To celebrate the festive season, KET is airing a special lineup of holiday programming throughout December.

A Celebration of Hanukkah
With the help of Chicago-area Jewish and interfaith people, Geoffrey Baer tells the story of Hanukkah.
KET2 Thursday, Dec. 11 at 9/8 pm
KET Monday, Dec. 22 at 8/7 pm

Hope of the Season: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir
Tony Award-winner Ruthie Ann Miles and iconic actor Dennis Haysbert inspire in this holiday special, combining classic Christmas carols with a contemporary story about giving back.
KET Monday, Dec. 15 at 9/8 pm
KET2 Thursday, Dec. 25 at 9/8 pm

Nature: Santa’s Wild Home
Get an intimate look into life in Lapland, the fabled land of Santa Claus, and actual home of tenacious wildlife.
KET Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 8/7 pm

Kentucky Life: A Holiday Special
Meet two Lexington families who have taken holiday decorating to new heights and why they love to share it with others; learn about Christmas traditions from around the state; the third-generation postmaster in Bethlehem, Kentucky is working to keep a Christmas tradition alive; and the Kentucky holiday heritage of “Old Christmas” is celebrated on January 6, especially in Appalachia.
KET Saturday, Dec. 20 at 8/7 pm
KET2 Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 2:30/1:30 pm

The Holidays at Murray State
The Murray State University Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, a cappella group “EQ Blu” and featured faculty soloists highlight this annual seasonal special.
KET Monday, Dec. 22 at 9/8 pm

A Southern Celtic Christmas
James Flannery hosts a celebration of Celtic and Appalachian Christmas traditions through music, poetry, dance and song.
KET Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 10/9 pm

Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2025
When senior members of the Nonnatus House staff head to Hong Kong on a mercy mission, the young midwives are left to cope. Sister Julienne finds herself excited about the Order’s future.
KET Thursday, Dec. 25 at 8/7 pm and 10/9 pm
KET2 Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 10:30/9:30 pm

Karamu: Feast for the 7^th Day
Hosted by lifestyle expert Sira Williams, explore the history, principles and symbols of Kwanzaa while celebrating the culinary traditions of West Africa, featuring dishes from Mali, Ghana and Nigeria.
Monday, Dec. 29 at 10:30/9:30 pm

Viewers can find additional holiday programs and stream on-demand at KET.org/Holidays.

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