An almost complete listing of Christmas movies on television
DEC. 1
8 p.m.
Christmas in Rockefeller Center: The 89th annual tree-lighting ceremony in New York features celebrity guests and live performances. NBC
Four Christmases: (2008, Romance-Comedy) Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon. A couple must somehow fit in four holiday visits with family. AMC
Office Christmas Party: (2016, Comedy) Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn. Two co-workers throw an epic Christmas party. FX
Making Spirits Bright: (2021, Romance) Taylor Cole, Carlo Marks. Romance blossoms during a holiday decorating contest. HALL
Match Made in Mistletoe: (2021, Romance) Natalie Lisinska, Damon Runyan. Sparks fly between an interior designer and an ambassador. LIFE
A Chestnut Family Christmas: (2021, Drama) Meagan Holder, Brad James. A talented pastry chef poses as a wealthy homeowner. OWN
8:20 p.m.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992, Children’s) Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci. Kevin ends up in New York when he boards the wrong plane. FREEFM
10 p.m.
Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around: Kelly Clarkson celebrates the holidays with musical performances, exciting duets and special guests. NBC
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: (1989, Comedy) Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. A traditional Griswold yuletide backfires in comic fashion. AMC
The Christmas Contest: (2021, Romance- Comedy) Candace Cameron Bure, John Brotherton. A former couple compete in a Christmas contest to win money. HALL
One Fine Christmas: (2019, Comedy-Drama) Marla Gibbs, Vanessa Williams. Neighbors struggle to find time for their families. OWN
DEC. 2
8 p.m.
Olaf’s Frozen Adventure: (2017, Children’s) Voices of Josh Gad, Kristen Bell. Olaf sets out to bring home the best holiday traditions. ABC
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: AMC
Christmas in Tahoe: (2021, Romance) Laura Osnes, Kyle Selig. A talent booker needs help from her famous ex-boyfriend. HALL
A Christmas Village Romance: (2020, Romance) Jeni Ross, Jake Epstein. Sparks fly between a romance novelist and a blacksmith. LIFE
8:20 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas: (2000, Children’s) Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor. A curmudgeon hates the Christmas-loving Whos of Whoville. FREEFM
8:30 p.m.
Toy Story That Time Forgot: Animated. Trixie must save the day when the gang finds itself in uncharted territory. ABC
10 p.m.
An Unexpected Christmas: (2021, Romance-Comedy) Bethany Joy Lenz, Tyler Hynes. A man makes a deal with his ex to pretend they’re a couple. HALL
DEC. 3
8 p.m.
Christmas… Again?!: (2021, Comedy) Scarlett Estevez, Alexis Carra. An 11-year-old hopes to add more spunk to her Christmas. DISNEY
9:25 p.m.
The Santa Clause 2: (2002, Children’s) Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell. Santa must get married in order to keep his job. FREEFM
10:01 p.m.
Christmas Town: (2019, Romance) Candace Cameron Bure, Tim Rozon. Lauren embarks on a new chapter in her life and career. HALL
DEC. 4
8 a.m.
12 Gifts of Christmas: (2015, Romance) Katrina Law, Aaron O’Connell. An executive hires an artist to do his Christmas shopping. HALL
9:35 a.m.
Prancer Returns: (2001, Children’s) John Corbett, Stacy Edwards. A boy tries to return a deer he is certain belongs to Santa. FREEFM
10 a.m.
Switched for Christmas: (2017, Drama) Candace Cameron Bure, Eion Bailey. Estranged identical twins decide to swap lives up until Christmas Day. HALL
Christmas… Again?!: (2021, Comedy) DISNEY
Crown for Christmas: (2015, Romance) Danica McKellar, Rupert Penry-Jones. Sparks fly between a European king and a governess. HALL
12:30 p.m.
Christmas Ever After: (2020, Romance) Ali Stroker, Daniel di Tomasso. A writer meets a man who looks like a character in her book. LIFE
1:50 p.m.
Arthur Christmas: (2011, Children’s) Voices of James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie. Animated. Santa’s youngest son undertakes an urgent Christmas mission. FREEFM
2 p.m.
A Christmas Together With You: (2021, Romance-Comedy) Laura Vandervoort, Niall Matter. Megan and Frank take a holiday road trip to find true love. HALL
Feliz NaviDAD: (2020, Romance) Mario Lopez, AnnaLynne McCord. A single father finds romance during the holidays. LIFE
2:30 p.m.
Fred Claus: (2007, Comedy) Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti. Santa’s ne’er-do-well brother puts Christmas in jeopardy. AMC
3:55 p.m.
Disney’s A Christmas Carol: (2009, Children’s) Voices of Jim Carrey, Robin Wright Penn. Animated. Three ghosts give Ebenezer Scrooge a dose of holiday spirit. FREEFM
4 p.m.
