who passed away this year, and here are some pictures my family,. and grandma, phyllis, celebrating 88 christmas, merry christmas to my sister and niece. merry christmas to over, good-bye. ♪ ♪ welcome to fox news channel west point holiday show, ihanc am sandra smith from grounds p of united states military academy, at won't, west point, new york, america's i oldest military post, one of our country most fabled o universities. tonight. we will not onlyic police plore the history but the music of the army's oldest band, one of america's finest music

organizations, we will hear musicians on stage as theyl he perform in their annual holiday concert. by first, a look at how west point played a crucial role in our nation's independence before it became the military academy that we know today. ♪ ♪ the academy sits on a plateau overlooking newu york's hudson river, location chose c77 chosen in 1778 by george washington was no accident. west pointth was the strategist key in its defense. 24 years later, withe legislation signed by ji w

jefferson, the college was t established, dedicated to training professional leaders in warfare. in 1817, the father of west point, general ther served poi as cool superintendent. with country a few years old at theemic time, there was emerges need for engineers, west point catered to that need, first engineeringd school in the united states,ngin graduates would build muchunit of the nation's early infrastructure. afterworld war i the curriculum focused more on science and technology. west point has produced some of america's most famous e

leaders, including robert e. lee, grant and eisenhower george patten and buzz aldrin.f the list is as impressive ass the architecture, academyl firsont institution to adoptirst the gothic style of architecture. core buildings forming an imposing granite fortress. symbolic of strength and tenacity needed to lead u.s.a army into the future, among them the cadet chapel. irish and italian immigrants were told they would get citizenship if the chapel of complete in 5 years, they completed it in 14 months, the 1.ompl 92 windows are dedico

one of the graduating classes. tradition remains a big partrema of the academy, as soldiers wear the same style gray uniforms as those in 1802, as a badge of honor, and living out the motto, duty, honor and country. holiday season would not beth complete without the annual west point holiday concert. that takes place at theat academy's s eisenhowera hall, named for general, later president eisenhower,

the hall is one of the largest theaters in america. so let's get right to it here is the west point band, o performing west point holiday show fanfare and theme, and the christmas classic, up on the house top. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪

don't delay ♪ ♪ we're going to have fun here today. here we go. say hello, it's the west point holiday show, shopping is done, fun's begun, a lot of toys for daughter and son. let it snow. it's the west point holiday show ♪ ♪ the yule tide memories of the seasons throughout the♪ careers. >> lots of cranberry sauce and turkey ♪ ♪ and the memories we hold dear. welcome one, one all ♪ ♪ jingle bells all the way deck the hall ♪ ♪ mistletoe, here we go. to the west point holiday

holiday show. ♪ ♪poinda it's the west point holiday show ♪ ♪ [applause] ♪ ♪ here comes sa s santa clause, here he comes ♪ ♪ can't santa claus. all. christmafalls joy ♪ ♪

ho, ho, ho! ♪ ♪ up on the house top. click. click. click. ho, ho, ho! ♪ ♪ up on the house top, down through the climb my went old s st. nick. here comes santa claus ♪ ♪nt here he comes ♪ ♪ give him a basket that's 3 feet tall ♪ ♪ maybe he will then play like a pro ♪ ♪re ho, ho, ho! ♪ ♪ up on the house top, click, click, click. ho, hown t, ho!

♪ ♪ up on the house top, click, click, click ♪ ♪ down the chimney went old st. nick. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ho, ho, ho! up on the house top, click, click, click ♪ ♪th ho, ho, ho! ♪ ♪ down the chimney went old

st. nick ♪ ♪ [applause] >> we will have much more of west point holiday show as: we this special continues, including the band's rendition of the 12 days of christmas. ce like... try hypnosis... or, quit cold turkey. are you kidding me? instead, start small with nicorette, which will lead to something big. my name is joshua florence, and one thing i learned being a firefighter is plan ahead. you don't know what you're getting into, but at the end of the day, you know you have a team behind you that can help you. not having to worry about the future makes it possible to make the present

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♪ ♪ our west point holiday show continues, let's rejoin the c meonn and women of the west point band as it performs a field music christmas [music] >> look everyone it's santa. >> hello west point west point band.e hello to all of you. h >> santa, we're show glad it to ourmake west point holiday show thisu ca year. >>, i wouldn't miss this for the world, this has alwayswoul been my favorite place to celebrate the holidays right here a with this wonderful audience, and don't n tell navy but i've always been an

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♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [applause] >> amazing performance, we'll have more from the holiday concert as the west point holiday show'll continues. >> you better watch out ♪ ♪ you better not cry ♪ ♪ you better not pout, i'm telling you why ♪ ♪ santa claus is coming to town ♪ ♪ oh, let's go ♪ ♪

bryan: welcome to fox news live, i'm bryan llenas in new york, warmer weather on the horizon this week following one of the code ofest holiday seasons on record.

