Midnight PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)

Hope College Christmas Vespers, 2021 

Hope College Christmas Vespers is a holiday tradition for many families from West Michigan and around the country. This program is a celebration of the true spirit of Christmas and features some of the most beautiful choral and instrumental music of the season.

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

St. Thomas Christmas: Bloom Eternal 

A St. Thomas Christmas concert is a winter tradition for the entire University of St. Thomas community. This special celebrates the Advent and Christmas season by drawing from both the familiar traditional carols and innovative contemporary selections.

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

Classic Christmas with the Bach Festival 

This holiday special features the 175-voice Bach Festival choir, youth choir and orchestra under the direction of Dr. John V. Sinclair. The esteemed ensembles offer traditional holiday selections, including well-known Christmas hymns and carols beautifully arranged for the performers.

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

Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas, with Vanessa Williams 

Enjoy an evening celebrating Ella Fitzgerald's entire iconic album of holiday classics presented by Vanessa Williams and the American Pops Orchestra. Featuring appearances by Dee Dee Bridgewater, Norm Lewis, Carmen Ruby Floyd, Nova Payton, Dave Detwiler and Morgan James.

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

St. Olaf Christmas Festival, Love Divine

First held in 1912, the St. Olaf Christmas Festival is one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States and features more than 450 students from St. Olaf College’s renowned choirs and orchestra. The concert features familiar carols, beloved choral works and exciting new compositions.

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

Celebrate & Sing! Glory to the Newborn King!

This spectacular Christmas concert of secular and sacred music is under the direction of Steven R. Jobman and performed by the church’s renowned 150-voice Sanctuary Choir, orchestra and organist/artist-in-residence Bradley Hunter Welch. The program also features hand bells, bagpipes, jazz ensemble and soloists. 

6 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.

7 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.

1:30 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)

A Polka Christmas with The Chardon Polka Band

PBS Western Reserve is the presenting station for this completely different holiday show from The Chardon Polka Band. It is jam-packed with “polka-fied” Christmas carols, delivering hometown holiday charm and the band’s signature wit and humor. 

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

Call the Midwife Holiday Special (2018)

See what happens when a new nun and four Chinese orphans arrive unexpectedly at Nonnatus House, causing both joy and chaos for the midwives. Meanwhile, Mother Superior falls ill and so it is time for a new spiritual leader to be elected.

3 PM Fusion (WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2)

O Holy Night: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir*

Actress and singer Megan Hilty and actor Neal McDonough join The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for this Irish-inspired edition of a heartwarming annual celebration of music and holiday traditions.

4 PM Fusion (WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2)

St. Olaf Christmas Festival, Love Divine

First held in 1912, the St. Olaf Christmas Festival is one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States and features more than 450 students from St. Olaf College’s renowned choirs and orchestra. The concert features familiar carols, beloved choral works and exciting new compositions.

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

Call the Midwife Holiday Special (2019)

Mother Mildred and the Nonnatus House team go to the Outer Hebrides in response to a nursing shortage. Navigating the terrain, they strive to keep up with the needs of the locals.

5:55 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)

Call the Midwife Holiday Special (2020)

Everyone at Nonnatus House looks forward to a traditional holiday, but nothing goes quite to plan. Meanwhile, the circus arrives in Poplar, bringing new friendships, new experiences and an exciting adventure for Nurse Crane.

7:25 PM PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)

Call the Midwife Holiday Special (2021)

Christmas 1966 promises to be memorable one. The members of 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.

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

Call the Midwife Holiday Special (2022)

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.

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

Call the Midwife Holiday Special (2022)

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.

7 PM Fusion (WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2)

The Lawrence Welk Show, Christmas Reunion 1985

This special reunited Lawrence and his Musical Family for the first time following their phenomenal 27-year run on National TV. At the time, no one realized it would also be the last time the Musical Family would perform together with their beloved boss. The most emotional moment in this heartwarming program is the singing of the traditional Christmas carols, conducted by Lawrence himself.

9 PM Fusion (WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2)

Call the Midwife Holiday Special (2022)

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.

8 PM Fusion (WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2)

United in Song: Ringing in the New Year Together*

Celebrate the extraordinary cultural diversity of our country—from folk and rock to opera, country to hip hop, Broadway to bluegrass, and beyond. This special performance also reflects on what brings us together as Americans, as we unite through the arts.