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On its 50th anniversary, not only is Lee Mendelson grateful for “A Charlie Brown Christmas” as its producer, but also as a highly unexpected songwriter.“I wrote the words to ‘Christmas Time Is Here,’” he says, “and that’s been covered by about 100 people. And that’s overwhelming to me. If I ever thought Tony Ben-nett was going to sing a song I wrote … I mean, I’m a documentary filmmaker. To this day, I’m not sure how animation works.”Maybe not, but it’s worked well enough for the “Peanuts” specials to remain televi-sion staples for a half-century. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” was the first to bring Charles M. Schulz’s comic-strip characters to the home screen, and it has its long-tra-ditional seasonal showing, Nov. �0, on ABC. when it opens with its familiar scene of young skaters in a tranquil setting, Mendelson will be happy to hear his lyrics again.“The show was done and the song was an instrumental,” he recalls, “and I thought, ‘Maybe if I could find somebody to put some words to it … .’ But I couldn’t find anybody, and we only had two weeks. I literally sat down at my kitchen table, took out an envelope and wrote this little poem that was only one minute long. And that’s why the song is hard to record, because it’s only a one-minute scene. And then, that all happened … so who knew?”

The sound of words was important in terms of the casting of the characters, too. “Up until that time, adults had done children’s voices,” Mendelson reflects. “They never used real kids on cartoons, and we decided it would be more real if we did. we found an actor (for Charlie Brown), Peter Robbins, who had kind of a ‘blah’ voice – it’s hard to be a good actor and be ‘blah’ – and then, Linus (voiced by Chris Shea) had this great innocence about him and Lucy (Tracy Stratford), the crabbiness.”Several of the original voice actors appear in “It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown,” a retrospective special that precedes “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on ABC the same night. That hour, hosted by Kristen Bell, includes musical performances by such stars as Kristin Chenoweth … whose performance as Sally in the 1999 Broad-way revival of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” earned her a Tony Award.Mendelson’s association with Schulz came largely out of a proposal for a documenta-ry on the cartoonist, who resisted at first, but relented after learning Mendelson had made one on baseball legend willie Mays that Schulz enjoyed. Ultimately, “nobody bought it,” Mendelson notes of the Schulz profile, “but Coca-Cola (executives) had seen it … and two years later, they called and said, ‘Let’s do a Christmas show.’ And that’s how it all happened.”

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

turns 50By Jay Bobbin

HOLIDAYSYOUR 2015 HOLIDAY GUIDE

Happy

Let’s celebrate! “A Charlie Brown Christmas” turns 50

The Story

Highlights on the season’s newest programming

Specials

Contents

A comprehensive list containing all of your favorite Holiday shows!

Holiday Programs

we marked your calendar with these all-time favorite Holiday programs!

Calendar

Nature’s Bounty!Make this easy wall hanging from gathered twigs, berries, and evergreen clippings, bundled together with a natural raffia tie.

4-5

�

Dazzle guests by whipping up a tasty recipe from a celebrity chef.

Holiday Recipe6

8-19

20

what you didn’t know about your favorite holiday classics. (Located at the bottom of most pages.)

AlsoDid you know? The original broadcast of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” preempted “The Munsters.”

Recognize this character? Shermy made a rare television appearance in the special complaining that he plays a shepherd every year. He was one of the first characters to appear in the original comic strip in 1950 but gradually disappeared from the cast.

No laughing matter!Charles Schulz refused to let network executives insert a laugh track into the cartoon, something that was standard for Tv comedies during that time.

Survive the holidays with tips from the do-it-yourself professionals.

7 Holiday Projects

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On its 50th anniversary, not only is Lee Mendelson grateful for “A Charlie Brown Christmas” as its producer, but also as a highly unexpected songwriter.“I wrote the words to ‘Christmas Time Is Here,’” he says, “and that’s been covered by about 100 people. And that’s overwhelming to me. If I ever thought Tony Ben-nett was going to sing a song I wrote … I mean, I’m a documentary filmmaker. To this day, I’m not sure how animation works.”Maybe not, but it’s worked well enough for the “Peanuts” specials to remain televi-sion staples for a half-century. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” was the first to bring Charles M. Schulz’s comic-strip characters to the home screen, and it has its long-tra-ditional seasonal showing, Nov. �0, on ABC. when it opens with its familiar scene of young skaters in a tranquil setting, Mendelson will be happy to hear his lyrics again.“The show was done and the song was an instrumental,” he recalls, “and I thought, ‘Maybe if I could find somebody to put some words to it … .’ But I couldn’t find anybody, and we only had two weeks. I literally sat down at my kitchen table, took out an envelope and wrote this little poem that was only one minute long. And that’s why the song is hard to record, because it’s only a one-minute scene. And then, that all happened … so who knew?”

