6 a.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, Dec. 26 at 6 a.m. on KPBS TV + Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 6 a.m. on KPBS TV. This animated series is based on Marc Brown's best-selling books about Arthur Read, an eight-year-old aardvark, his sister D.W., and their family and friends. In "Arthur's First Sleepover," the boys feel a bit uneasy being outside in the dark, due to the recent reports of UFO sightings. Arthur has a hard time staying up to find out what really happens at midnight, on "Arthur's New Year's Eve."

Watch Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at 6:30 a.m. + Saturday, Dec. 20 at 8:30 a.m. + Thursday, Dec. 25 at Noon on KPBS TV. It's Christmas time and the Wild Kratts are taking a break from creature adventuring to celebrate. But when the Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are suddenly disappearing around the globe, their holiday party quickly turns into a rescue mission.

Watch Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at Noon + Thursday, Dec. 25 at 6 a.m. on KPBS TV. A holiday family tradition, this adventure follows the Cat, Nick and Sally on a journey around the world to help a lost reindeer find his way home in time for Christmas.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at 11 a.m. and Thursday, Dec. 25 at 11 a.m. on KPBS TV. This is a special holiday episode of Peg + Cat featuring "The Christmas Problem," "The Hanukkah Problem," and "The Penguin Problem. "

Watch Friday, Nov. 14, 07:30 p.m. + Saturday, Nov. 15 at 8:30 a.m. + Sunday, Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m. + Monday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. on CREATE. Host Julia Collin Davison makes host Bridget Lancaster a showstopping Orange, Cranberry, and Mint Pavlova. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of vanilla, and gadget critic Lisa McManus reviews cocktail tools. Bridget makes Julia foolproof Holiday Eggnog.

Stream now with KPBS+. Pie school is in session! Christopher Kimball shows off his tried-and-true recipe for pie pastry, then uses the crust to make a pumpkin pie with a caramelized pumpkin filling (and a splash of bourbon for good measure). We answer your questions about blind baking and investigate pie pan performance. Then, we ditch the pans altogether and make a freeform Three Berry Crostata. (Expires 01/01/2025)

Stream now with KPBS+. Test cook Lan Lam makes a crowd-pleasing Stuffed Spatchcock Turkey. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals our top pick for slicing knives. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes a crisp Shaved Celery Salad with Pomegranate-Honey Vinaigrette.

Stream with KPBS+. Milk Street transforms vegetables for the holidays. We make Buttery Hazelnut and Winter Squash Tian, shingling thinly sliced pieces of butternut squash. We call on cornstarch to make Crisp Oven-Fried Cauliflower with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce and use the "braise and glaze" technique for Moroccan-Spiced Glazed Carrots flavored with garlic, honey and cumin. Expires 01/15/2026

Premieres Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encores Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6 a.m. + 9 a.m. + 1 p.m. + Saturday, Nov. 22 at 9:30 p.m. on CREATE. Test cook Bryan Roof prepares Slow-Roasted Ducks with Blackberry Sauce for host Toni Tipton-Martin. Tasting expert Jack Bishop breaks down the best uses for different tinned fish. And test cook Lawman Johnson makes a rich Bean Bourguignon for host Julia Collin Davison. Expires 01/17/2026

Stream now with KPBS Passport! Award-winning television chef, cookbook author and home design expert Christy Rost plans a festive Thanksgiving dinner for family and friends in her holiday special. Christy deftly weaves her cooking tips, seasonal recipes, table-setting ideas and more into an exploration of the storied history and renovation of her new home, the 19th-century Colorado mountain estate known as "Swan’s Nest."

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. The holiday season has arrived at The Savoy and staff are pushed to the breaking point as they welcome hundreds of residential guests and diners across Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Go behind-the-scenes at the hotel during the holiday festivities as the first luxury hotel in Britain delivers the glamour, elegance, history and character their guests truly wish to experience. Narrated by Celia Imrie ("The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel").