A Kiss Before Christmas: (2021, Romance- Comedy) Teri Hatcher, James Denton. A man wakes up to a new reality at Christmastime. HALL
A Chestnut Family Christmas: OWN
5 p.m.
Four Christmases: AMC
5:45 p.m.
It Happened on 5th Avenue: (1947, Comedy) Don DeFore, Ann Harding. A hobo shares a mansion with a GI and others in winter. TCM
6 p.m.
The Santa Clause: (1994, Children’s) Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold. An adman takes over for fallen Santa. FX
Miracle in Motor City: (2021, Romance-Comedy) Tia Mowry, Mark Taylor. A woman and a former flame search for Smokey Robinson. LIFE
A Christmas for Mary: (2020, Romance) Morgan Dixon, Vivica A. Fox. A journalist is tasked with delivering a Christmas story. OWN
A Christmas Story: (1983, Children’s) Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin. A boy tries to convince his parents to get him a BB gun. TBS
6:05 p.m.
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town: Animated. A mailman (the voice of Fred Astaire) explains Santa. Animated. FREEFM
7 p.m.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: AMC
7:10 p.m.
Frosty the Snowman: Animated. The jolly soul heads north to avoid the heat. FREEFM
7:45 p.m.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Animated. Burl Ives narrates an animated tale about Santa’s sleigh guide. FREEFM
8 p.m.
It’s a Wonderful Life: (1946, Comedy-Drama) James Stewart, Donna Reed. An angel saves a distraught businessman. NBC
Home Alone Taking Back the House: (2002, Children’s) French Stewart, Mike Weinberg. A boy wants to reunite his estranged parents. DISNEY
The Santa Clause 2: FX
A Very Merry Bridesmaid: (2021, Romance) Emily Osment, Casey Deidrick. A woman’s childhood crush makes her 30th birthday special. HALL
Kirk Franklin’s A Gospel Christmas: (2021, Romance) Demetria McKinney, Chaz Lamar Shepherd. A new pastor finds romance during Christmastime. LIFE
A Christmas Story: TBS
8:50 p.m.
Home Alone: FREEFM
9:15 p.m.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: AMC
10 p.m.
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006, Children’s) Tim Allen, Martin Short. Jack Frost wants to freeze Santa out of the North Pole. FX
DEC. 5
8 a.m.
The Star: (2017, Children’s) Voices of Steven Yeun, Keegan-Michael Key. Animated. Animal friends become heroes during the first Christmas. FX
Christmas She Wrote: (2020, Romance) Danica McKellar, Dylan Neal. A romance writer has her column canceled before Christmas. HALL
9:05 a.m.
Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic: Disney cast members and Santa’s helpers transform Disney theme parks and resorts for the holidays. FREEFM
10 a.m.
Chateau Christmas: (2020, Romance) Merritt Patterson, Luke Macfarlane. A pianist reunites with her ex during the holidays. HALL
Christmas on the Bayou: (2013, Romance) Hilarie Burton, Tyler Hilton. A man tries to rekindle a romance with an executive. LIFE
Noon
Nantucket Noel: (2021, Romance) Sarah Power, Trevor Donovan. Tensions rise when a woman falls for the son of a developer. HALL
Becoming Santa: (2015, Romance) Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter. A man meets Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. LIFE
2 p.m.
An Unexpected Christmas: HALL
You Make It Feel Like Christmas: (2021, Drama) Mary Antonini, Michael Xavier. A man tries to get his ex-girlfriend home for the holidays. LIFE
2:15 p.m.
The Nightmare Before Christmas: (1993, Children’s) Voices of Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon. Animated. Halloweentown’s leader aims to kidnap Santa. FREEFM
3:55 p.m.
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town: Animated. FREEFM
4 p.m.
The Nine Kittens of Christmas: (2021, Romance-Comedy) Kimberley Sustad, Brandon Routh. Two cat lovers must find homes for a litter of kittens. HALL
Dancing Through the Snow: (2021, Romance) AnnaLynne McCord, Colin Lawrence. Sparks fly between a single father and a ballet teacher. LIFE
5 p.m.
Frosty the Snowman: FREEFM
6 p.m.
A Very Merry Bridesmaid: (2021, Romance) HALL
The Bishop’s Wife: (1947, Fantasy) Cary Grant, Loretta Young. An angel lends a hand in funding a new church. TCM
8 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch: (2018, Children’s) FX
Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday (2021, Romance) Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Ashley Williams. Two sisters find a new sense of purpose during the holidays. HALL
My Favorite Christmas Melody: (2021, Romance) Ma, Rainbow Sun Francks. A singer- songwriter tries to save a school arts program. LIFE
The National Christmas Tree Lighting: LL Cool J hosts this celebration of the holiday season with musical performances. CBS
9:30 p.m.
