"american idol's" katherine mcphee.s around singing christmas songs. and we also used to perform as a family at like retirement homes and hospitals and those are just -- those are some of my favorite memories we had. being able to give back to other people. and in any way we can. i mean, like we -- didn't feel like i could do much for other people but music was something i fell we could give back. opening presents by the tree. and having christmas dinner together at my grand parents' house. and it is just -- just fun things. we used to have talent shows. we used to do talent shows and have family -- take turns performing and stuff. >> i think when it snowed it made may little gray industrial town into this magical landscape. i used to work with my daddy on the run. we were the first people, 5:00 in the morning, to disturb the s snow. i loved the snow. it was cold and after a few hours i was pretty miserable. when we first went out there, this is great. >> the song that i sang -- that i sing called "god love the holidays

♪ newborn king >> katherine mcphee. ♪ i'll be home for christmas >> larry: kenny rogers. ♪ joy to the ♪ the lord has come ♪ let earth receive her king >> larry: the harlem alumni ensemble. ♪ >> larry: and shawn king. ♪ round the christmas tree ♪ that changes everything >> larry: and the night before christmas as only queen latifah can read it. it's a special holiday celebration on "larry king live." >> larry: good evening. and happy holidays. we've got a great hoir of beautiful music for you tonight.