Arts & Entertainment
Christmas 2015: Holiday Movies, Specials Schedule
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" celebrates its 50th anniversary Monday night; other favorites are on the list, too.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — watching a plethora of holiday movies, favorites from childhood and new ones that are sure to become popular with the kids.
This year is the golden anniversary of the first broadcast the beloved Christmas program, ”A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Before the 9 p.m. (EST) broadcast Monday night, ABC will air an anniversary special at 8 p.m. hosted by Kristen Bell and featuring the iconic music of Vince Guaraldi. There also will be appearances by Kristin Chenoweth, Matthew Morrison, Sarah McLachlan; Boyz II Men; Pentatonix; David Benoit; and the All-American Boys Chorus.
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“A Charlie Brown Christmas” and the 50th anniversary tribute will air again on Christmas Eve.
Among the offerings this season is Wednesday night’s special featuring the lighting of New York City’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. So forget braving the crowds — watch the NBC broadcast in the comforts of home. Ditto when it comes to New Year’s Eve! You can catch ”Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” and ”New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly” on Dec. 31.
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Here are some of the holiday movie offerings on television from tvguide.com.
What are your must-see holiday movies? Let us know in the comments.
Monday, November 30
It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown ABC | 8 p.m.
A Charlie Brown Christmas ABC | 9 p.m.
Tuesday, December 1
A Christmas Carol ABC Family | 11 a.m.
Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas ABC Family | 1 p.m.
Life and Adventures of Santa Claus 2:30 p.m.
Frosty’s Winter Wonderland ABC Family | 3:30 p.m.
The Year Without a Santa Claus ABC Family | 6 p.m.
The Polar Express ABC Family | 7 p.m.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer CBS | 8 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas ABC Family | 9 p.m.
Wednesday, December 2
The Christmas Shoes ABC Family | 7 a.m.
Jack Frost ABC Family | 1:30 p.m.
Christmas in Rockefeller Center NBC | 8 p.m.
The Santa Clause ABC Family | 8:30 p.m.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas NBC | 9 p.m.
Thursday, December 3
Mickey’s Christmas Carol ABC Family | 9 a.m.
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus ABC Family | 2 p.m.
Toy Story That Time Forgot ABC | 8 p.m.
The Wiz Live! NBC | 8 p.m.
Shrek the Halls ABC | 8:30 p.m.
Fred Claus ABC Family | 8:30 p.m.
CMA Country Christmas ABC | 9 p.m.
Friday, December 4
A Very Murray Christmas Netflix
I’ll Be Home For Christmas ABC Family | 10 a.m.
Prancer ABC Family | 12 p.m.
Elf ABC Family | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 5
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas ABC Family | 12:30 a.m.
A Very Brady Christmas ABC Family | 7 a.m.
Home Alone: The Holiday Heist 9 a.m.
Little Drummer Boy ABC Family | Noon
Just in Time for Christmas Hallmark Channel | 8 p.m.
It’s A Wonderful Life NBC | 8 p.m.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation ABC Family | 10 p.m.
Sunday, December 6
Karen Kingsbury’s The Bridge Hallmark Channel | 8 p.m.
Monday, December 7
Love Actually ABC Family | 1 p.m.
Tuesday, December 8
The Mistle-Tones ABC Family | Midnight
Wednesday, December 9
Mickey’s Twice Upon A Christmas ABC Family | 4 p.m.
Thursday, December 10
Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey ABC Family | 11 a.m.
Coat of Many Colors NBC | 9 p.m.
Friday, December 11
Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe ABC Family | Midnight
The Hollywood Christmas Parade CW | 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 12
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas ABC Family | 12:30 p.m.
On The Twelfth Day Of Christmas Hallmark Channel | 8 p.m.
The Flight Before Christmas CBS | 9 p.m.
Monday, December 14
Mr. St. Nick ABC Family | 7 a.m.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas ABC Family | 9 a.m.
Tuesday, December 15
Santa Baby ABC Family | 1 p.m.
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause ABC Family | 6 p.m.
Toy Story That Time Forgot ABC | 8 p.m.
Shrek the Halls ABC | 8:30pm
Thursday, December 17
Disney Prep & Landing ABC | 8 p.m.
Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice ABC | 8:30 p.m.
Friday, December 18
Holidaze ABC Family | Midnight
Christmas Cupid ABC Family | 10 a.m.
Yes, Virginia ABC | 8:30 p.m.
A Home for the Holidays CBS | 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 19
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown ABC | 8 p.m.
A Christmas Melody Hallmark Channel | 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 20
Christmas Land Hallmark Channel | 8 p.m.
Wednesday, December 23
I Love Lucy Christmas CBS | 8 p.m.
Thursday, December 24
A Christmas Story TBS | 8 p.m.
It’s A Wonderful Life NBC | 8 p.m.
It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown ABC | 8 p.m.
Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol CW | 8 p.m.
A Charlie Brown Christmas ABC | 9 p.m.
Friday, December 25
CMA Country Christmas ABC | 8 p.m.
Monday, December 28
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown ABC | 8 p.m.
Rudolph’s Shiny New Year ABC | 9 p.m.
Tuesday, December 29
Kennedy Center Honors CBS | 9 p.m.
Thursday, December 31
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2016 ABC | 8 p.m.
Pitbull’s New Year’s Revolution, Part 1 FOX | 8 p.m.
New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly NBC | 10 p.m.
Friday, January 1
Tournament of Roses Parade NBC | 11 a.m.
Photo via shutterstock; ”A Charlie Brown Christmas” via imbd.com.
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