Ottawa Welcomes Holiday Season with Christmas Music Station
Ottawa residents can now get into the holiday spirit as Move 100 has officially flipped the switch to become the city's dedicated Christmas music station. The seasonal transformation took effect on November 21, 2025, marking the beginning of continuous festive programming that will carry listeners through the holiday season.
Seasonal Programming Begins
The station made the official transition to all-Christmas music at 7:36 AM EST on Friday, November 21, 2025, bringing classic holiday tunes and contemporary Christmas hits to the nation's capital. This annual tradition has become a beloved signal for many Ottawans that the holiday season has officially arrived.
The timing aligns with similar transitions happening across radio markets in Canada and the United States, though Ottawa's Move 100 maintains its own distinctive playlist and programming approach tailored to local listeners' preferences.
What Listeners Can Expect
While the station will feature a wide variety of Christmas music spanning multiple decades and genres, listeners can expect to hear seasonal favorites from artists like Mariah Carey, whose Christmas tour in 2024 demonstrated the enduring popularity of holiday music performances. The station's programming will include both traditional carols and modern holiday pop songs, creating a mix that appeals to multiple generations of listeners.
The transition to Christmas music represents a significant programming shift that typically lasts through the end of December, providing a continuous soundtrack for holiday shopping, decorating, and celebrations throughout the Ottawa region.
