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George Frideric Handel's story of the Messiah is not only one of the most iconic examples of Baroque Oratorio, but it also contains some of the most celebrated music of the Western canon. This awe-inspiring masterwork, led by Norman Mackenzie and featuring the ASO Chorus and a cast of soloists, has become a beloved holiday tradition across the world.

A Christmas feast with all the trimmings. Friends and Chefs Angela Hartnett and Monica Galetti join Mary Berry to share favorite festive recipes from their heritage and Mary and TV host Rylan Clark try and convert some kids to Brussels sprouts.

In this half-hour documentary from GPB Education, take a look behind the curtain with the latest adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Hear from the play's director, playwright, set designer, and more as they discuss what makes this version of A Christmas Carol so timely and unique.

Experience Pope Francis' letter to care for our planet - interwoven with personal stories from five characters on their voyages of discovery and solving perhaps the biggest globally defining issue of our time: climate change.

Produced in Ireland, in the mountains of Appalachia and on the stage of the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts at Emory University, A Southern Celtic Christmas celebrates in music, dance, poetry, song and story the high spirits and mystical beauty of the Christmas traditions of the Celtic lands and their connections with similar traditions of the American South.

Join us for this holiday special featuring the combined voices of the Spelman College Glee Club and the Morehouse College Glee Club performing traditional carols along with contemporary interpretations of holiday music.

On the Thursday, December 15 edition of Georgia Today, Georgia state government officials are cracking down on the use of the social media app TikTok. Recent efforts to ban the popular app have popped up in states across the country. Lawmakers leading the charge cite the app's connection to China. Also, hear how your power bill is going up, but not as much as you may have thought. Listen and subscribe.

This week on the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Hannah and Jon are joined by the all-stars to break down all of the 2022 championship matchups.

Southern holiday dinners are delicious, but they can also be predictable. You can usually expect turkey and dressing or ham or maybe both. In this week's commentary Salvation South editor Chuck Reece turns the tables on the predictable Southern Christmas dinner.

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● All Creatures Great & Small
There’s still time to binge the first two seasons of this popular MASTERPIECE series before the new season comes to GPB Passport on January 8.

● Mary Berry's Country House at Christmas
Mary Berry visits Harewood House in Yorkshire as they prepare the house for Christmas.

● The Last Wave
In a quiet seaside resort, a mysterious cloud coincides with the disappearance of a small group of surfers. Upon their return, they discover themselves endowed with strange powers. From Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles.

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GPB presents An Evening with David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be live on stage for one night only, following the release of his newest book Happy Go Lucky. This is a unique opportunity to see the best-selling humorist in an intimate setting. As always, Sedaris will be offering a selection of all-new readings and recollections, as well as a Q&A session and book signing.