Gistmas

Bishop Robert Reed, Jay Fadden, and Kevin Nelson share Christmas memories. Guest: Bishop Earl Boyea.

This in-depth look at the life and times of St. Nicholas takes you to beautiful Mediterranean locations where Nicholas actually lived. Experts tell about new historical and scientific analysis. Some of the most widely known St. Nicholas stories are told along with others less well known. Through it all the true story of a third century Christian man named Nicholas emerges, a man known for his generosity and concern for the poor. Bishop Nicholas stood for truth at a critical time in Church history and he profoundly affected the people in his community. This is a man who may actually be more interesting than the many legends that have grown up around him.

Hosted by Mark Wilson, Asia Minor Research Center, and featuring commentary by Father Gerardo Cioffari, Centro Studi Nicolaiani, Bari, Italy; Adam English, author of The Saint Who Became Santa Claus; and Carol Myers, St. Nicholas Center.

Father Chip Hines and Sister Hosea Rupprecht take a break, while members of the CatholicTV staff and Seachlight crew share their favorite Christmas movies.

• Bishop Robert Reed | Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer
• Bonnie Rodgers | Sound of Music
• Brian Swift | Mixed Nuts
• Rebecca Damon | Elf
• Helen Lee | Holiday Inn

Father Dan O'Connell shares some Christmas cheer with songs by Michael Mette and talks about the spirit of the holidays.

The Choir of St. Paul's Harvard Square presents a special holiday concert at Boston's Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

Christmas songs and other hymns include:

• There is a Little Flower
• A Spotless Rose
• While Shepherds Watched Their Flock by Night
• The Crown of Roses
• Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
• I Wonder as I Wander