We are all familiar with the many holiday favorites swirling around us this time of year: carols in the malls as we shop, in restaurants as we dine, and more carols while perhaps we are at home on hold on the phone. But there are a variety of cultures, countries and religions in the world celebrating important holidays at year’s end. What familiar tunes do they hum as they go about preparing their various celebrations? In this special we’ll explore what December sounds like across the continents. We will enjoy holiday favorites of our own, discover some new holidays, and even get a taste of a southern hemisphere summer. CapRadio's Jennifer Reason is your host for December Around The World.
Here are the holidays and traditions we visit and musical selections featured:
Christmas around the World
Jesu Joy Of Man’s Desiring - London Chamber Orchestra
Silent Night - Joan Watson and friends
Carol of the Bells - Yoland Kondassis
Bring A Torch Jeanette Isabella - Eric Robertson, organ; Canadian Brass
Hanukkah
Chanukkah Suite + Eight bright Candles - Eaton Piano Trio
Kwanzaa
Shekere Sambe + Oshun Chant - Women of the Calabash
Bodhi Day
Bodhi Day Episode 3 - Tara Haus
Tagalog traditional carol
Payapang Daigdig - Jay Gomez, flute; Bong Rosario, piano
Los Pasados
Los Santos reyes + Bulerios de Navidad - Jesus de Jerez
Boxing Day
Good King Wenceslas - Empire Brass
Yule/Solstice
Snow - Loreena McKennitt
St. Lucia Day
Sankta Lucia - Leif Strands Ladies Choir
Christmas in America
From Duke Ellington Nutcracker suite
Sugar Rum Cherry - Duke Ellington and his orchestra
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