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In this heartwarming and nostalgic program, host Geoffrey Baer takes viewers on a fun exploration of the time-honored traditions of this joyous Jewish holiday, sharing how Hanukkah came to be, the significance of the season's cherished dishes and the ways families continue to celebrate together across generations. 

The Spelman College and Morehouse College Glee Clubs will once again unite to fill the season with joy and harmony. The beloved Christmas Carol Concert, a cherished Atlanta tradition for nearly a century, returns for a weekend of unforgettable performances that celebrate the spirit of the holidays. 

Each year the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and its Chamber Chorus, directed by Norman Mackenzie present Handel's beloved oratorio, The Messiah. In this special, you will hear the Christmas portion of the piece, accompanied by the rousing Hallelujah chorus. Featured soloists include Adelaide Boedecker, Rhianna Cockrell, Thomas Cooley and Lawson Anderson. The program was recorded in December of 2024. 

GPB presents an evening of Ken Burns documentaries. Join us for Ken Burns: One Nation, Many Stories at 7 PM, followed by a deep look into the roots of Country Music at 9 PM and a celebration of the American spirit that created The National Parks at 11 PM. 

Tony Award-winner Ruthie Ann Miles and iconic actor Dennis Haysbert inspire in this holiday special that combines classic Christmas carols with a contemporary story of how giving back and uplifting communities is the true meaning of the season. 

Enjoy Tchaikovsky's holiday classic set in Edwardian-era London. Clara embarks on a fantastical adventure with her enchanted nutcracker, featuring over 100 dancers and a magical, dreamlike realm.

Senior members of the convent embark on a mercy mission, swapping the snowy East End of London for the sun-drenched terrain of Hong Kong. The rise in hospital births and wider changes in the NHS have clipped their wings. But their mission to the Far East is a chance to take flight and work out what really matters. 

Holiday cooking with GPB Passport. 

● Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas
Much-loved home cook Dame Mary Berry travels to her mother’s homeland, Scotland, for a magical winter break. Inspired by her own family holidays, she cooks up an array of sumptuous dishes joined by friends Andy Murray, Iain Stirling and Emeli Sandé.

● A Chef’s Life
This inside look at the kitchen of chef Vivan Howard is a perennial favorite with GPB donors. Revisit the charming holiday special from 2014.

● Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Kitchen
You can find almost anything you want to cook in an episode of this long-running series. Get tips for holiday vegetables or watch Christopher Kimball’s pie-making master class.

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Above busy North Druid Hills Road, an extraordinary mythical kingdom of fantasy and metal. The Decatur home of Clark Ashton is unlike anything in DeKalb County. Read more.

In this special holiday episode, you get a front row seat to live Christmas performances from Georgia artists, including Rehab, Reverend Hylton, Skylar Peterson, Slow Parade, Atticus Roness and Five Eight with James Hall. Recorded in the GPB studios in Midtown Atlanta, these festive songs range from nostalgic standards to brand new originals that capture the joy and ache of the season. 

This episode explores Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress by historian Lorissa Rinehart. We trace Jeannette Rankin's path from a Montana ranch to Congress, her lonely votes against two world wars and her decades of quiet work for peace on a small farm near Athens, Georgia. Along the way, you hear how this new biography brings to life a woman whose courage still speaks to your moment. Listen here.

Southern noir meets 1980s Atlanta. In this Salvation South Deluxe episode, Southern crime-fiction stars S.A. Cosby and Ace Atkins dig into ‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World,’ Atkins’s Cold War thriller about Gen X kids, Russian spies and suburban Atlanta in 1985. They talk Southern noir, Cold War paranoia, VHS-era pop culture and why telling the real, diverse South on the page still matters. Listen here.

This week on the Georgia Today podcast, a new report casts doubts on Georgia Power's request for more energy for data centers, Georgia is one of the states still behind on modernizing its 911 emergency hotline system and should Georgians be worried about their packages arriving on time? Listen and subscribe.  

Five teams that began the playoffs at No. 1 held their positions and brought home a state championship. Read more.

The winter solstice will occur on Sunday, December 21, 2025. It marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, a turning point that has inspired celebrations across cultures for centuries. It may be chilly outside, but winter is a time we fill with light, warmth and traditions that bring families together. Make this season of light magical for kids by discovering the traditions of holidays like Hanukkah and Kwanzaa and exploring winter traditions from Alaska.