The 23rd annual a Home for the Holidays at the Grove: Inspirational stories of lives changed through adoption; performances from Justin Bieber and more. CBS
10:01 p.m.
Five Star Christmas: (2020, Romance-Comedy) Bethany Joy Lenz, Victor Webster. Lisa plots to get a five-star review from a travel critic. HALL
DEC. 6
8 p.m.
A Very Boy Band Holiday: Favorite boy band members sing their holiday hits. ABC
Four Christmases: AMC
A Nashville Christmas Carol: (2020, Romance) Jessy Schram, Wes Brown. A producer receives a visit from her deceased mentor. HALL
Secretly Santa: (2021, Romance) Alicia Dea Josipovic, Travis Nelson. Rivals develop unexpected feelings while working together. LIFE
A Christmas Story: TNT
8:30 p.m.
The Santa Clause 2: FREEFM
Christmas CEO: (2021, Romance) Marisol Nichols, Paul Greene. A toy CEO needs her estranged ex-business partner’s help. HALL
A Christmas Carol: (1999, Fantasy) Patrick Stewart, Richard E. Grant. Crotchety Ebenezer Scrooge experiences a holiday epiphany. TNT
DEC. 7
8 p.m.
Next Stop, Christmas: (2021, Fantasy) Lyndsy Fonseca, Chandler Massey. Angie is magically transported into a past Christmas. HALL
Christmas Movie Magic: (2021, Romance) Holly Deveaux, Drew Seeley. Sparks fly between a writer and a small-town theater owner. LIFE
9 p.m.
A Sisterly Christmas: (2021, Romance) Deborah Joy Winans, Lisa Michelle Cornelius. Kristina and Vicky stay at a luxury resort for Christmas. OWN
10 p.m.
Christmas in Tahoe: HALL
DEC. 8
8 p.m.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: AMC
Snow Bride: (2013, Drama) Katrina Law, Jordan Belfi. A tabloid reporter falls for a politician’s son. HALL
Christmas With a Crown: (2020, Romance) Lisa Durupt, Marcus Rosner. A woman meets a dashing stranger who has a secret. LIFE
A Sisterly Christmas: OWN
The Bells of St. Mary’s: (1945, Drama) Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman. A carefree singing priest clashes with a no-nonsense nun. TCM
10 p.m.
Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday (2021, Romance) HALL
Baking Christmas: (2019, Comedy) Tim Reid, Aloma Wright. Patty, the founder of a popular bakery, decides to retire. OWN
DEC. 9
8 p.m.
The Polar Express: (2004, Children’s) Voices of Tom Hanks, Michael Jeter. Animated. A conductor guides a boy to the North Pole. AMC
The Christmas Contest: (2021, Romance-Comedy) Candace Cameron Bure, John Brotherton. A former couple compete in a Christmas contest to win money. HALL
9 p.m.
Elf: (2003, Children’s) Will Ferrell, James Caan. A man leaves Santa’s workshop to search for his family. STARZ
10 p.m.
Christmas by Starlight: (2020, Romance) Kimberley Sustad, Paul Campbell. Annie agrees to pose as the legal counsel for a developer. HALL
DEC. 10
8 p.m.
A Dickens of a Holiday!: (2021, Romance) Kristoffer Polaha, Brooke D’Orsay. A woman reunites with a former classmate at Christmastime. HALL
Holiday in Santa Fe: (2021, Romance) Mario Lopez, Emeraude Toubia. An executive arrives in Santa Fe to buy a family company. LIFE
9:20 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas: (2000, Children’s) FREEFM
9:30 p.m.
The Family Stone: (2005, Romance- Comedy) Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Jessica Parker. A man introduces his uptight girlfriend to his family. BRAVO
10 p.m.
Four Christmases: AMC
10:01 p.m.
A Very Merry Bridesmaid: HALL
DEC. 11
8 a.m.
You, Me & the Christmas Trees: (2021, Romance-Comedy) Danica McKellar, Ben Ayers. An arborist helps a farmer whose trees are dying just before Christmas. HALL
8:15 a.m.
Jack Frost: Animated. Jack falls in love and seeks Father Winter’s advice. AMC
9:05 a.m.
The Little Drummer Boy: Animated. An orphaned boy who hates humanity encounters the Magi in Bethlehem. FREEFM
9:30 a.m.
’Twas the Night Before Christmas: Animated. When Santa removes a small town from his delivery itinerary, a family endeavors to regain his favor. AMC
10 a.m.
Frosty’s Winter Wonderland: Animated. Andy Griffith tells of the magic snowman’s wedding. AMC
Good Morning Christmas!: (2020, Romance) Alison Sweeney, Marc Blucas. Two squabbling TV hosts are forced together in a small town. HALL
11 a.m.
