Happy Holidays — Special Programming Dec. 8 - Dec. 14
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Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
10 PM Fusion (WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2)
The Chardon Polka Band’s Holiday Extravaganza
This hour-long, toe-tapping special highlights the band’s own polka arrangements of holiday favorites and features musicians from across the globe to deliver a musical variety of hometown holiday charm and humor that’s perfect for the season. Guests include Brave Combo, a Grammy-winning polka band from Texas; Delfeayo Marsalis, the jazz icon from New Orleans, Louisiana; and Pomplamoose, a viral independent duo, among others.
Monday, Dec. 9, 2024
Noon PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
Peg + Cat + Holidays
This is a special holiday episode of PEG + CAT featuring "The Christmas Problem," "The Hanukkah Problem" and "The Penguin Problem." This series is designed to engage preschool children and teach them how to solve math-based problems with Peg, a chatty and tenacious five-year-old; her feline pal, Cat; and her smart, handsome, cool friend Ramone.
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024
10:30 AM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
Nature Cat: A Nature Carol
In the tradition of the Dickens holiday classic, Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past (Daisy), Present (Squeeks) and Future (Hal) on Christmas Eve.
5 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
The Chardon Polka Band’s Holiday Extravaganza
This hour-long, toe-tapping special highlights the band’s own polka arrangements of holiday favorites and features musicians from across the globe to deliver a musical variety of hometown holiday charm and humor that’s perfect for the season. Guests include Brave Combo, a Grammy-winning polka band from Texas; Delfeayo Marsalis, the jazz icon from New Orleans, Louisiana; and Pomplamoose, a viral independent duo, among others.
9:30 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
A Polka Christmas with The Chardon Polka Band
The Chardon Polka Band has a holiday surprise just for you! Enjoy the band’s special, A POLKA CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHARDON POLKA BAND, plus bonus clips featuring performing artists from around the globe. It’s a Chardon Polka Band holiday extravaganza!
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024
1 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas
It is Christmas time and the Wild Kratts are taking a break from creature adventuring to celebrate. However, when they receive an alert that their favorite creatures are suddenly disappearing around the globe, their holiday party quickly turns into a rescue mission. Our heroes must race against time to thwart their greedy archrivals' most miserly scheme yet! Will they be able to travel to the ends of the earth and return their baby animal friends to their homes in time for the holidays?
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024
6:30 AM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
Let’s Go Luna! Luna’s Christmas Around the World
When the Circo gets stuck at the South Pole on Christmas eve, Leo, Andy and Carmen are convinced that Santa will never find them. With the help of their friend Luna, the kids endeavor to save Christmas, learning about holiday traditions from around the world along the way.
7 PM Fusion (WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2)
A Polka Christmas with The Chardon Polka Band
The Chardon Polka Band has a holiday surprise just for you! Enjoy the band’s special, A POLKA CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHARDON POLKA BAND, plus bonus clips featuring performing artists from around the globe. It’s a Chardon Polka Band holiday extravaganza!
7:30 PM Fusion (WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2)
Let Your Heart Be Light: Christmas in the Adirondacks
LET YOUR HEART BE LIGHT: CHRISTMAS IN THE ADIRONDACKS features acoustic guitarist/kalimba artist Trevor Gordon Hall performing much-loved holiday classics from his album of the same name. This special celebrates a wintry Christmas in New York's Adirondack region.
8 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
Death in Paradise, Christmas 2022, Part 1
There’s just one case that Selwyn has never solved – and this Christmas it will return to haunt him. As the inhabitants of Saint Marie prepare for the festive season, true-crime podcaster Jennifer Langan is found shot dead. Langan had been investigating the strange disappearance of a nine-year-old boy on Christmas Eve in 1977. When recordings from the night of the murder are uncovered, the team are left with a chilling question. Are supernatural forces at work? And, in the biggest shock of them all, will Neville find love just in time for Christmas?
Friday, Dec. 13, 2024
11 AM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
Arthur’s Perfect Christmas
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" (Buster and his mom's special celebration). The only problem is, just like in real life, perfection is hard to attain, and things start to fall apart.
8 PM Fusion (WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2)
George Perris: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Join George Perris and his big band as they celebrate the holiday season with a special performance filmed from his home country of Greece. In addition to Christmas carols, George and the band perform spiritual and uplifting songs every family loves to hear with a Greek flair.
9 PM Fusion (WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2)
St. Thomas Christmas: Reflections of Gratitude
Join George Perris and his big band as they celebrate the holiday season with a special performance filmed from his home country of Greece. In addition to Christmas carols, George and the band perform spiritual and uplifting songs every family loves to hear with a Greek flair.
11:30 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)
European Christmas Markets
Discover the festive joy of Europe’s Christmas markets, where the town center, market square or the narrow cobblestone streets of European cities and towns come alive in winter. Pass through decorated wooden stalls offering all sorts of treats and delights as you travel through Germany, France and Switzerland, while learning their history and seeing their major sights.
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024
4 PM Fusion (WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2)
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.