About This Station

**KUSC – A Classical California Christmas** is a seasonal, holiday-themed stream from Classical California (KUSC), the public radio service based in the United States. As the name suggests, this special format blends the station's signature **classical music** programming with the festive spirit of **Christmas**, offering a curated mix of seasonal classics alongside beloved works from composers like Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach. The station's announcers bring a warm, "California spirit" to the airwaves, creating a calm and joyful listening experience perfect for the holiday season. Beyond the Christmas music, listeners can enjoy features like the "Great Escape" playlists, "Saturday Morning Car Tunes," and stories on classical music's presence in pop culture, movies, and cartoons. KUSC is known for its friendly hosts and community-focused offerings, including contests, event tickets, and locally curated relaxation and driving playlists that capture the essence of a California summer or a scenic coastal drive.