Wish Upon a Christmas: (2015, Drama) Larisa Oleynik, Aaron Ashmore. A corporate actuary plans layoffs at an ornament factory. LIFE
11:40 a.m.
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas: (1999, Children’s) Voices of Wayne Allwine, Russi Taylor. Animated. Mickey and Donald reminisce about Christmas with their friends. FREEFM
A Dickens of a Holiday!: HALL
A Christmas Carol: TCM
12:30 p.m.
Snowed Inn Christmas: (2017, Romance) Bethany Joy Lenz, Andrew W. Walker. Jenna and Kevin help to save a historic town inn. LIFE
1:10 p.m.
Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas: (2004, Children’s) FREEFM
2 p.m.
Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love (2016, Docudrama) Jennifer Nettles, Ricky Schroder. Dolly Parton’s father tries to buy his wife a wedding ring. BRAVO
Making Spirits Bright: HALL
Secretly Santa: LIFE
4 p.m.
Christmas in Tahoe: HALL
Match Made in Mistletoe: LIFE
6 p.m. Christmas Under Wraps: (2014, Children’s) Candace Cameron Bure, David O’Donnell. A doctor discovers an Alaskan town’s holiday secret. HALL
A Christmas Dance Reunion: LIFE
8 p.m.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Animated. CBS
Scrooged: (1988, Comedy) Bill Murray, Karen Allen. TV-network bigshot meets Christmas ghosts. AMC
Disney’s A Christmas Carol: (2009, Children’s) DISNEY
A Royal Queens Christmas: (2021, Romance) Megan Park, Julian Morris. A prince helps a woman with a children’s Christmas show. HALL
The Holiday Fix Up: (2021, Romance) Jana Kramer, Ryan McPartlin. An interior designer learns her contractor is an old flame. LIFE
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Animated. TBS
9 p.m.
Frosty the Snowman: CBS
A Christmas Story: TBS
10:01 p.m.
Christmas at Castle Hart: (2021, Romance-Comedy) Lacey Chabert, Stuart Townsend. A woman hosts a Christmas party at a nobleman’s castle. HALL
DEC. 12
8 a.m.
Check Inn to Christmas: (2019, Romance) Rachel Boston, Wes Brown. Julia and Ryan must unite their families. HALL
9 a.m.
Jingle All the Way: (1996, Children’s) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad. A father tries desperately to find a special Christmas toy. FREEFM
10 a.m.
A Holiday in Harlem: (2021, Romance) Olivia Washington, Will Adams. A woman returns to Harlem, N.Y., to celebrate Christmas. HALL
Saying Yes to Christmas: (2021, Romance) Erika Prevost, Romaine Waite. A woman reunites with an old flame during the holidays. LIFE
11 a.m.
Jingle All the Way 2: (2014, Comedy) Larry the Cable Guy, Anthony Carelli. Two men battle battle over the holiday season’s hottest toy. FREEFM
Noon
Christmas Movie Magic: LIFE
All Mine to Give: (1957, Drama) Glynis Johns, Cameron Mitchell. An 1850s immigrant seeks homes for his orphaned siblings. TCM
2 p.m.
Christmas With the Darlings: (2020, Romance) Katrina Law, Carlo Marks. A woman helps a man look after his nieces and nephew. HALL
My Favorite Christmas Melody: LIFE
3:10 p.m.
Disney’s A Christmas Carol: FREEFM
4 p.m.
Christmas CEO: HALL
Christmas With a Crown: LIFE
4:15 p.m.
Christmas in Connecticut: (1945, Comedy) Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan. A newspaper columnist is made to play host to a war hero. TCM
6 p.m.
The Santa Clause: FREEFM
White House Christmas 2021: HGTV will go behind the scenes at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to showcase the home’s magnificent holiday transformation in its popular annual special. HGTV.
Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday: HALL
A Christmas Village Romance: LIFE
6:15 p.m.
Remember the Night: (1940, Romance- Comedy) Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray. An assistant DA takes a shoplifter home for the holidays. TCM
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: AMC
7:25 p.m.
The Santa Clause 2: FREEFM
Sister Swap: Christmas in the City (2021, Romance) Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Ashley Williams. HALL
Blending Christmas: (2021, Comedy) Haylie Duff, Aaron O’Connell. A couple tries to blend their families during the holidays. LIFE
8:30 p.m.
A Christmas Proposal: (2021, Romance) Jessica Camacho, Adam Rodriguez. Sparks fly when a chef poses as an attorney’s girlfriend. CBS
8:40 p.m.
Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!: (2011, Children’s) Bridgit Mendler, Leigh-Allyn Baker. Members of a family get separated during the holidays. DISNEY
9:55 p.m.
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause: FREEFM
10:01 p.m.
A Royal Queens Christmas: HALL
DEC. 13
8 p.m.