The sound of words was important in terms of the casting of the characters, too. “Up until that time, adults had done children’s voices,” Mendelson reflects. “They never used real kids on cartoons, and we decided it would be more real if we did. we found an actor (for Charlie Brown), Peter Robbins, who had kind of a ‘blah’ voice – it’s hard to be a good actor and be ‘blah’ – and then, Linus (voiced by Chris Shea) had this great innocence about him and Lucy (Tracy Stratford), the crabbiness.”Several of the original voice actors appear in “It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown,” a retrospective special that precedes “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on ABC the same night. That hour, hosted by Kristen Bell, includes musical performances by such stars as Kristin Chenoweth … whose performance as Sally in the 1999 Broad-way revival of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” earned her a Tony Award.Mendelson’s association with Schulz came largely out of a proposal for a documenta-ry on the cartoonist, who resisted at first, but relented after learning Mendelson had made one on baseball legend willie Mays that Schulz enjoyed. Ultimately, “nobody bought it,” Mendelson notes of the Schulz profile, “but Coca-Cola (executives) had seen it … and two years later, they called and said, ‘Let’s do a Christmas show.’ And that’s how it all happened.”

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

turns 50By Jay Bobbin

HOLIDAYSYOUR 2015 HOLIDAY GUIDE

Happy

Let’s celebrate! “A Charlie Brown Christmas” turns 50

The Story

Highlights on the season’s newest programming

Specials

Contents

A comprehensive list containing all of your favorite Holiday shows!

Holiday Programs

we marked your calendar with these all-time favorite Holiday programs!

Calendar

Nature’s Bounty!Make this easy wall hanging from gathered twigs, berries, and evergreen clippings, bundled together with a natural raffia tie.

4-5

�

Dazzle guests by whipping up a tasty recipe from a celebrity chef.

Holiday Recipe6

8-19

20

what you didn’t know about your favorite holiday classics. (Located at the bottom of most pages.)

AlsoDid you know? The original broadcast of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” preempted “The Munsters.”

Recognize this character? Shermy made a rare television appearance in the special complaining that he plays a shepherd every year. He was one of the first characters to appear in the original comic strip in 1950 but gradually disappeared from the cast.

No laughing matter!Charles Schulz refused to let network executives insert a laugh track into the cartoon, something that was standard for Tv comedies during that time.

Survive the holidays with tips from the do-it-yourself professionals.

7 Holiday Projects

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“Christmas in Rockefeller Center” (Dec. 2, NBC, 8 p.m.):An event that’s an absolute sign of the season is captured by television cameras again, as this annual special is capped by the flipping of the switch that illuminates the giant tree in New York’s Rockefeller Center. “Today’s” Al Roker – who readily admits he considers himself “Mr. Holidays,” partially because of his yearly involvement here – is on hand again, introduc-ing celebrity guests and musical acts for most of the hour before the colorful lights go on.

“CMA Country Christmas” (Dec. �, ABC, 9 p.m.):For the sixth time, the annual special featuring country-music stars and seasonal tunes is hosted by Jennifer Nettles … who also gets in on the singing with her powerful and distinc-tive voice. The talent turnout generally is quite impressive, since the show – originating from Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry – is taped within days of the annual CMA Awards, mean-ing that many of the genre’s top stars are around. The performance benefits the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots Program.

“Just in Time for Christmas” (Dec. 5, Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.):A new “Hallmark Hall of Fame” drama is an annual tradition of the holiday season, and it remains in place with this new tale that incorporates the ever-popular “It’s a wonderful Life” theme … and makes william Shatner the angel in question. His character advises a woman who shows the future to a woman (Eloise Mumford) who has to decide whether to settle for small-town life with her would-be fiance (Michael Stahl-David) or accept a college teaching position elsewhere. Christopher Lloyd also stars.

“Last Chance for Christmas” (Dec, 6, Lifetime, 9 p.m.): Hilarie Burton has dealt with tougher stuff in her series work (“Extant,” “One Tree Hill”), but she’s also become a regular on the holiday Tv-movie circuit, as she confirms again with this new fantasy that involves Santa’s reindeer. Prancer is the specific concern, since he hurts a hoof right before Christmas, meaning a replacement is necessary – and the likeliest candidate belongs to a woman (Burton) who isn’t so sure about assisting the intended mission. Gabriel Hogan and Tim Matheson also star.

