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Happy Holidays — Special Programming Dec. 3-9

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Happy Holidays

PBS Western Reserve Celebrates the Holidays

Get in the festive spirit with these holiday specials!

Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023

Mary Berry’s Ultimate Christmas

10:30 AM  PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)

Mary Berry’s Ultimate Christmas

In this seasonal special, renowned chef Mary Berry provides essential guidance for a foolproof Christmas dinner. Packed with her classic recipes for a delicious three-course feast, she and her friends will also help you prep, shop and plan before the big day itself for a stress-free day.

USAF Bands of Mid-America: Spirit of the Season

7:30 PM  PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)

USAF Bands of Mid-America: Spirit of the Season

The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America performs a holiday concert in an hourlong program recorded at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in St. Louis, Mo.

Monday, Dec. 4, 2023

All Creatures Great and Small: Christmas in the Dales

4:30 AM  PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)

All Creatures Great and Small: Christmas in the Dales

Celebrate the heartwarming MASTERPIECE series with clips and behind-the-scenes memories of its Christmas finales.

The Magic of Christmas in Alsace

3 PM  PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)

Magic of Christmas in Alsace

The Alsace region of France is covered with medieval towns, castle ruins and vineyards that overflow with a charm and history best experienced during Christmas. The locals go all out for the holiday, decorating each of their towns to outdo the next in celebration of the season. Explore small Alsatian towns and villages, which each possess unique holiday traditions, celebrations, food and, of course, wine. 

Christmas on the Danube

3:30 PM  PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)

Christmas on the Danube 

Prepare for a true holiday treat that will touch your heart and enrich your mind. Traveling the majestic Danube River as it passes through the stunning European landscape, this program explores the history and culture of cities along the Danube, including Vienna, Budapest, Salzburg and more, all accentuated by the spirit of Christmas.

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 

Sesame Street-The Nutcracker, Starring Elmo & Tango

10 AM   PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)

Sesame Street: The Nutcracker, Starring Elmo & Tango

Elmo and his puppy Tango take a fantastical adventure through magical lands to retrieve a nutcracker toy.

Craft in America, Celebration

5 PM  PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)

Craft in America, Celebration

Examine the role craft plays in our holiday customs, with a focus on our winter observances and the traditions that are handed down from one generation to another, as well as new rituals that define the season.

Friday, Dec. 8, 2023

Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas

7 AM   PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)

Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas

Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat are having a wonderful time getting ready for Christmas. There is only one dilemma: neither of them can figure out what to give the other for a present! In the end, both gift-giving predicaments are simply and beautifully resolved, revealing the true spirit of the holiday season.

Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023

Mary Berry’s Ultimate Christmas

3:30 AM  PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)

Mary Berry’s Ultimate Christmas

In this seasonal special, renowned chef Mary Berry provides essential guidance for a foolproof Christmas dinner. Packed with her classic recipes for a delicious three-course feast, she and her friends will also help you prep, shop and plan before the big day itself for a stress-free day.