20 Years of Christmas With the Tabernacle Choir: A retrospective celebrating two decades of Christmas performances; host Brian Stokes Mitchell. PBS
The Polar Express: AMC
The Christmas House: (2020, Romance) Robert Buckley, Ana Ayora. A mother and father summon their two grown sons home for the holidays. HALL
Maps and Mistletoe: (2021, Romance) Humberly Gonzalez, Ronnie Rowe. A cartographer and an explorer bond while working on a map. LIFE
10 p.m.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: AMC
Next Stop, Christmas: HALL
DEC. 14
8 p.m.
Christmas With the Darlings: (2020, Romance) HALL
Ghosts of Christmas Past: (2021, Romance) Annie Clark, Dan Jeannotte. A dating app “ghoster” has until Christmas to make amends. LIFE
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King: Alan Cumming narrates a re-imagination of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. PBS
A Christmas Stray: Andra Fuller, Rhyon Nicole Brown. A man stranded on Christmas Eve is drawn to the local vet. OWN
10 p.m.
Open by Christmas: (2021, Romance) Alison Sweeney, Erica Durance. A woman searches for an old secret admirer at Christmastime. HALL
DEC. 15
8 p.m.
A Dickens of a Holiday!: HALL
The Enchanted Christmas Cake: (2021, Romance) Erica Durance, Robin Dunne. Gwen agrees to help Gavin to regain her Christmas spirit. LIFE
It’s a Wonderful Life: USA
10 p.m.
Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around: NBC
DEC. 16
8 p.m.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: AMC
Christmas by Chance: (2020, Romance) Winny Clarke, Jacob Blair. A wealthy man hires help to propose to his girlfriend. LIFE
10 p.m.
A Kiss Before Christmas: HALL
DEC. 17
8 p.m.
The Polar Express: AMC
The Star: DISNEY
Sugar Plum Twist: (2021, Romance) Jamie Gray Hyder, Ektor Rivera. A ballerina puts her own twist on The Nutcracker. HALL
Mistletoe in Montana: (2021, Romance) Melissa Joan Hart, Duane Henry. A ranch owner finds romance with a single father. LIFE
10:01 p.m.
A Holiday in Harlem: HALL
DEC. 18
8 a.m.
Christmas at the Plaza: (2019, Romance) Elizabeth Henstridge, Ryan Paevey. Historian Jessica is hired to create the Plaza’s Christmas display. HALL
9:30 a.m.
Feasts with the Friar: Christmas Special: Preparing one’s heart for Christ’s coming. EWTN
A Christmas Detour: (2015, Romance) Candace Cameron Bure, Paul Greene. Two travelers become stranded in Buffalo. HALL
10:30 a.m.
Almost Christmas: (2016, Comedy- Drama) Danny Glover, Gabrielle Union. A widower and his bickering family gather for the holidays. FX
Noon
A Very Merry Bridesmaid: HALL
Too Close for Christmas: LIFE
2 p.m.
The EWTN Family Christmas Special: The Choir of the Eternal Word Television Network performs twelve timeless Christmas hymns. EWTN
Sister Swap: Christmas in the City (2021, Romance) HALL
Maps and Mistletoe: (2021, Romance) LIFE
3 p.m.
Scrooged: (1988, Comedy) Bill Murray, Karen Allen. TV-network bigshot meets Christmas ghosts. AMC
Home Alone: FX
5 p.m.
The Polar Express: AMC
6 p.m.
The Star: DISNEY
An Unexpected Christmas: HALL
6:15 p.m.
Holiday Affair: (1949, Romance) Robert Mitchum, Janet Leigh. Two men want to marry war widow for Christmas. TCM
7 p.m.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: AMC
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Animated. TNT
A Christmas Story: TNT
8 p.m.
The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls (2021, Drama) Robert Buckley, Ana Ayora. Brothers compete to create the best Christmas house. HALL
Toying With the Holidays: (2021, Romance) LIFE
10 p.m.
A Christmas Carol: (1999, Fantasy) TNT
10:01 p.m.
The Nine Lives of Christmas: (2014, Children’s) HALL
DEC. 19
8 a.m.
Jack Frost: (1998, Children’s) Michael Keaton, Kelly Preston. A deceased dad returns to life as a fun-loving snowman. AMC
Coming Home for Christmas: (2017, Romance-Comedy) Danica McKellar, Neal Bledsoe. A woman preps an estate for sale and one final family gala. HALL
10 a.m.
The Christmas Contest: HALL
Noon
Sugar Plum Twist: HALL
The Enchanted Christmas Cake: LIFE
1 p.m.
King of Kings: (1961, Historical Drama) Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan McKenna. Orson Welles narrates the story of Jesus. TCM
2 p.m.
Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday (2021, Romance) HALL
Christmas by Chance: LIFE
4 p.m.