“Becoming Santa” (Dec. 12, Lifetime, 8 p.m.):The holiday season is a great time for reunions, and this seasonal new project offers one as Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter – the former “Family Ties’’ co-stars who have done Christmas movies together in the past – team again, this time as Santa and Mrs. Claus. Their daughter (“Hart of Dixie” alum Laura Bell Bundy) decides to bring her latest boyfriend (Jesse Hutch) home to meet them, “home” being the North Pole in this case. And get this: Her former beau turns out to be Jack Frost (Tony Cavalero).

“A Christmas Melody” (Dec. 19, Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.):Mariah Carey has had a musical standard with “All I want for Christmas Is You,” and now, she hopes to make this movie – which she directs as well as stars in – a seasonal staple as well. She clearly draws on her own background by playing a music teacher who helps a student compose a song to perform in a local variety show, thus helping the girl adjust to her new sur-roundings. And might Carey herself croon a tune or two in the picture? Take a wild guess.

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016” (Dec. �1, ABC, 8 p.m.):well, of course. where else would Seacrest (soon to start the final season of “American Idol”) and, frankly, millions of revelers and at-home viewers – be as the clock nears the stroke of midnight as Jan. 1 approaches? As usual, the host will preside over a music-packed celebration that starts in primetime with segments from both New York and Hollywood, then puts the focus on Times Square as the clock ticks down to the legendary annual descent of the giant crystal-paneled ball.

“Tournament of Roses Parade” (Jan. 1, ABC, NBC, Hallmark Channel, HGTv, 11:�0 a.m.):You want flowers for New Year’s Day? we’ve got your flowers right here … which should come as absolutely no surprise to anyone who watches this event annually. “Find Your Adven-ture” is the theme of the 127th edition, as floats and marching bands from across the country put on their finest displays as they literally parade through the streets of Pasadena, Calif. The Rose Queen and her court have another date at the Rose Bowl college football game later in the day.

“Great Performances: From vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2016” (Jan, 1, PBS; check local listings): As it was with her predecessor walter Cronkite, it’s become a given to find beloved stage and screen star Julie Andrews at the Austrian capital’s Musikverein on the first day of a new year, presiding over the television presentation of the vienna Philharmonic’s traditional concert of music composed by the Strauss family. She’s back there again as Mariss Jansons conducts the orchestra, and as usual, Andrews also tours many of the city’s notable sites.

“The Great Christmas Light Fight” (Dec. 7, ABC, 8 p.m.):For the third year, there’s an extra incentive for certain neighbor-hoods to light up with colorful displays celebrating the season, since 20 families participate in this competition to come up with the presentation ultimately determined to be the best. Taniya Nayak (“Restaurant: Impos-sible”) and Carter Oosterhouse (“Rowhouse Showdown”) are the program’s new judges, surveying the efforts of those who vie for a cash prize in each of the three weekly episodes.

“Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors” (Dec. 10, NBC, 9 p.m.)Though she’s not actually

a star of it, country-mu-sic icon Parton is a huge

factor in this new Tv movie -- in the form

of her 9-year-old self, portrayed by Alyvia Alyn Lind. Fellow singing star Jennifer Nettles and Rick Schroder play the young,

Smokey Mountains-raised Dolly’s parents, who were

huge influences on her ... as was the very special coat that gives the movie

and Parton’s same-named song their title. Gerald

McRaney also stars as her grandfather.

BY JAY BOBBINOUR FAvORITE HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Pictured: Taniya Nayak “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” “Just in Time for Christmas”“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016”“Becoming Santa”

BY JAY BOBBIN OUR FAvORITE HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

‘Lucy’ won’t leave you listless …As part of the “I Love Lucy Christmas Special” on Dec. 2�, CBS will air the first-ever colorized version of the “Lucy Does a Commercial” episode that originally aired in 1952. The “vitameatavegamin” skit is a classic that’s sure to bring laughs. The hour will also include “The Christmas Episode” from 1956, which is also being given first-time vintage color treatment. So if you’re headed out for some festive celebrations, be sure to set your DvR. But take it easy on the eggnog … you don’t want to be “unpoopular” and “pop out” at your holiday party!

On the top of the world For one week in November 1994, Tim Allen had the No. 1 movie at the box office (“The Santa Clause,” currently airing on ABC Family), the No. 1 rated television show (“Home Improvement”), and the No. 1 New York Times best-selling book (“Don’t Stand Too Close to a Naked Man”).


“Christmas in Rockefeller Center” (Dec. 2, NBC, 8 p.m.):An event that’s an absolute sign of the season is captured by television cameras again, as this annual special is capped by the flipping of the switch that illuminates the giant tree in New York’s Rockefeller Center. “Today’s” Al Roker – who readily admits he considers himself “Mr. Holidays,” partially because of his yearly involvement here – is on hand again, introduc-ing celebrity guests and musical acts for most of the hour before the colorful lights go on.

