"Charles Lindbergh: The Lone Eagle" (National Geographic Channel, 9-10 p.m. ET, 6-7 p.m. PT) Modern engineers agree to ignore modern technological advances in favor of 1920s technology to build an exact replica of the Spirit of St. Louis in a re-enactment of Charles Lindbergh's famous flight.

Saturday, December 20

"The Amazing White Chimp" (Animal Planet Channel, 5-6 p.m. E/P) The Tacugama Sanctuary rescues Chimpanzee from human encroachment in this area of Africa. The new star at Tacugama is Pinky, a two-year old albino chimp with one blue eye. Her problem is not people, but other chimps. Will the other chimps accept Pinky in spite of her distinctive look? Check out the website for lots of pictures of this remarkable creature: http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/whitechimp/whitechimp.html.

Sunday, December 21

"Living Edens" (PBS 10-11 p.m. E/P) Set along the shores of Southampton Island in the northern Hudson Bay of Canada, this survival story has played out for centuries. Noah Kadlak, of Inuit ancestry, knows how to live in the arctic environment and survive. In this documentary, Noah learns the survival skills of his ancestors during a brutal coming-of-age journey over a brutal Arctic landscape

Monday, December 22

"One Christmas" (Hallmark Channel, 8-10 p.m. E/P) This is a movie based on an inspirational story by distinguished American author Truman Capote. It's about an eight-year-old boy who journeys to Louisiana to visit his estranged father, an alcoholic con man. Both father and son awkwardly try to make steps towards establishing some kind of meaningful relationship. Henry Winkler stars.

Tuesday, December 23

"Get the Fire! Young Mormon Missionaries Abroad" (PBS, 10-11 p.m. E/P) At age 19, young Mormon men are expected to put their daily lives on hold and devote two years to spreading their faith throughout the world. They go in pairs to live in different towns and countries, with one task: to talk about God to everyone they meet. This program follows three young missionaries from the time they receive their mission calls until they finish their 22-month missions in Germany.

Wednesday, November 24

"Biography: Santa Claus" (A&E Cable Network, 8-9 p.m. E/P) This program in the "Biography" series of documentaries examines the religious aspects of St. Nicholas -- icons, art, lore. Then it describes how and when the story of Saint Nicholas evolved into Santa Claus as myth and character. For example, the magical 1947 film Miracle on 34th Street continues to captivate us even today. In the modern era, Santa is re-created again and again by big name entertainers in the movies and in the recording industry.

Thursday, December 25

"Who Was Moses" (Discovery Channel, 10-11 a.m. E/P, repeating 5-6 p.m. E/P) This history documentary about a major figure in Judeo-Christian culture raises challenging questions. Experts have examined the stables of Pharaoh Ramses II, ancient Egyptian texts and everything in between to get the real story behind Moses and whether he even existed. Could the Ten Commandments be based on ancient Hittite texts?

"Ben Hur" (Turner Classic Movie Channel, 1-5 p.m. ET, 10 am-2 p.m. PT) This multiple-Oscar winning movie is based on General Lew Wallace's beloved novel "Ben Hur A Story Of the Christ." It's about the powerful effect that meeting Jesus had on both Israelites and Romans. Charlton Heston stars. Available on video and DVD in most countries.

"U.K Space Probe Mars Landing" (web-coverage all day at http://www.beagle2.com/index.htm) An unusual media event today will be coverage of the United Kingdom's mission to Mars. The Beagle 2 space probe, due to land on Mars on Christmas Day, is a benchmark for the UK's space ambitions. The UK's goal is the development new space technologies and enhancing its national standing in astronomy. Coverage also available on www.bbcnews.com.

Friday, December 26

"A History of God" (A&E Channel, 10 p.m.-midnight E/P) Explore manifestations of the Divine to people from Abraham's days to the present in this documentary. You'll examine fertility rites of the ancient Middle East; the revelations at Mt. Sinai; the jealous yet compassionate God of the Hebrews; Jesus and the mystery of the Trinity; and Allah, the Muslim God of Unity. Survey thousands of years of wrenching and revolutionary encounters with God that prophets, saints, and mystics have experienced, and mankind's quest for comfort and meaning. TV PG.