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From VPR's John Van Hoesen
VPR's George Thomas in 1954
Gretchen Wertlieb, daughter of VPR's Mitch Wertlieb sends her holiday wishes
VPR's Betty Smith
Oscar, from listener Trine Wilson
VPR's Cheryl Willoughby
A letter to Santa from Sophie, daughter of VPR's Victoria St. John
Sophie and her kitten
VPR's Victoria St. John
VPR's Sherry Mahady
Season's Greetings From VPR President Robin Turnau's Family
VPR's Liz Fullerton
VPR's Michelle Jeffery doing a little holiday baking
VPR's Will Pearson
VPR's Robert Resnick
VPR's Tim Johnson (the youngest)
Barnee with Santa
Buddy (VPR's Jonathan Butler's favorite cat)
VPR's Retta Huttlinger on the left
VPR's Franny Bastian last Christmas
Holiday wishes from the children of VPR's Brian Donahue
VPR President, Robin Turnau
VPR's Peter Biello
VPR's Jean Murphy in mom's lap
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VPR Holiday Programming 2009
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Thursday, November 26 - Thanksgiving
- 11am-1pm: Turkey Confidential
- 1pm-2pm: Harvest Home with the Dale Warland Singers
- 7pm-8pm: Giving Thanks with John Birge
Friday, December 11
- 8pm-9pm: Hanukkah Lights 2009
Friday, December 18
- 9pm-10pm: Piano Jazz Christmas with Marian McPartland
Sunday, December 20: Solstice!
- 1pm-4pm: All The Traditions: The Light Show
- 9pm-10pm: Northern Lights, a Solstice Celebration
- 10pm-12am: Paul Winter Consort Solstice Celebration
Thursday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
- 7:49am: Willem Lange's "Favor Johnson"
- 10am-12pm: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
- 12pm-1pm: Willem Lange's "A Christmas Carol"
- 7pm-8pm: Tinsel Tales: NPR Christmas Favorites
- 8pm-9pm: A Counterpoint Christmas 2009
- 9pm-11pm: Walter Parker presents Bach's Christmas Oratorio
Friday, December 25 - Christmas
- 9am: A New England Christmas with Willem Lange
- 12pm: Christmas with Morehouse and Spelman Glee Clubs
- 1pm: Christmas Around the Country
Saturday, December 26
- 4pm-5pm: A Season's Griot 2009
Thursday, December 31 - New Year's Eve
- 12pm: VPR Presents: 2009 in Review
- 7pm-8pm: The Capital Steps' Politics Takes a Holiday
- 8pm-5am: Toast of the Nation
Friday, January 1 - New Year's Day
- 12pm-1pm: The Capitol Steps' Politics Takes a Holiday
- 7pm-8pm: VPR Presents: 2009 in Review
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VPR Classical
Thursday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Day
- 8pm-9pm: Giving Thanks with John Birge
- 9pm-10pm: Harvest Home with the Dale Warland Singers
Friday, December 18
- 11am-12pm: Essex Children's Choir Holiday Concert
- 8pm-9pm: Leroy Anderson Christmas Special
- 9pm-10pm: Echoes of Christmas
Monday, December 21
- 8pm-9pm: Northern Lights
- 9pm-10pm: Christmas Classics
Tuesday, December 22
- 8pm-9pm: Cantus: "All is Calm"
- 9pm-10pm: A Chanticleer Christmas
Wednesday, December 23
Thursday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
- 8pm-9pm: A Vermont Christmas with Counterpoint
- 9pm-10pm: Welcome, Christmas! with VocalEssence
Friday, December 25 - Christmas Day
- 8pm-10pm: Handel's "Messiah"
Friday, January 1 - New Year's Day
- 11am-1pm: New Year's Day from Vienna 2010
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More from VPR
Lange: Favor Johnson
December 24, 2010
One of our all-time favorite seasonal stories is told by commentator Willem Lange about an old Vermont farmer with the unlikely name of "Favor…
Davis: Peace In The New Year
January 1, 2010
As the new year begins, commentator Joann Davis has been thinking about Peace - and how to achieve it.
Lange: Looking Both Ways
December 31, 2009
Commentator Willem Lange celebrates January - as both an end - and a beginning.
Doyle-Schechtman: Thank You Notes
December 29, 2009
Now that all the presents have been opened, commentator Deborah Doyle-Schechtman reminds us that it's time for one of our "less popular"…
Whitney: Feeding Sugar Kitty
December 28, 2009
This holiday season, commentator Diana Whitney has been contemplating both the highs and lows - of parenting and sugar.
McCallum: The Power Of Community
December 28, 2009
When she recently volunteered to find a frightend dog on the run, commentator Mary McCallum was reminded that the spirit of community is still strong…
Parini: We Come Bearing Gifts
December 25, 2009
To commentator Jay Parini, the tradition of giving gifts during the holiday season has more to do with hope than materialism.
Livingston: The Christmas House
December 24, 2009
Fond memories of exhuberant holidays at her grandparents' house, inspired commentator Judy Livingston and her family some years ago, to undertake a…
Homeyer: The Gift Of Gardening
December 23, 2009
This year, commentator Henry Homeyer wants to give his young grandchildren a gift that's green and growing.
Martin: Respecting Different Traditions
December 22, 2009
Commentator Mike Martin thinks that the best way to celebrate the holidays is to practice religious tolerance and respect cultural differences.
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VPR Holiday Recipes