“CMA Country Christmas” (Dec. �, ABC, 9 p.m.):For the sixth time, the annual special featuring country-music stars and seasonal tunes is hosted by Jennifer Nettles … who also gets in on the singing with her powerful and distinc-tive voice. The talent turnout generally is quite impressive, since the show – originating from Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry – is taped within days of the annual CMA Awards, mean-ing that many of the genre’s top stars are around. The performance benefits the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots Program.

“Just in Time for Christmas” (Dec. 5, Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.):A new “Hallmark Hall of Fame” drama is an annual tradition of the holiday season, and it remains in place with this new tale that incorporates the ever-popular “It’s a wonderful Life” theme … and makes william Shatner the angel in question. His character advises a woman who shows the future to a woman (Eloise Mumford) who has to decide whether to settle for small-town life with her would-be fiance (Michael Stahl-David) or accept a college teaching position elsewhere. Christopher Lloyd also stars.

“Last Chance for Christmas” (Dec, 6, Lifetime, 9 p.m.): Hilarie Burton has dealt with tougher stuff in her series work (“Extant,” “One Tree Hill”), but she’s also become a regular on the holiday Tv-movie circuit, as she confirms again with this new fantasy that involves Santa’s reindeer. Prancer is the specific concern, since he hurts a hoof right before Christmas, meaning a replacement is necessary – and the likeliest candidate belongs to a woman (Burton) who isn’t so sure about assisting the intended mission. Gabriel Hogan and Tim Matheson also star.

“Becoming Santa” (Dec. 12, Lifetime, 8 p.m.):The holiday season is a great time for reunions, and this seasonal new project offers one as Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter – the former “Family Ties’’ co-stars who have done Christmas movies together in the past – team again, this time as Santa and Mrs. Claus. Their daughter (“Hart of Dixie” alum Laura Bell Bundy) decides to bring her latest boyfriend (Jesse Hutch) home to meet them, “home” being the North Pole in this case. And get this: Her former beau turns out to be Jack Frost (Tony Cavalero).

“A Christmas Melody” (Dec. 19, Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.):Mariah Carey has had a musical standard with “All I want for Christmas Is You,” and now, she hopes to make this movie – which she directs as well as stars in – a seasonal staple as well. She clearly draws on her own background by playing a music teacher who helps a student compose a song to perform in a local variety show, thus helping the girl adjust to her new sur-roundings. And might Carey herself croon a tune or two in the picture? Take a wild guess.

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016” (Dec. �1, ABC, 8 p.m.):well, of course. where else would Seacrest (soon to start the final season of “American Idol”) and, frankly, millions of revelers and at-home viewers – be as the clock nears the stroke of midnight as Jan. 1 approaches? As usual, the host will preside over a music-packed celebration that starts in primetime with segments from both New York and Hollywood, then puts the focus on Times Square as the clock ticks down to the legendary annual descent of the giant crystal-paneled ball.

“Tournament of Roses Parade” (Jan. 1, ABC, NBC, Hallmark Channel, HGTv, 11:�0 a.m.):You want flowers for New Year’s Day? we’ve got your flowers right here … which should come as absolutely no surprise to anyone who watches this event annually. “Find Your Adven-ture” is the theme of the 127th edition, as floats and marching bands from across the country put on their finest displays as they literally parade through the streets of Pasadena, Calif. The Rose Queen and her court have another date at the Rose Bowl college football game later in the day.

“Great Performances: From vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2016” (Jan, 1, PBS; check local listings): As it was with her predecessor walter Cronkite, it’s become a given to find beloved stage and screen star Julie Andrews at the Austrian capital’s Musikverein on the first day of a new year, presiding over the television presentation of the vienna Philharmonic’s traditional concert of music composed by the Strauss family. She’s back there again as Mariss Jansons conducts the orchestra, and as usual, Andrews also tours many of the city’s notable sites.

“The Great Christmas Light Fight” (Dec. 7, ABC, 8 p.m.):For the third year, there’s an extra incentive for certain neighbor-hoods to light up with colorful displays celebrating the season, since 20 families participate in this competition to come up with the presentation ultimately determined to be the best. Taniya Nayak (“Restaurant: Impos-sible”) and Carter Oosterhouse (“Rowhouse Showdown”) are the program’s new judges, surveying the efforts of those who vie for a cash prize in each of the three weekly episodes.

“Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors” (Dec. 10, NBC, 9 p.m.)Though she’s not actually

a star of it, country-mu-sic icon Parton is a huge

factor in this new Tv movie -- in the form

of her 9-year-old self, portrayed by Alyvia Alyn Lind. Fellow singing star Jennifer Nettles and Rick Schroder play the young,

Smokey Mountains-raised Dolly’s parents, who were

huge influences on her ... as was the very special coat that gives the movie

and Parton’s same-named song their title. Gerald

McRaney also stars as her grandfather.

