For More Information:Lynn Brockmeyer, WPT publicist, 608-263-3364, [email protected] Erik Ernst, WPT promotion manager, 608-265-3853, [email protected] holiday season, Wisconsin Public Television's (WPT) offers viewers of all ages an assortment of new specials as well as classic favorites that celebrate traditions of the season. WPT's holiday programs schedule is as follows:Sunday, Dec 45:30 p.m. Christmas With Daniel O'DonnellSaturday, Dec. 101:30 p.m. Rick Steves' European Christmas5:30 p.m. Christmas With Daniel O'DonnellWednesday, Dec. 14            8 p.m. Live From Lincoln Center "George Balanchine's The Nutcracker" Saturday, Dec. 173 p.m. Live From Lincoln Center "George Balanchine's The Nutcracker" 10:30 p.m. Rick Steves' European Christmas 11:30 p.m. European Christmas Markets 12:15 a.m. Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Tuesday, Dec. 207 p.m. Lidia Celebrates America "Holiday Tables and Traditions"8 p.m. Christmas at St. Olaf 9 p.m. The National Christmas Tree LightingWednesday, Dec. 218 p.m. Nature "Christmas in Yellowstone" 11 p.m. Christmas at St. OlafThursday, Dec. 227 p.m. The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2011Friday, Dec. 234:30 p.m. Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri 8 p.m. Christmas at Luther: Night of Glory, Dawn of PeaceSaturday, Dec. 245 p.m. The Lawrence Welk Show "Christmas" 6 p.m. Keeping Up Appearances Christmas Special 8 p.m. Christmas With the King Family 9 p.m. Celtic Woman: Greatest Journey10:15 p.m. Celtic Thunder Christmas 11:15 p.m. Tonic Sol Fa: Greatest Time of the Year 12:15 a.m. Nature "Christmas in Yellowstone"Sunday, Dec. 258 a.m. Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri 7 p.m. Nature "Christmas in Yellowstone"Saturday, Dec. 3111 p.m. Coldplay New Year's Eve: An Austin City Limits SpecialSunday, Jan. 16:30 p.m. Great Performances "From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2012" 10:30 p.m. Coldplay New Year's Eve: An Austin City Limits Special WPT is a service of the Educational Communications Board and University of Wisconsin-Extension. Wisconsin Public Television is a place to grow through learning on WHA-TV, Madison; WPNE-TV, Green Bay; WHRM-TV, Wausau; WLEF-TV, Park Falls; WHLA-TV, La Crosse; and WHWC-TV, Menomonie-Eau Claire. Jan 2012