Holiday TV

Tajci: A Christmas Broadcast Special

jpfeiffer — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:22:05 +0000

The Croatian singer Tajci (Tatiana) performs a unique made-for-television Christmas musical concert that includes seasonal favorites such as O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Silent Night, Ave Maria, What Child Is This? and many others.

The Carlow Choir Presents: Joy to the World

jpfeiffer — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:19:17 +0000

Enjoy the sounds of the season in this Christmas program from The Carlow Choir.

Heralds of the Gospel

jpfeiffer — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:01:05 +0000

The International Association of Pontifical Right performs an array of Christmas music, from the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama.

Catholic University of America’s Christmas Concert (2011)

jpfeiffer — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:58:34 +0000

The annual Christmas concert presented by the Catholic University of America, featuring a blend of voices and the sounds of the Christmas season.

Cake Boss: Next Great Baker: Bakers On Ice

jpfeiffer — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:17:09 +0000

Competition heats up for the holidays when the bakers break into teams to create their best holiday themed cake for the Valastro Christmas party. But not everyone is merry as tempers flare amongst the teams with one baker making a trip to the hospital.

My Big Fat Gypsy Christmas

jpfeiffer — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:13:16 +0000

The hit summer series returns with a Christmas special. Cameras revisit dressmaker Thelma Madine in a small town in Ireland where roaming travelers return each year to celebrate Christmas (along with extravagant weddings and First Communions). This festive episode catches up with some of the characters from the series and promises to deliver over-the-top parties and, of course, huge dresses.

LIVE! With Kelly’s Home for the Holidays Special

jpfeiffer — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:00:49 +0000

LIVE! With Kelly will help viewers get into the spirit of the season with a festive holiday show. Mark Consuelos joins Kelly Ripa as guest co-host for this annual tradition. The set will be transformed into a colorful seasonal backdrop for an hour of musical performances and holiday cheer. Leading the lineup of guests is stunning actress Scarlett Johansson, who will join Kelly and Mark to chat about the new film, We Bought a Zoo.

The show also will feature two unique performances: straight from the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, the world-famous Radio City Rockettes will stop by to perform a special dance number for the audience, and one-of-a-kind a cappella group Voca People performs a unique take on the traditional holiday medley.

For a different perspective on the season, Mark and Kelly’s youngest son, Joaquin Consuelos, heads out into the city to discover what’s on kids’ minds during the 2011 holidays. Of course, no LIVE Christmas special would be complete without an appearance by the man of the hour, Santa himself, who joins Kelly, Mark and VOCA People for a rousing rendition of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

Chopped: Holiday

lacken — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:12:48 +0000

In this encore episode in honor of the holidays, the chefs are asked to keep with a seasonal theme. But gauging from the first basket, the competitors quickly learn they will need to veer from tradition. Gingerbread oysters, anyone? Then things get kind of loosey-goosey in the Entrée Round when the chefs must butcher a big bird and figure out what to do with a cloyingly sweet jarred fruit. And when both finalists want to use the only microwave to speed things along in the Dessert Round, some holiday bickering ensues

An Italian Christmas with Mario and Giada

lacken — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:44:32 +0000

Join Mario Batali and Giada De Laurentiis as they cross the country in search of fantastic Italian holiday recipes, dishes and traditions. They’ll visit bakeries and restaurants, and also prepare a unique family recipe of their own for all to enjoy.

Chuckmas

lacken — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:39:13 +0000

Chef Chuck Hughes, star of Cooking Channel’s Chuck’s Day Off and Chuck’s Week Off, takes on his biggest challenge ever: hosting Christmas dinner! Chuck puts together an unforgettable holiday feast for his toughest critics of all — his family.

“This year, I’m actually invite my parents to my house for Christmas,” Hughes tells Channel Guide. “That’s something I didn’t really do before — especially working in the restaurant business, you’re lucky if you get one day off at Christmas. This year, we’re doing a special — it’s MY Christmas. I feel that Christmas tradition is great, but there’s a whole bunch of things that can come into that. Yes, the turkey and all of that is great, but I want to switch it up a bit.”