The Christmas House: (2020, Romance) HALL
Baking Spirits Bright: (2021, Drama) Rekha Sharma, Dion Johnstone. A daughter works to save her family’s fruitcake business. LIFE
The Holiday Fix Up: LIFE
6:10 p.m.
Frosty the Snowman: FREEFM
6:45 p.m.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: FREEFM
7:30 p.m.
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Animated. Charlie and Linus ponder the meaning of Christmas. PBS
7:50 p.m.
Home Alone: FREEFM
8 p.m.
Christmas Takes Flight: CBS
Lucy Worsley’s 12 Days of Tudor Christmas: Tudor origins of certain Christmas traditions, from carols and turkey to gift-giving and mistletoe. PBS
Four Christmases: AMC
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: (2018, Children’s) Keira Knightley, Mackenzie Foy. A young woman and a soldier must retrieve a magical key. DISNEY
‘Tis the Season to Be Merry: (2021, Romance-Comedy) Rachael Leigh Cook, Travis Van Winkle. A woman finds Christmas cheer with a charismatic aid worker. HALL
Under the Christmas Tree: (2021, Romance) Elise Bauman, Tattiawna Jones. Charlie meets Alma, finds the perfect tree, and sparks fly. LIFE
10:01 p.m.
If I Only Had Christmas: (2020, Romance) Candace Cameron Bure, Warren Christie. A publicist teams up with a businessman to help a charity. HALL
DEC. 20
8 p.m.
Scrooged: AMC
Sister Swap: Christmas in the City: HALL
Candy Cane Candidate: (2021, Romance) Jacky Lai, Jake Epstein. Julia faces off with an old rival during a political race. LIFE
8:30 p.m.
The Santa Clause 2: FREEFM
9 p.m.
Christmas at Belmont: Belmont University students and the Nashville Children’s Choir present classic holiday songs. PBS
10 p.m.
Fred Claus: (2007, Comedy) Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti. Santa’s ne’er-do-well brother puts Christmas in jeopardy. AMC
Sugar Plum Twist: HALL
DEC. 21
8 p.m.
The Polar Express: AMC
The Santa Clause 2: FX
Christmas at the Plaza: (2019, Romance) Elizabeth Henstridge, Ryan Paevey. Historian Jessica is hired to create the Plaza’s Christmas display. HALL
The Christmas Ball: (2020, Romance) Deirdre Mullins, Nick Hendrix. Clare visits her Aunt Bridget in England for the holidays. LIFE
8:30 p.m.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York: FREEFM
10 p.m.
Four Christmases: AMC
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause FX
The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls (2021, Drama) HALL
DEC. 22
8 p.m.
The Price Is Right at Night: Drew Carey hosts a holiday-themed special where contestants play for festive prizes. CBS
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch: (2018, Children’s) NBC
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: AMC
Sugar Plum Twis:t HALL
It Takes a Christmas Village: (2021, Romance) Brooke Nevin, Corey Sevier. A mayor convinces a mill owner to host a Christmas market. LIFE
Christmas in Connecticut: (1945, Comedy) TCM
9 p.m.
44th Annual Kennedy Center Honors: (2021) Recipients to be honored at the annual national celebration of the arts in Washington, D.C., are operatic bass-baritone Justino Díaz; Motown founder, songwriter, producer and director Berry Gordy; “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels; legendary stage and screen icon Bette Midler; and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. CBS.
9:25 p.m.
The Santa Clause 2: FREEFM
10 p.m.’
Tis the Season to Be Merry: (2021, Romance-Comedy) Rachael Leigh Cook, Travis Van Winkle. A woman finds Christmas cheer with a charismatic aid worker. HALL
Cooking Up Christmas: (2020, Romance-Comedy) Meagan Holder, Lamman Rucker. A chef takes a job with a baseball player for the holidays. OWN
Holiday Affair: TCM
DEC. 23
8 p.m.
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town: Animated. ABC
Four Christmases: AMC
Soul Santa: (2021, Comedy) Jose Guns Alves, Adrian Alvarado. A man disguises himself as Santa to escape the mob. BET
Disney’s A Christmas Carol: (2009, Children’s) DISNEY
The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls: HALL
Rebuilding a Dream Christmas: (2020, Romance) Meggan Kaiser, Zane Stephens. Abbey re-creates her grandmother’s handmade ornaments. LIFE
It Happened on 5th Avenue: (1947, Comedy) TCM
9 p.m.
A Very Boy Band Holiday: Favorite boy band members sing their holiday hits. ABC
9:15 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas: (2000, Children’s) FREEFM
10 p.m.
