The weather gets cooler, sweaters are put on, seasonal baking starts, gifts are wrapped, ornaments are put on the tree and lights are hung with care. This can only mean one thing: KAMU is ready for the holidays! We’re counting down to Christmas with 24 programs found on KAMU Passport to get you into the holiday spirit. This advent calendar has a variety of options for you to enjoy this season. A screen reader-friendly version is available below. KAMU wishes you a Happy Holidays!

1. Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Williams
   • There’s no better way to kick off the season than by listening to Christmas Carols! Join the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation and special guest stars for a spectacular celebration with music from the American Pops Orchestra album of holiday classics.
2. Scrooge (1935)
   • Music is not the only kind of classic we’re enjoying before Christmas. This 1935 adaptation of the iconic Charles Dickens novel is a perfect option for the first movie night of December. Curl up next to your decorated tree with a cup of hot chocolate and press play on a holiday favorite. 
3. Victoria Season 2 Episode 7 – Comfort and Joy
   • In the mood for some history, royalty or drama? Tune into the festive and romantic Christmas episode from Season 2 of “Victoria” and watch all three seasons of the hit biopic.
4. Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas
   • Some say the most important part of the holidays is the food. See how Mary Berry makes some of her favorite festive foods with friends while visiting her mother’s homeland of Scotland.
5. Christmastime in New Orleans
   • Take a trip to the home of Mardi Gras and learn how the city celebrates a different time of year. Discover some of the best parts of their holiday culture from the music to the cuisine.
6. CLOWN by Quentin Blake
   • Christmas is a time for childlike wonder and what better way to feel that than by watching this animated special? The children’s book by Quentin Blake of the same name comes to life as we follow a little toy clown as he takes on a holiday adventure to find a new home.
7. Paradise Season 4 Episode 8 – Christmas at Paradise
   • The stores in Aggieland are decorated for the season, ready with those last-minute gift necessities, and so is The Paradise. Check out this Walter Presents series and get a look into the holidays in Italy during the 1950s in a drama-filled Christmas episode from Season 4. Watch all five seasons now on Passport!
8. O Holy Night: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir
   • Music during the holiday season is part of what makes Christmas so magical, and The Tabernacle Choir feels the same way. Witness the most recent annual special and catch up on timeless holiday experiences from years past filled with classic tunes.
9. How She Rolls Season 2 Episode 10 – A Very Carrie Christmas
   • Get a taste of a southern treat with a holiday twist. Join Carrie Morey of Callie’s Hot Little Biscuits as she makes ham biscuits with her mom and other recipes for their holiday party. See the holiday antics her family gets into as they get ready for Christmas.
10. The Paris Murders Season 7 Episode 7 – Toxic
    • Maybe a bit of mystery is more your cup of tea… or should we say hot cocoa! Catch up on all seasons of this Walter Presents series or jump right in by watching the Season 7 holiday-themed episode.
11. All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
    • The incredible story of the 1914 Christmas ceasefire during World War I is reenacted in this recorded stage play filled with music and monologues. Experience a recital meant to remind you of the spirit of the season.
12. NATURE Season 25 Episode 3 – Christmas in Yellowstone
    • Amongst the snowy landscape of Yellowstone, animals of all kinds are spending time in their own winter wonderland. See what Christmas is like from a different perspective in an extra magical episode of “NATURE.” 
13. All Creatures Great and Small Season 4 Episode 7
    • Veterinarian James Herriot tries to make it home in time for the holidays in the Season 4 finale of this popular book-to-television adaptation. Make sure to watch, along with the rest of the series, before Season 5 premieres in January.
14. A Chef’s Life Season 5 Episode 8 – Chasing Trout
    • Chef Vivian Howard spends the holidays hoping for a break but ends up staying as busy as ever. Join her between volunteering and book signings as she navigates the merriest time of the year while doing what she loves the most: feeding people!
15. George Perris – The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
    • George Perris takes the stage in a special that celebrates the holiday in the best way possible. Listen to Christmas carols sung by this magical voice from Greece with the beautiful backdrop of his home country.
16. Rustic Living Season 2 Episode 10
    • In the Adirondack mountains sits a rustic lodge decorated top to bottom for the holidays. Explore the cabin with host Derek Muirden and learn how to set the table for a perfect rustic holiday spread.
17. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
    • Experience “The Nutcracker” in a whole new way. Learn more about the characters from the holiday classic ballet through the storytelling of actor Alan Cumming accompanied by the famous music.
18. The Great American Recipe Season 2 Episode 5
    • There is nothing better than a home-cooked meal, especially during a cold Christmas winter. Cheer on Season 2’s contestants as they bring their holiday traditions to “The Great American Recipe” kitchen.
19. Hello, Mr. Chuck! Holiday Special
    • Feeling nostalgic? Go back in time and join Mr. Chuck as he celebrates the season with special guests. Make sure to check out other holiday programs for the youngest generation on PBS KIDS or visit our KAMU Kids Corner for more information.
20. A Christmas Wish (1950)
    • Santa can’t help but HO HO HO to this classic comedy about a family that finds luck from a squirrel. Your sides will hurt after watching this fun and heartfelt holiday film.
21. Rick Steves’ Europe – European Christmas
    • If you wish to take a look into the wonders of other cultures, we have just the thing. Discover the history of the holiday and how different countries celebrate Christmas as Rick Steves takes you on a tour around Europe. 
22. The B.E. Taylor Christmas Concert
    • As Christmas day approaches, our studio is filled with the music of the season, and we believe your home should be as well. Witness the late B.E. Taylor as he performs his annual Christmas tour filled with festive decorations and modern renditions of holiday classics.
23. Cooking in Concert – Julia Child and Jacques Pepin
    • While the oven is turned on as you make the big dinner, turn on the TV and let the expertise of Julia Child and Jacques Pepin fill the air while the holiday ham is baking. Watch as they share recipes for a classic Christmas feast.
24. Call the Midwife Holiday Special
    • The big day is fast approaching and there is so much left to do, but make sure to take time to sit back and relax. KAMU recommends catching up on past holiday specials of “Call the Midwife” through Passport and watch the premiere of this year’s special live on PBS at 7 p.m. Christmas Day!