KCLR's Joy To The World

Joy To The World is back for a second season, unwrapping Christmas traditions, stories and music from countries far beyond the surrounds of Kilkenny and Carlow.

Joining presenter Angela Doyle Stuart for this first episode in the season is German native and long-time Kilkenny resident Brigitte Lennon, owner of Swift's Heath. From music and markets to dressing for Christmas, to a tree locked behind a door that would only go up on the 23rd of December, this episode gives you a real flavour for Christmas in Germany as lived through Brigitte, and how that transitions to an Irish Christmas over the years.

Joy To The World on KCLR is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television license fee.

What is KCLR's Joy To The World?

Most of us will be celebrating a traditional Irish Christmas in 2024 but for those with a different heritage, Christmas celebrations can be quite different.

Joy To The World celebrates Christmas from around the World, where we hear from different nationalities and discover what makes Christmas special to each. Guests join us to tell us all about their Christmas traditions, music, preparations, decorations, foods and exchanges of gifts.

Available to start streaming from 16 December 2024 for 10 episodes.