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Thursday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. + Sunday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Deep in the wilds of Florida, writer and naturalist Joe Hutto was given the rare opportunity to raise wild turkeys from chicks. Eventually, he had to let his children grow up and go off on their own, but this was harder than he ever imagined.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 at 6 a.m. + 9 a.m. and 1p.m. + Saturday, Nov. 29 at 9:30 p.m. on CREATE. Test cook Morgan Bolling makes Sufganiyot (Hanukkah Jelly Doughnuts). Toni Tipton-Martin shares the importance of schmaltz in Jewish cuisine. Equipment expert Hannah Crowley explores a lineup of leave-in temperature probes. Test cook Ashley Moore makes Cast Iron Potato Kugel. Expires 01/24/2026

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. It’s Christmas 1969, and the funfair and carol concert add color to frosty Poplar. Yet, the festive spirit at Nonnatus House is dampened by the spread of influenza alongside growing fears of an escaped prisoner after a spate of break-ins.

Watch Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Christmas in the Alsace region of France is best experienced in the small towns and villages where each community has its own unique holiday traditions, celebrations, food, and of course wine. The Alsatian landscape is covered with medieval towns, castle ruins and vineyards that overflow with charm and history.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Christmas 1966 promises to be memorable one. The Nonnatus House team are faced with their busiest Christmas Day ever as the Maternity Home is filled with expectant moms and challenging cases. Luckily Mother Mildred is on hand to support the team.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, Dec. 8 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Go behind the scenes of the charming MASTERPIECE series and celebrate memorable Christmas moments from previous seasons, including Tristan’s heartfelt Christmas Dinner toast, the Christmas Eve birth of Suzy’s puppies and many more. The cast and creators also offer Christmas memories and holiday cheer to brighten the season.

Stream now with KPBS + / Watch Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. From the beautiful Knowles Memorial Chapel on the campus of Rollins College, the Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra, along with guest soloists Mary Wilson and Stephen Mumbert as well as the Bach Festival Children's Choir, performs custom arrangements of treasured holiday classics created specifically for this joyous celebration.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS + Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Host Geoffrey Baer takes viewers on a fun exploration of the time-honored traditions of this joyous Jewish holiday, sharing how Hanukkah came to be, the significance of the season's cherished dishes, and the ways families continue to celebrate together across generations.

Watch Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. We visit eight enchanting medieval and castle towns in Germany, France and Switzerland. We learn of the history of the town, see their Christmas markets, and celebrate the magic of the season. The show is made all the more delightful by the special folk arrangements of traditional Christmas carols performed by the Kingston Trio.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. With Christmas approaching, the midwives move to their maternity clinic and are delighted when their first patient is a familiar face. Life in Poplar returns to normal after the tragic train crash, and everyone unites for a festive talent show.

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Thursday, Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Join Rick Steves for a colorful, musical celebration of Christmas across Europe. From England to Wales, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, you'll see the bright Christmas markets, hear local choirs, share holiday traditions with families…and even play in the snow.

Premieres Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. Tony Award®-winner Ruthie Ann Miles and iconic actor Dennis Haysbert inspire in this holiday special that combines classic Christmas carols with a contemporary story of how giving back and uplifting communities is the true meaning of the season.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Share the joy and emotions of the season through stellar performances by some of San Diego's most talented choirs. This year's special features the San Diego Children's Choir, Encore Vocal Ensemble, the Jewish Men's Choir, the San Diego Master Chorale, Promotora de las Bella Artes, Sacra/Profana, and the San Diego Chorus, sharing renditions of seasonal favorites.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Thursday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Monday, Dec. 22 at 9 pm. on KPBS TV + Thursday, Dec. 25 at 5:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Friday, Dec. 26 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. We locate San Diego's little-known official Christmas Tree. Check out how the holidays were celebrated in San Diego in years gone by, and go back to see the first electrically illuminated tree anywhere in the Country. Discover the rocky beginnings of what came to be called "December Nights" in Balboa Park.

