Reporter Walter Cronkite watches Apollo 8 take-off live and describes what he can feel during the launch from nearby. Cronkite also comments on the successful separation of the rocket from the module. The mission launched on December 21, 1968 and is known for capturing a photo of the first 'Earth Rise' any man had seen. The crew of Apollo 8 returned to Earth on December 27th.

Astronaut Jim Lovell explains the story behind his famous quote about Santa Claus and comments on being in space on Christmas Eve. The mission that launched on December 21, 1968 is known for the 'Earth Rise' photo, the first time any man had witnessed the sight. Apollo 8 returned to Earth on December 27th.

Watch interviews with Bing Crosby's daughter, nephew, biographer, and even Michael Bublé on how Crosby changed the music industry and greatly influenced Frank Sinatra. At the 13:11 mark in the video, Gary Giddins, Crosby's biographer, talks about how Crosby accidentally began the tradition of selling Christmas music to the public around October with "White Christmas."

Bing Crosby passed away on October 14, 1977.

Singer and actress Rosemary Clooney, who co-starred with Bing Crosby in the 1954 film, White Christmas, talks about working with Crosby and reflects on his sense of humor and talent. Mike Douglas, the interviewer, shares a story about realizing Crosby's impact on the world when he heard a man in Kolkata listening to Crosby records.

Bing Crosby passed away on October 14, 1977.

Rick Mastracchio and Mike Hopkins, NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station, explain how they celebrate Thanksgiving in space. The ISS first module, Zarya, launched on November 20, 1998 and Unity, the second module, launched on December 4, 1998.