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Holiday TV & Movie Specials

TV Shows and Movies to Celebrate the Season

December 17, 2014
If you enjoy watching annual holiday shows with the family, you’ll find this list helpful.  It provides movies and annual holiday specials, most of which air during prime time.  Several broadcasting stations such as Hallmark and ABCFam will repeat many of their holiday specials.  Check back often.  This post will be updated as additional shows and times become available.  (All schedules are subject to change).  Did we miss an important special that your family enjoys?  Include it in the comments and we'll share it with the rest of the Macaroni Kid family!


Wed, December 17, 2014
5:30pm - Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (ABCFam)
6:30pm – Home Alone (ABCFam)

Thurs, December 18, 2014
6:30pm – The Santa Clause (ABCFam)
8 pm - A Christmas Carol (1938) (TCM)
8:30pm – Fred Claus (ABCFam)
9:15 pm - Scrooge (1970) (TCM)

Fri, December 19, 2014
6 pm – Home Alone (ABCFam)
8 pm – Elf (ABCFam)
8 pm - Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol

Sat, December 20, 2014
6 pm – Elf (ABCFam)
8 pm – DR. SEUSS’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (ABCFam)
8 pm - I Want A Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown! (ABC)
9 pm - CMA Country Christmas (ABC)

Sun, December 21, 2014
4 pm – The Year Without a Santa Claus (ABCFam)
5 pm – DR. SEUSS’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (ABCFam)
7:30pm – Home Alone (ABCFam)

Mon, December 22, 2014
5 pm – Frosty’s Winter Wonderland (ABCFam)
5:30pm – Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (ABCFam)
6:30pm - Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (ABCFam)
7:30pm – The Year Without a Santa Claus (ABCFam)
8:30pm - Toy Story That Time Forgot (ABCFam)
9:00pm – The Santa Clause (ABCFam)

Tues, December 23, 2014
6:30pm - Toy Story That Time Forgot (ABCFam)
7:00pm – Home Alone (ABCFam)
8 pm - Shrek the Halls (ABC)
8:30 pm - Toy Story That Time Forgot (ABC)
9 pm – The Polar Express (ABCFam)

Wed, December 24, 2014
5 pm – Home Alone (ABCFam)
7 pm – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (ABCFam)
8 pm - It's a Wonderful Life (NBC)
8 pm - A Christmas Story marathon (TBS)
9 pm – Elf (ABCFam)

Thurs, December 25, 2014
10 am - Disney Christmas Parade (ABC)
11 am - A Christmas Carol (1938) (TCM)
5 pm – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (ABCFam)
7 pm – Elf (ABCFam)
8 pm - How The Grinch Stole Christmas Special (ABC)
8:30 pm - Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas (ABC)
9pm – Home Alone (ABCFam)