Premieres Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Enjoy Tchaikovsky's holiday classic set in Edwardian-era London. Clara embarks on a fantastical adventure with her enchanted nutcracker, featuring over 100 dancers and a magical, dreamlike realm. Choreographed by Aaron S. Watkin and Arielle Smith.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Two weeks before Christmas, delicate situations cause uncertainty for the midwives. With the upcoming Apollo 8 launch and the festivity preparations starting, a treacherous heavy snowfall may complicate the holiday celebrations for everyone.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 25 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Get an intimate look into life in Lapland, fabled land of Santa Claus and actual home of tenacious wildlife such as reindeer, wolverines, Brown bears and more.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 and Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Dec. 28 at Noon on KPBS TV. Dorothy Black invites you to join her and her family for Christmas Eve at 1222 Oceanfront. The festive evening features all of the Black family’s traditions including an abundance of delicious food, dancing, skits, and the singing of new, original holiday songs mixed with re-imagined carols. And lots of love, because it’s family.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, Dec. 19 at 9 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Concordia University Irvine’s fifth annual made-for-TV Christmas special, Come and See: A Concordia Christmas, includes vocal and instrumental performances of contemporary and classic holiday songs, and features original works by Concordia alumni and students to celebrate the Christmas season.

Stream on the ATK website / Watch Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Test cook Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster Easy-Braid Challah. Testing expert Jack Bishop gives a flour primer. Test cook Erin McMurrer and host Julia Collin Davison make Crescent-Shaped Rugelach with Raisin-Walnut Filling.

Premieres Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Test cook Antoinette Johnson makes Shrimp Cocktail. Gear Heads hosts Hannah Crowley and Lisa McManus share what expensive gadgets are worth the price. And Julia makes Easy Beef Tenderloin with Harissa Rub and Cilantro-Mint Relish.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on CREATE. Delectable fudge. Crispy peanut brittle. Gooey chocolate-covered cherries. Old-fashioned caramels. It's the stuff of holiday memories.. . with a little bit of a twist. Doing what she knows best, Chef Vivian Howard hosts her own vision of the season's celebrations in this one-hour special.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Andreas visits Savalen in Eastern Norway, where he makes some of his Christmas favorites. He serves his best porridge with pinnekjott, a special holiday dish made with salted and dried goat ribs and served with almond potatoes. Andreas also prepares and savors the most common Norwegian holiday food: pork ribs, cooked twice.

Stream with KPBS+ though Dec. 21, 2025. Revel in dazzling musical performances from the White House in celebration of the holiday season, featuring President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., host Jennifer Garner, Andrea Bocelli, Camila Cabello, Eric Church, Jonas Brothers, Billy Porter and more.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ Watch Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Mary Berry spends Christmas in her mother's homeland of Scotland to enjoy a winter break soaking up her Scottish heritage and enjoying traditional festive delights with familiar faces, as well cooking up some of her own indulgent dishes.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. 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 Clark try and convert some kids to Brussels sprouts.

Stream with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. This heartwarming film follows six would-be Santa Clauses as they take an intensive workshop to learn to dress, walk, and talk like Santa. But who are they and what inspires them to take this path?

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. Discover the story behind Brenda Lee and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her music, including the classic “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree.” The film features interviews with Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and more.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Handel’s 18th-century masterpiece “The Messiah” is reimagined by Conductor Marin Alsop and colleagues Bob Christianson and Gary Anderson. Handel’s arias, choruses, and orchestration are infused with Gospel, Jazz, and R&B, creating an uplifting reinterpretation of this seasonal favorite.

Premieres Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encores Friday, Dec. 26 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Sunday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV + Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Senior members of the convent embark on a mercy mission, swapping the snowy East End of London for the sun-drenched terrain of Hong Kong. The rise in hospital births, and wider changes in the NHS, have clipped their wings. But their mission to the Far East is a chance to take flight and work out what really matters. For her part, Sister Julienne suddenly finds herself excited about the Order’s future. After years of battling change, she decides to embrace it and see what love can do.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Hosted by lifestyle expert Sira Williams, this special explores the tradition of Kwanzaa, focusing on the final feast that concludes the annual celebration. The half-hour program explores the history, principles, and symbols of Kwanzaa while celebrating the culinary traditions of West Africa.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Highlights include: a Temperance lithograph illustrating the evils of imbibing spirits; a letter from Gerald Ford to his kindergarten teacher who called him "naughty little Gerry Ford;" and a dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in the film "Some Like It Hot."

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Happy little church tucked into a bed of snow, evergreens and mountains; another fine Bob Ross classic.