BY JAY BOBBINOUR FAvORITE HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Pictured: Taniya Nayak “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” “Just in Time for Christmas”“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016”“Becoming Santa”

BY JAY BOBBIN OUR FAvORITE HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

‘Lucy’ won’t leave you listless …As part of the “I Love Lucy Christmas Special” on Dec. 2�, CBS will air the first-ever colorized version of the “Lucy Does a Commercial” episode that originally aired in 1952. The “vitameatavegamin” skit is a classic that’s sure to bring laughs. The hour will also include “The Christmas Episode” from 1956, which is also being given first-time vintage color treatment. So if you’re headed out for some festive celebrations, be sure to set your DvR. But take it easy on the eggnog … you don’t want to be “unpoopular” and “pop out” at your holiday party!

On the top of the world For one week in November 1994, Tim Allen had the No. 1 movie at the box office (“The Santa Clause,” currently airing on ABC Family), the No. 1 rated television show (“Home Improvement”), and the No. 1 New York Times best-selling book (“Don’t Stand Too Close to a Naked Man”).


Tarek and Christina

El Moussa’s “Flip or Flop,”

Holiday Home Tips Tarek: “One thing that I would say if you’re throwing a holiday party is, declutter your house. And make sure that the furniture is set up in a way that creates an open space; that way, there’ll be more room, and the house will appear larger.”

Christina: “I like things to be really glitzy and over-the-top, but I really like to incorporate the kids. (Daughter) Taylor’s at that age now where she likes to help, and when she wants something funky like a hot-pink Christ-mas tree, I let her do it … but it goes in her room. Then I let her help decorate the main tree with gleaming ornaments and things that I like.”

HOLIDAY HOME TIPS

Don’t miss the special “Flip or Flop” holiday edition airing Dec. 10 at 9 p.m. on HGTv

6 slices applewood-smoked bacon, sliced into 1-by-1/4-inch pieces3 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped6 cups frozen or fresh lima beans4 cups frozen or fresh corn4 cups chicken broth2 cups frozen cipollini onions3 cups finely shredded kale or collard greens4 tablespoons unsalted butterKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.

Return the pot with the bacon fat to medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the lima beans, corn, chicken broth and onions and bring to a simmer. Cook until the vegetables are heated through, about 15 minutes. Stir in the shredded kale and cook until it begins to wilt, another 3 to 5 minutes, then add the butter, reserved cooked bacon and salt and pepper to taste. Yield: 8 to 10 servingsActive Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes

Courtesy of Nancy Fuller “Farmhouse Rules” on Food

RECIPE FROM A CELEBRITY CHEF!

PINeAPPle-CheeSe CASSeRole By John Crook 1 cup sugar6 T. all-purpose flour2 cups grated cheddar2 (20 oz.) cans pineapple chunks, drained (saving about 6 T of the juice)1 cup Ritz cracker crumbs1 stick butter, melted•DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 F.Spray a 9x12 baking dish with nonstick spray. In a bowl, combine sugar and flour, then gradually stir in the grated cheese.Add drained pineapple and combine well, then pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. In another bowl, use a spatula to combine the Ritz cracker crumbs, reserved pineapple juice and melted butter. Carefully spread this mixture on top of the pineapple mixture in baking dish. •Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.

MINCeMeAT PIe ReCIPe By George DickiePastry for a two crust pie Two 9 oz. packages of condensed mincemeat crumbled3 cups of water1 egg yolk plus 2 tablespoons water – optional to put on top crust to get more of a golden crust •DirectionsPlace rack in lowest position in oven. Prepare pastry dough. In saucepan, combine mincement and water, bring to a boil. Cook and stir 1 minute. Cool. Turn into pastry-lined 9” or 10” pie plate. Cover with top crust, seal and flute edges of crust – cut 1” or 2” slits in center of pie. For a more golden crust, mix egg yolk and water, brush over entire surface of pie before baking. •Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden. Serve warm or cool.

hoT BUTTeReD RUM FoR Two By Dan ladd 12 oz of Apple Cider½ tsp butter½ tsp brown sugar6 oz Dark Rum*(*4 oz of honey for non-alcohol version)•Directions Mix apple cider, butter and brown sugar and heat until butter melts. Add rum, stir and serve hot. Adjust ingredients to your liking. Variations include cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and honey.

MY “ReCIPe” By Jay Bobbin Is to sit down at the table, survey the wonderful edibles that others have prepared … and then go about consuming them.

FROM OUR wRITERS!