here in u.s. history, at least 34 people lost their lives nationwide, some areas saw is over 6 feet of snow and 80 miles per hour wind, temperatures in many northern states dipped below zero. and so-called once in generation storm struck during one of the b busiest travel times of the year, airports remain packed. >> at the vatican pope francis celebrated christmas with his annual address at st. peter's square. i'm bryan llenas, now back to west point holiday show for your headlines log on to foxnews.com. ♪ ♪ >> welcome back we're so glad you are here with us for the west point holiday show, i am sandra smith at

the cadet chapel, here are the soldiers performing the 12 days of christmas." >> let's hear you loud and strong, on the first day ofle christmat's my true love gavelo toud me ♪ ♪ a partridge in a pear tree ♪tmas ♪ , on secon d day of christmas my true love gave to me, two tuturtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree ♪ ♪ on third day of christmas -- 3 french hens, two turtleov doves and a partridge in a h pair pear industry.a >>pa on fourth day ofh christmas my true love gave to me ♪ ♪ and a partridge in a pear f tree ♪ ♪

on the 5 the fifth of christmas, 5 golden ridges, 4 calling birds, 3 french hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree ♪ ♪ on the 6th day of christmas my true love gave to me, 6 geese al a-- laying, 5 golden rings, 4 calling birds, 3 french hens, 2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree ♪ ♪tw on the 7th day of christmase myin true love gave to me, 7 swans swimming, 6 geese laying, 5 golden rid rirings, 4 calling birds,

3 french hens, 2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree ♪ ♪ on the eighth day of christmas my true love gave to me, 8 maids of milking, 7 swans swimming, 6 geese laying, 5 golden rings, 4ng calling birds, 3 french hens, two turtle doves and a partridg ae in a pear tree ♪ ♪ on the 9 9th day of christmas, m ty true love gave to me 9 ladies dancing, 8 maids milking, 7 swans, swimming, 6 geese laying, 5 golden rings, 4 calling

birds, 3 french hens, 2 turtle doves and a partridge in afo pear tree. ♪ ♪ on the 10th day of christmas my true love gave to me 10 lords of leaping, 9 ladies dancing, 8 maids milks, 7 swans swimming, 6 geese laying, 5 golden rings, 4, calling birds, 3 french hens, 2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree ♪ ♪ on the 11th day of christmas my true love gave to me 11 pipers piping, 10

lords leaping, 9 ladiesin dancing,g. 8 maids milks, certain swans swim -- 7 swans crippling, 6 geese allaying, go goal rink rings, 4 calling thirds, 3rt frenchle hens, 2 turtle dovesrt and ria partridge in a pear tree. 12 days of christmas my true love gave to me 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords leaping, 9 ladies dancing, 8 maids milking, 7 swans swimming, 6 geese laying, 5 golden rings ♪ ♪

4 calling birds, 3 french hens, 2 turtle doves, everyone, and a partridge in a pear d tree ♪ ♪ [applause] >> we'll very much more fromnd the westra point band holiday concert and a look at the historical significant of the band, stick arounds. what if there was a community of like minded people ready to support you when you need it most? christian health care ministries is an organization with over 40 years of trusted care who understands the importance of family.

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channel west point holiday show, i'm sandra smith. as long as there have been soldiers here, there hasat been a band.de thmye army's oldest active duty band is a piece of america's living history. here is a look at the humble act beginnings in 18 century.it ♪ ♪ west point band's roots can be traced back to american revolutionary war. alsore known as america's great musical war. ♪ ♪ term band comes from george washington of banding a piper and drummer together. the bugle achieved an w important roleer in mid 1800s, with the ability of bold, sound to be heard above the noise of battle.

following america's innindependent, one 5er and5 and drummer would remain. and drummers would be partle of militarrsy camp's haily life. throughoutl history cadets t have marched to beat of field music. by this time they used ain fuel range of instruments, two royal bugles, a tenor bugle, 10 clarinets, clear

french horns, a ser pant, symbols, a bass drum, 8 h flutes, tworo trumpets. overtime the group has played at historical events world wide. ♪ ♪ listen up boys and girls, if you want a hear the ru wa rrain -- reindeer on the roof this christmas, take my advice ♪ ♪ santa claus is coming to town ♪ ♪

making a list, checking it twice, going to find out who is naughty or nice ♪ ♪ santa claus is coming to town ♪ ♪ hurrhe sees you when you are sleeping, he knowssl what you're awake. he knows if you've been badav or good, so be good for goodness sake ♪ ♪ you better watch out, youou better not try cry, you better not pout santa claus is coming to town ♪ ♪ let's go ♪ ♪

♪ ♪ ♪ he sees he sees you when yoursl sleeping ♪ ♪ee he h knows when you're awake. a hewa knows if you've been bad or good ♪ ♪ee so be good for goodness sake ♪ ♪ you better watch out ♪ ♪ you better not cry ♪ ♪ou b you better not pout, i'm telling you why ♪ ♪ santa claus is coming to town ♪ ♪ you better not pout i'm telling you why ♪ ♪ santa claus is coming to

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♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [applause] >> much more from the west point band holiday concert, including it's beautiful rendition of the little drummer boy. stay with us. ttle drummer boy."

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applause. >> that brings to a close our west point holiday show. we would like to thank everyone here at west point, especially the west point band for allowing us toat share.

from all of us at fox news, st pi am sandra smith, happy holidays to you o s -- to you and yours, and good night. ♪ ♪ >> christmas is supposed to c be a time to come together, our family feasts are crackling with contention, i say enough, right now we'll settle things for once and. for la, la, la, la, this is the great christmas debate ♪ ♪ i'm tom shillue, your host, and we have two teams playing for bragging rights and a cash prize for charity, we have green team and red team. for green, fox news vide