Stream now with KBS+. Featuring ceramic artist Susan Garson, Garcia Art Glass, paper artist Kathleen Trenchard, ceramic artist Veronica Castillo, National Gingerbread House Competition at Grove Park Inn, Biltmore House, woodcarver Harley Refsal, and John C. Campbell Folk School.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. The treasured “Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir” special returns to PBS for the 21st year. Broadway star Michael Maliakel and beloved British actress Lesley Nicol (from DOWNTON ABBEY series) join the iconic Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square in a stunning 90-minute theatrical program, illustrating that the real meaning of Christmas is opening our hearts to all.

Stream now with KPBS+. Take a look behind the curtain at San Diego’s most iconic theatrical production, “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at The Old Globe. Hear from cast members and artistic director Barry Edelstein on their experiences with the production.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. 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.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. An episode dedicated to one of Mexico’s most iconic foods: tamales, a traditional food made during the holidays. Pati will cook a few variations of tamales, both savory and sweet, then her girlfriends stop by for a tamal party - a tamaliza! Recipes include Cooked Salsa Verde, Chicken in Salsa Verde Tamales, Sweet Corn Tamales, Tamara’s Fresh From The Garden Green Rice and Mexican Masa Chocolate Drink.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS +. The show puts a modern spin on the 19th Century fairy tale. Strains of Duke Ellington dovetail with the buzz of neon, driven by the heartbeat of Tchaikovsky, blending classic ballet, urban tap, hip hop, step and jazz into something special. You could say it is a fusion of modern and classical dance....but it's more! It's a celebration of our multi-cultural community!

Stream now with KPBS+. The vocal and instrumental musical ensembles of Concordia University Irvine and friends invite you to join us for a festive collection of music that celebrates, rejoices, and finds hope in the gifts of Christmas.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Honoring the heritage, unity, culture, and rich contributions of African Americans, Kwanzaa is more than just a celebration; it's a way of life. This documentary explores the seven principles that are the foundation of Kwanzaa by sharing seven real-life stories of impact. These stories reveal how each principle plays a role in the Black community, enhanced by cultural elements of dance, storytelling, music, and spoken word.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Joseph experiences a Southern Christmas in South Carolina, delving into Gullah Geechee history and culture, attending a Christmas service, and viewing Brookgreen Gardens Night of a Thousand Candles. Joseph meets Ron and Natalie Daise, learns about autism awareness, and paints with a penguin. Christmas caroling and a traditional low country boil bring heartfelt moments to the holiday.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, peace. A remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.

Steam now with KPBS+. The television Christmas special with Al Walser (a most recent TELLY AWARD Winner in Entertainment) features the GRAMMY® Winner showcasing a truly electrifying performance that transports viewers to a magical place set in heaven. The family concert was recorded in front of a multi racial-diverse live audience in the heart of Hollywood.

Stream now with KPBS Passport! Debbie Gibson shares insight and inspiration about recording her first holiday album, "Winterlicious," and performs some classic and new holiday hits. The half-hour concert, filmed at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, New Jersey, includes performances of "The Gift," "Let it Snow," the "Christmas Dreams Medley" and "White Christmas," which Gibson performs as a duet with her father.

Stream now with KPBS+. Discover the role craft plays in our winter holiday traditions, rituals, and festivities. Featuring lion dancers and float builders for San Francisco’s acclaimed Chinese New Year Parade, artists in Michigan making ceramics for the holidays at Pewabic (Detroit) and Motawi Tileworks (Ann Arbor), Kwanzaa celebrations with artists in Chicago and Oakland, and Christmas card making with Yoshiko Yamamoto.

Stream now with KPBS+. Habaragani!' Expressions is proud to partner with Gail Houston on this special episode celebrating the Kwanzaa Holiday! Gail is pop music royalty, as her doo-wop group The Percells, appeared on American Bandstand and performed at the Apollo Theatre in early 1960s. Gail performs four songs including "Change Is Going To Come" and also lights the Kwanzaa candles! Adara Alston hosts.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Encores Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Ken takes us back to see what was making New Year's news in San Diego over past decades; the story of how one of the most familiar landmarks in San Diego came to be; see an East County monument to the glory days of rock and roll, and look at some of the things "About San Diego" that viewers have sent in.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress Sara Bareilles takes the stage at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening of song and celebration in this New Year's Eve special.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Cynthia Erivo, enchanting star of the stage and screen, invites you to ring in the New Year with her magnificent friends Ben Platt and Joaquina Kalukango as they bring their powerful voices and favorite songs to the Kennedy Center stage.

