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In this episode, Jay does his annual Christmas show—this year featuring E. Power Biggs, Heidi Grant Murphy, Oscar Peterson, Marilyn Horne, and other worthy performers. A glad season, with glad music.

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

Handel, “And He Shall Purify,” from Messiah

Angels We Have Heard on High

Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella

Long Ago in Bethlehem

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

In dulci jubilo

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Last Month of the Year

O Holy Night

Handel, “Worthy is the Lamb” and “Amen,” from Messiah