Tag: christmas
Liberace's Musical Tribute to the Holidays
Liberace performs "Sleigh Ride" by Leroy Anderson. Also featuring a memorable piano duel with Elton John, a song from Ethel, and a monologue ("Good King Wenceslas") from Orson Welles.
The Muppets: Ode To Joy (2009)
Ode to Joy is the common term used to refer to the fourth and final movement of Ludwig van Beethoven's 9th Symphony. In choral performance, the piece used the text from the poem An die Freude (Ode to Joy).
The Unbelievable Story of the Carol of the Bells
"Carol of the Bells" is a popular Christmas carol with origins in Ukrainian folk music. Here's a brief history:
Owl Flies Down Chimney, Perches on Top of Arlington Family’s Christmas Tree
An owl offered a little Christmas magic for an Arlington family when it flew down their chimney and perched itself on top of their tree.
How Christmas Trees Stopped Being Just a German Thing
The Christmas tree tradition as we know it today has a long and varied history.
A Brief History of (Weird and Wonderful) Victorian Christmas Cards
From dancing Christmas puddings, to a lobster snipping at a child, cats doing acrobatics and a dog postman with human hands – explore the wide selection of (sometimes unexpected) Victorian Christmas cards in the V&A's collection!
How This Woman Makes Epic Gingerbread Houses
Emily Garland loves building gingerbread houses. As a gingerbread house builder, she's made stunning replicas of some of the most famous buildings in the world.
Meet the Mastermind Behind Bergdorf Goodman’s Iconic Holiday Windows
Bergdorf Goodman's iconic holiday windows are more than decorations, they're celebrated works of art.
Joy: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir (2024)
The treasured “Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir” special returns to PBS for the 21st year. Broadway star Michael Maliakel and beloved British actress Lesley Nicol (from Downton Abbey, the MASTERPIECE TV series) join the iconic Tabernacle Choir and Orch...
The Story of Handel's "Messiah"
Since its premiere in 1742, George Frideric Handel's "Messiah," a 3.5-hour work for chorus, soloists and orchestra that includes the "Hallelujah Chorus," has become one of the most-heard pieces of classical music on Earth.
Music with Darren Criss: "Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season"
Darren Criss (the beloved star of television's "Glee," and the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending") and the Young People's Chorus of New York City help "Sunday Morning" celebrate Christmas with a performance of "Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season."
Clay Aiken Performs ‘Ave Maria’ From His Holiday Album
Singer Clay Aiken drops by “GMA3” to perform “Ave Maria” from his new holiday album, “Christmas Bells Are Ringing."
Homemade RumChata
What is RumChata? Horchata + Rum. It's that simple! This recipe is the perfect drink to make for parties, get togethers, or just to enjoy at home as a treat. Serve it over the rocks with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon for a wonderful, creamy, silky tr...
The Weather Girls - Dear Santa (Bring Me a Man This Christmas)
Music video by The Weather Girls performing Dear Santa (Bring Me A Man This Christmas). (C) 1983 Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Why Rudolf the Reindeer Is Actually Female, According to Science
Scientifically, it's proven that Santa's magical flying sleigh must have been pulled by a crew of female reindeer. But we assumed that they were male, to the point that we named one Rudolph. Where does this myth come from, and what does it say about us?