CMA Country Christmas: Legendary acts and country music stars perform Christmas classics and festive collaborations. ABC
The Polar Express: (2004, Children’s) AMC
The Jenkins Family Christmas: (2021, Drama) Regina Taylor, Kim Coles. A lost relative arrives at a family’s Christmas festivities. BET
Reclaiming the Carol: Caught up in commercialization, a cynical stage manager is visited by the spirit of Charles Dickens. EWTN
Cross Country Christmas: HALL
DEC. 24
8 p.m.
Olaf’s Frozen Adventure: ABC
A Holly Dolly Christmas: Dolly Parton shares Christmas stories and performs hymns and light-hearted holiday classics. CBS
It’s a Wonderful Life: NBC
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: AMC
Christmas… Again?!: (2021, Comedy). DISNEY
The EWTN Family Christmas Special: The Choir of the Eternal Word Television Network performs twelve timeless Christmas hymns. EWTN
The Christmas Contest: HALL
Hot Chocolate Holiday: (2020, Romance) Aubrey Reynolds, Jonny Swenson. A coffee shop and a dessert shop compete for customers. LIFE
Baking Christmas: (2019, Comedy) Tim Reid, Aloma Wright. Patty, the founder of a popular bakery, decides to retire. OWN
A Christmas Story: TBS
The Bishop’s Wife: TCM
8:30 p.m.
Shrek the Halls: Animated. The ogre’s holiday plans go awry when Donkey and the gang join festivities. ABC
Frosty the Snowman: Animated. FREEFM
9 p.m.
Disney Prep & Landing: Animated. An elite unit of elves ensures homes are prepared for Santa Claus. ABC
20 Years of Christmas With the Tabernacle Choir: PBS
Scrooged: (1988, Comedy) BBC
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Animated. FREEFM
A Christmas Story: (1983, Children’s) TNT
9:30 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch: (2018, Children’s) Animated. FX
The Nine Kittens of Christmas: (2021, Romance-Comedy) HALL
10 p.m.
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town: Animated. FREEFM
A Sisterly Christmas: OWN
A Christmas Story: TBS
A Christmas Carol: (1938, Children’s) Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart. Dickens’ London miser Scrooge meets Christmas ghosts. TCM
DEC. 25
8 a.m.
Solemn Mass of Christmas: Solemn Christmas Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Chapel in Irondale, Ala. EWTN
Gingerbread Miracle: (2021, Romance- Comedy) Merritt Patterson, Jon-Michael Ecker. A man tries to sell a bakery that has magical cookies. HALL
A Christmas Story: (1983, Children’s) TBS
Tenth Avenue Angel: (1948, Comedy- Drama) Margaret O’Brien, Angela Lansbury. A child works her innocent wiles to keep a young man honest. TCM
8:45 a.m.
Frosty’s Winter Wonderland: Animated. AMC
8:50 a.m.
Christmas With the Kranks: (2004, Comedy) Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis. A couple scramble to assemble a holiday celebration. STARZ
9 a.m.
A Sisterly Christmas: OWN
A Christmas Story: TNT
9:10 a.m.
The Santa Clause: FREEFM
9:15 a.m.
The Year Without a Santa Claus: Animated. Sidelined by a nasty cold, Santa decides not to make his annual Christmas journey. AMC
9:30 a.m.
The First Christmas: Animated. The story of the birth of Jesus. EWTN
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch: (2018, Children’s) FX
Boyfriends of Christmas Past: (2021, Romance-Comedy) Catherine Haena Kim, Raymond Ablack. Lauren is visited by the ghosts of four ex-boyfriends. HALL
10 a.m.
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade: A Christmas parade and musical performances. ABC
Christmas… Again?!: DISNEY
11 a.m.
Christmas CEO: HALL
A Chestnut Family Christmas: OWN
11:20 a.m.
The Santa Clause 2: FREEFM
11:35 a.m.
Doctor Who: The Doctor makes sacrifices to save a town called Christmas. BBC
Noon
Merry Switchmas: (2021, Drama) Valarie Pettiford, Peter Parros. Identical twin sisters decide to swap places during a party. BET
Solemn Mass of Christmas: EWTN
A Christmas Story: TBS
12:30 p.m.
The Polar Express: AMC
The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls (2021, Drama) HALL
A Taste of Christmas: (2020, Romance-Comedy) Anni Krueger, Gilles Marini. Natalie helps prepare a restaurant for a holiday opening. LIFE
1:50 p.m.
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006, Children’s) FREEFM
2 p.m.
Christmas Matins From Bavaria: EWTN
Sugar Plum Twist: HALL
Baking Spirits Bright: LIFE
2:30 p.m.
Miracle on 34th Street: (1994, Children’s) Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins. A department store Santa claims to be the real St. Nick. HBO
3 p.m.
Urbi et Orbi: Message and Blessing Christmas: Christmas Day message from St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. EWTN
A Christmas Story: TNT
3:30 p.m.