SUCCoTASh

Crafting with the kids! Make a Candy Cane Mouse Materials Needed:medium gray, light gray and pink felt quartersall-purpose or fabric gluehot glue gun and glue sticks (optional)scissors

For complete instructions go to http://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/hand-made/kids-craft-make-a-candy-cane-mouse


Tarek and Christina

El Moussa’s “Flip or Flop,”

Holiday Home Tips Tarek: “One thing that I would say if you’re throwing a holiday party is, declutter your house. And make sure that the furniture is set up in a way that creates an open space; that way, there’ll be more room, and the house will appear larger.”

Christina: “I like things to be really glitzy and over-the-top, but I really like to incorporate the kids. (Daughter) Taylor’s at that age now where she likes to help, and when she wants something funky like a hot-pink Christ-mas tree, I let her do it … but it goes in her room. Then I let her help decorate the main tree with gleaming ornaments and things that I like.”

HOLIDAY HOME TIPS

Don’t miss the special “Flip or Flop” holiday edition airing Dec. 10 at 9 p.m. on HGTv

6 slices applewood-smoked bacon, sliced into 1-by-1/4-inch pieces3 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped6 cups frozen or fresh lima beans4 cups frozen or fresh corn4 cups chicken broth2 cups frozen cipollini onions3 cups finely shredded kale or collard greens4 tablespoons unsalted butterKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.

Return the pot with the bacon fat to medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the lima beans, corn, chicken broth and onions and bring to a simmer. Cook until the vegetables are heated through, about 15 minutes. Stir in the shredded kale and cook until it begins to wilt, another 3 to 5 minutes, then add the butter, reserved cooked bacon and salt and pepper to taste. Yield: 8 to 10 servingsActive Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes

Courtesy of Nancy Fuller “Farmhouse Rules” on Food

RECIPE FROM A CELEBRITY CHEF!

PINeAPPle-CheeSe CASSeRole By John Crook 1 cup sugar6 T. all-purpose flour2 cups grated cheddar2 (20 oz.) cans pineapple chunks, drained (saving about 6 T of the juice)1 cup Ritz cracker crumbs1 stick butter, melted•DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 F.Spray a 9x12 baking dish with nonstick spray. In a bowl, combine sugar and flour, then gradually stir in the grated cheese.Add drained pineapple and combine well, then pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. In another bowl, use a spatula to combine the Ritz cracker crumbs, reserved pineapple juice and melted butter. Carefully spread this mixture on top of the pineapple mixture in baking dish. •Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.

MINCeMeAT PIe ReCIPe By George DickiePastry for a two crust pie Two 9 oz. packages of condensed mincemeat crumbled3 cups of water1 egg yolk plus 2 tablespoons water – optional to put on top crust to get more of a golden crust •DirectionsPlace rack in lowest position in oven. Prepare pastry dough. In saucepan, combine mincement and water, bring to a boil. Cook and stir 1 minute. Cool. Turn into pastry-lined 9” or 10” pie plate. Cover with top crust, seal and flute edges of crust – cut 1” or 2” slits in center of pie. For a more golden crust, mix egg yolk and water, brush over entire surface of pie before baking. •Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden. Serve warm or cool.

hoT BUTTeReD RUM FoR Two By Dan ladd 12 oz of Apple Cider½ tsp butter½ tsp brown sugar6 oz Dark Rum*(*4 oz of honey for non-alcohol version)•Directions Mix apple cider, butter and brown sugar and heat until butter melts. Add rum, stir and serve hot. Adjust ingredients to your liking. Variations include cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and honey.

MY “ReCIPe” By Jay Bobbin Is to sit down at the table, survey the wonderful edibles that others have prepared … and then go about consuming them.

FROM OUR wRITERS!

SUCCoTASh

Crafting with the kids! Make a Candy Cane Mouse Materials Needed:medium gray, light gray and pink felt quartersall-purpose or fabric gluehot glue gun and glue sticks (optional)scissors

For complete instructions go to http://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/hand-made/kids-craft-make-a-candy-cane-mouse


DEC. 1Unwrapped Creative holiday cookies. COOK 7 pm Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The reindeer with the incandescent nose guides Santa’s sleigh through a bad storm on Christmas Eve. Based on the song by Johnny Marks. CBS 8 pm Cake Boss: Holiday Special 2015 (N) TLC 9 pm