Schedule to be announced: Stream with KPBS+. Join London New Year's Day Parade founder and host Bob Bone and the entire team for an insider's look back at 40 years of creating the world-renowned street spectacular and turn-of-year tradition. The program celebrates this milestone and also looks ahead to the 2026 London Parade, which will fill the streets of London with pomp, circumstance and non-stop entertainment.

Schedule to be announced for January 1: Stream with KPBS+. American students join performers from Italy and other European nations to usher in the New Year in the heart of the Eternal City – Rome. With marching bands, cheerleaders and a host of local participants, the program is a colorful and joyful parade through the historic streets of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Premieres Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Ring in the New Year with the Vienna Philharmonic at the world-famous Musikverein, with Hugh returning as host. The celebrations showcase the virtuosic dancing of the Vienna City Ballet performed on location in sumptuous Vienna landmarks.

Listen Now! Broadcast Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 at Noon on KPBS Radio. Sam the Cooking joins Midday Edition. We'll also have Jackie Bryant with San Diego Magazine on to talk about last minute places to get Thanksgiving dinner.

Broadcast: Nov. 27, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on KPBS Radio. This year’s guests include: Samin Nosrat (author of "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat"), Yossy Arefi (author of "Snacking Bakes"), Vivian Howard (chef and host of PBS’ KITCHEN CURIOUS), and Evan Kleiman (host of KCRV’s GOOD FOOD)

Broadcast: KPBS HD2. Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. This Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's Every Good Thing — an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Broadcast Friday, Nov, 28, 2025 at Noon on KPBS Radio. For many people gathering around the table this holiday season, things feel… a little different. Maybe it’s the cost of ingredients that’s on your mind. Or new SNAP paperwork requirements. Maybe you’re a farmer - struggling after the USDA cut grant and loan forgiveness programs. This holiday season, Marketplace brings listeners a collection of stories about the economics and business of food – with a touch of history.

Broadcast: Dec. 14, 2025 at 6 p.m. (*updated) on KPBS Radio (first day of Hanukkah). This NPR favorite returns with some of our favorite stories from the archives. We’ll hear “A Gift of Light" by Dvora Zipkin, “Hanukkah Gelt, Hanukkah Money” by Sholem Aleichem, “Gifts of the Jewish Magi” by Allegra Goodman, How to Spell the Name of God” by Ellen Orleans and “Geek Week by Rebecca O’Connell.

Broadcast: Dec. 14, 2025 at 7 p.m. (*updated) on KPBS Radio (1st day of Hanukkah). A delightful hour for everyone to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights! Lots of music from Jewish communities around the world, plus a hilarious lesson on how to prepare a classic Chanukah dish, and a timeless and touching holiday story that brings light into every home.

Broadcast Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS Radio (Winter Solstice) / Listen to the playlist. A winter solstice program, with modern classical sounds for the longest night of the year, chosen especially to complement the chilly, starry nights of the season.

Broadcast: Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 at Noon and 8 p.m. on KPBS Radio. Celebrate the season with amazing holiday performances from The Tiny Desk Concert series including Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Steve Martin, Hanson, The Polyphonic Spree and more! Hosted by NPR Music frenemies Bob Boilen and Stephen Thompson.

Broadcast: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 at Noon and 8 p.m. on KPBS Radio. Host Meg Wolitzer presents three Christmas stories in different moods—satirical, fantastical, and nostalgic: “A Visit from Saint Nicholas (In the Ernest Hemingway Manner),” by James Thurber, performed by James Naughton; “O’Brien’s First Christmas,” by Jeanette Winterson, performed by Jayne Atkinson; and “One Christmas,” by Truman Capote, performed by John Shea.

Broadcast Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 at Noon on KPBS Radio: 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?

Broadcast LIVE KPBS HD2: Jan. 1, 2026 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. The Vienna Philharmonic will perform their famous New Year's Day concert from the renowned Musikverein in Vienna on Jan. 1, 2025. The concert will be conducted by Riccardo Muti, Music Director Emeritus of the Chicago Symphony, who has directed the Vienna Philharmonic more than 500 times since his debut in 1971. Hosted by WBUR's Lisa Mullins.