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Holiday Specials

Specials heard on WUNC this December

Sunday 12/5/10 - 7:00 - 8:00p - Channakkuh Lights from NPR

A perennial NPR favorite for nearly two decades, acclaimed authors explore Hanukkah stories written expressly for Hanukkah Lights. Hosted by NPR's Susan Stamberg (pictured left) and Murray Horwitz.

Sunday 12/19/10 - 6:00 - 7:00p - A Carolina Christmas from the Biltmore Estate with Kathy Mattea

A Carolina Christmas from Biltmore Estate, with Kathy Mattea (pictured left at Biltmore) is a festive celebration of holiday music -- from one of the most magnificent acoustic venues in the country! A Carolina Christmas features soloists and large ensembles performing a rich variety of songs, including sacred music of the season, African-American spirituals, Celtic jigs and folk favorites.

Friday 12/24/10 - 12:00 - 1:00p - Tinstle Tales from NPR News

This program features stories from the NPR archives that touch on the meaning of Christmas. David Sedaris, Bailey White, John Henry Faulk -- these and other NPR voices, past and present, tell stories of the season. Hosted by Lynn Neary (pictured left).

Friday 12/24/10 & Saturday 12/25/10 - 8:00p-12Mid Back Porch Music

Join Freddy Jenkins (pictured left) Christmas eve and Christmas Day evening for a holiday version of Back Porch Music, a WUNC tradition of songs and stories.

Sunday 12/26/10 - 7:00 - 8:00p - Capitol Steps Year End Special

The Capitol Steps use the old-time radio sound for Politics Takes a Holiday - the year-end special.

Sunday 12/26/10 - 10:00 - 11:00p - Breakin Up Christmas

Spawned by a musical documentary produced by National Public Radio, the program compiles bluegrass field recordings, commercial sides and stories reflecting a nearly lost tradition of Christmas in Surry County, North Carolina. Among the featured artists are Tommy Jarrell, Fred Cockerham and the Camp Creek Boys. Hosted by NPR's Paul Brown.