DEC. 2Christmas in Rockefeller Center (N) The 8�rd annual tree-lighting ceremony in New York; Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Ro-ker and Natalie Morales host. NBC 8 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christ-mas Boris Karloff narrates an animated tale about the lonely and heartless title character who decides to dress up as Santa and steal the Christmas decorations, gifts and feast from the people of whoville. NBC 9 pm DEC. 3Toy Story That Time Forgot while at a post-Christmas play date, the gang finds itself in uncharted territory after some cool new action figures turn out to be delusional, leaving it up to Trixie to save the day. ABC 8 pm Shrek the Halls The ogre’s plans for a cozy family Christmas go awry when Donkey, Puss in Boots and the rest of the fairy-tale gang try to join in the fun. ABC 8:30 pm CMA Country Christmas (N) Music stars get into the Christmas spirit by performing holiday songs; Jennifer Nettles hosts. ABC 9 pmDEC. 4SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob inad-vertently helps Plankton get all the citizens of Bikini Bottom on Santa’s naughty list. NICK 7:30 pm

King of the Hill when Hank and Bobby hit the road in an 18-wheeler, the guys stow away in the back; Peggy and Luanne write a Christmas carol to make money. CARTOON 8 pm Bob’s Burgers The family has high hopes when Bob inherits a storage unit; when they learn a man named Chet (Zach Galifianakis) is living inside the unit, Linda invites Chet to stay at the restaurant. CARTOON 8:30 pm Bob’s Burgers The Belchers spend Christ-mas Eve running from a candy cane-shaped truck; Teddy gets stuck in the Santa trap. CARTOON 9 pm 2 Broke Girls Caroline and Max decide to get a loan so they can mass-produce their T-shirts and sell them at high-end boutiques; Sophie enters a holiday decorating contest. TBS 9 pm The Cleveland Show Cleveland lets a secret slip when he fills in as Santa Claus at the office holiday party; Roberta becomes an ani-mal-rights activist and tries to save a reindeer. CARTOON 9:30 pm DEC. 5Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town A mail-man (the voice of Fred Astaire) explains why Santa has whiskers, lives at the North Pole and brings presents once a year. Animated. ABC FAMILY 4 pm SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob inad-vertently helps Plankton get all the citizens of Bikini Bottom on Santa’s naughty list. NICK 4:30 pm Holiday Feast With Kelis Singer-songwriter and chef Kelis Rogers, kicks off the holiday season with a dinner party packed with fam-ily recipes. COOK 6 pm Game Shakers when the Game Shakers visit Double G on the set of his Christmas special, an accident during the opening num-

ber forces them to finish the show without him. NICK 6:30 pm The Thundermans Max is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Fu-ture on Christmas Eve, in hopes of putting him in the holiday spirit. NICK 7 pm Henry Danger when Captain Man gets arrested for committing a petty crime, he is forced to spend Christmas in jail. NICK 7:30 pm Toy Story That Time Forgot while at a post-Christmas play date, the gang finds itself in uncharted territory after some cool new action figures turn out to be delusional, leaving it up to Trixie to save the day. DISNEY 8 pm Nickelodeon Ho Ho Holiday Special (N) when Nickelodeon celebrities discover that a holiday party is actually an evil trap, they are forced to struggle through holiday-themed obstacles and challenges. NICK 8 pm Frosty’s Winter Wonderland The magic snowman marries; Andy Griffith narrates the animated story. DISNEY 8:30 pm Make It Pop (N) Sun Hi, Jodi and Corki learn the true meaning of the holidays when a blizzard traps everyone inside the school; the teens meet a mysterious new student. NICK 9 pm Game Shakers when the Game Shakers visit Double G on the set of his Christmas special, an accident during the opening num-ber forces them to finish the show without him. NICK 9:30 pmDEC. 6 Henry Danger when Captain Man gets arrested for committing a petty crime, he is forced to spend Christmas in jail. NICK 5 pm The Thundermans Max is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Fu-ture on Christmas Eve, in hopes of putting him in the holiday spirit. NICK 5:30 pm

Holiday Baking Championship The six remaining bakers revel in the warm flavor of ginger; for their first challenge they create mini desserts highlighting candied ginger, then create three different types of holiday cookies inspired by family traditions. FOOD 6 pm Nickelodeon Ho Ho Holiday Special when Nickelodeon celebrities discover that a holiday party is actually an evil trap, they are forced to struggle through holiday-themed obstacles and challenges. NICK 6 pm The Amazing World of Gumball The wattersons run over Santa and must save Christmas. CARTOON 7:30 pm Ro’s Tasty Treats: Holiday (N) Holiday en-tertaining with Rosanna Pansino. COOK 8 pm Game Shakers when the Game Shakers visit Double G on the set of his Christmas special, an accident during the opening num-ber forces them to finish the show without him. NICK 8:30 pm

