Holiday Pops: “Around the World at Christmastime” Vermont writer/commentator/marathoner/singer/historian/beekeeper Bill Mares is our guest emcee for holiday stories and music from many lands. Our festive program features the music you love to hear at this time of year, including favorites from Russia, England, France, the Ukraine…and even Brazil. Rest assured we’ll return you safely back to hearth and home by the end!