A Christmas Treasure: HALL
3:45 p.m.
It Happened on 5th Avenue: (1947, Comedy) Don DeFore, Ann Harding. A hobo shares a mansion with a GI and others in winter. TCM
4 p.m.
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town: Animated. FREEFM
It Takes a Christmas Village: LIFE
Cooking Up Christmas: OWN
A Christmas Story: TBS
4:25 p.m.
Deck the Halls: (2006, Comedy) Danny DeVito, Matthew Broderick. Neighbors clash over decoration glare. HBO
5 p.m.
Four Christmases: AMC
Christmas at Castle Hart: (2021, Romance-Comedy) Lacey Chabert, Stuart Townsend. A woman hosts a Christmas party at a nobleman’s castle. HALL
5:05 p.m.
Frosty the Snowman: Animated. FREEFM
5:40 p.m.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Animated. FREEFM
6 p.m.
Christmas… Again?!: DISNEY
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch: (2018, Children’s) Animated. FX
Kirk Franklin’s A Gospel Christmas: (2021, Romance) Demetria McKinney, Chaz Lamar Shepherd. A new pastor finds romance during Christmastime. LIFE
A Sisterly Christmas: (2021, Romance) OWN
A Christmas Story: TBS
Coyote Creek Christmas: (2021, Romance) Janel Parrish, Ryan Paevey. An event planner discovers Christmas magic and love. HALL
7 p.m.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: AMC
A Christmas Story: TNT
8 p.m.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!: Animated. NBC
A Holiday in Harlem: HALL
Writing Around the Christmas Tree: (2021, Romance) Krystal Joy Brown, Curtis Hamilton. A romance novelist meets a dashing author at a retreat. LIFE
8:30 p.m.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: (2000, Children’s) NBC
9 p.m.
Call the Midwife: The Nonnatus House team faces a busy Christmas Day with expectant moms and challenging cases. PBS
9:15 p.m.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: AMC
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992, Children’s) Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci. Kevin ends up in New York when he boards the wrong plane. FREEFM
10 p.m.
A Royal Queens Christmas: HALL
A Chestnut Family Christmas: OWN
Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas: (2013, Comedy) Tyler Perry, Kathy Najimy. Madea dishes out her own brand of Christmas spirit. TNT
DEC. 26
8 a.m.
A Very Merry Bridesmaid: (2021, Romance) HALL
9 a.m.
Say Yes to the Dress: Randy looks back at holiday looks; counting down his 12 favorite Christmas styles. TLC
9:30 a.m.
Jingle All the Way: (1996, Children’s) FREEFM
10 a.m.
Christmas in Tahoe: (2021, Romance) HALL
11:30 a.m.
Jingle All the Way 2: (2014, Comedy) FREEFM
Noon
A Christmas Together With You: (2021, Romance-Comedy) Laura Vandervoort, Niall Matter. Megan and Frank take a holiday road trip to find true love. HALL
1:30 p.m.
Love Actually: (2003, Romance-Comedy) Hugh Grant, Laura Linney. Various people deal with relationships in London. FREEFM
2 p.m.
A Dickens of a Holiday! :(2021, Romance) . HALL
4 p.m.
Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday (2021, Romance) HALL
4:40 p.m.
Home Alone: (1990, Children’s) FREEFM
6 p.m.
Sister Swap: Christmas in the City (2021, Romance) Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Ashley Williams. Two sisters find a new sense of purpose during the holidays. HALL
8 p.m.
An Unexpected Christmas: (2021, Romance-Comedy) Bethany Joy Lenz, Tyler Hynes. A man makes a deal with his ex to pretend they’re a couple. HALL
10 p.m.
A Kiss Before Christmas: (2021, Romance-Comedy) HALL
DEC. 27
8 p.m.
Christmas Town: (2019, Romance) HALL
Christmas With the Darlings: (2020, Romance) HALL
DEC. 28
8 p.m.
Christmas She Wrote: (2020, Romance) HALL
10 p.m.
Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around: Kelly Clarkson celebrates the holidays with musical performances, exciting duets and special guests. NBC
Christmas Sail: (2021, Romance) Katee Sackhoff, Patrick Sabongui. Liz is determined to give her daughter a perfect Christmas. HALL
DEC. 29
8 p.m.
Christmas at Castle Hart: (2021, Romance-Comedy) HALL
10 p.m.
The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls (2021, Drama) HALL
DEC. 30
8 p.m.
Good Morning Christmas!: (2020, Romance) HALL
10 p.m.
A Dickens of a Holiday!: (2021, Romance) HALL
DEC. 31
8 p.m.
A Royal Queens Christmas: (2021, Romance) HALL
10 p.m.
Christmas in Harmony: (2021, Romance) Ashleigh Murray, Luke James. A music executive encounters her ex during Christmas. HALL
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