Austin & Ally (N) A musician/singer and a songwriter combine their talents, but adven-ture is always soon to follow. DISNEY 9 pm Liv and Maddie (N) Identical twins manage teenage life which includes their parents work-ing at their high school. DISNEY 9:30 pmDEC. 7 The Best Thing I Ever Ate Coconut gold bars; traditional fruit cake; Rose Petal Petit Fours; bacon. COOK 8 pm Cake Wars (N) The remaining three teams create displays celebrating the 50th an-niversary of “A Charlie Brown Christmas”; Lindsey Schultz, artist and granddaughter of “Peanuts” creator Charles M. Schultz, helps judge the results. FOOD 9 pm DEC. 8Chopped Gingerbread houses in the ap-petizer round; prized meat and vegetable in the entree dish; holiday classic in the dessert basket. FOOD 7 pm Chopped Junior (N) In the appetizer round, the walls of gingerbread houses come down; in the entree round, the young cooks must make sweet ingredients work with leg of lamb; snowmen made of doughnuts in the dessert basket. FOOD 8 pm Fresh Off the Boat (N) Jessica tries to re-invent Santa Claus; Emery and Eddie look for the perfect Christmas gift for their mom. ABC 8:30 pm A Chef’s Life Holiday Special Chef viv-ian Howard’s holiday celebration features Southern cooking and Hanukkah traditions; recipes include corned ham, oyster dressing, hoppin’ john and red-velvet cake. PBS 9 pmDEC. 9The Middle (N) The Hecks decide to stay home on Christmas Eve and watch a mass on Tv; a hilarious series of events occur. ABC 8 pm

Tia Mowry at Home (N) Tia prepares some of her favorite holiday dishes to share with her closest friends; herb-crusted beef tenderloin with a horseradish cream sauce; miso brussels sprouts; garlic mashed potatoes; chai-spiced bundt cake. COOK 8 pm The Goldbergs (N) Beverly invents “Super Hanukkah” in an attempt to get her family into the holiday spirit. ABC 8:30 pm Holiday Feast With Kelis Singer-songwriter and chef Kelis Rogers, kicks off the holiday season with a dinner party packed with fam-ily recipes. COOK 9 pm Cutthroat Kitchen (N) Three chefs have to harvest ingredients from Christmas stock-ings to make a party dip; two chefs must pull around Santa in his sleigh while preparing a beef tenderloin dinner; making a snack for Santa in his workshop. FOOD 9 pm blackish (N) Dre worries that Christmas is too commercialized and Pops thinks the kids have forgotten the true meaning of Christ-mas. ABC 9:31 pm DEC. 10Michael Bublé Christmas (N) NBC 8 pm Cupcake Wars The best cupcakes presented at the Hollywood Christmas Parade. COOK 8 pm Braxton Family Values: Braxton Family Christmas (N) WE 8 pm Restaurant: Impossible (N) For the holi-days, Chef Robert Irvine is heading west to Jackson Hole, wyo. to visit the City Kids wilderness Project, a camp in the heart of the Grand Teton Mountains that welcomes at-risk teens from the inner city of washing-ton, D.C. FOOD 9 pm DEC. 11Last Man Standing (N) Mike asks his fam-ily to do a good deed rather than buy him a

Christmas gift; Chuck is nominated to be the in-store Santa at Outdoor Man. ABC 8 pm The 84th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (N) CW 8 pm Unwrapped Festive treats; Dove Chocolate Discoveries party; yams and sweet potatoes; pumpkin pie; gingerbread; sparkling wine to Sara Lee Cheesecake. COOK 8 pm Untold Stories of the E.R.: Holiday ER A man dressed as Santa is near death; a man swallows something strange at a party; a woman dressed as an elf passes out; a blue leg. DLC 8 pm Dr. Ken (N) Ken scrambles to fix his mis-take after realizing he forgot to request time off for a trip to Hawaii for the holidays. ABC 8:31 pm Lidia Celebrates America (N) Lidia Basti-anich prepares a diverse Christmas dinner at her home for celebrity guests who share their personal holiday stories. PBS 9 pm A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa Kermit, Fozzie, Gonzo and the gang inad-vertently misdirect three letters intended for Santa, so they decide to deliver them person-ally; whoopi Goldberg, Richard Griffiths, Tony Sirico, Steve Schirripa and Madison Pettis are scheduled to appear. AMC 9 pm The Best Thing I Ever Ate Coconut gold bars; traditional fruit cake; Rose Petal Petit Fours; bacon. COOK 9 pm DEC. 12All-Star Holiday Special: A Taste of Home Cooking Channel hosts share holiday dishes; peppermint pie; potato latkes. COOK 5 pm Restaurant: Impossible For the holidays, Chef Robert Irvine is heading west to Jack-son Hole, wyo. to visit the City Kids wil-derness Project, a camp in the heart of the Grand Teton Mountains that welcomes at-

risk teens from the inner city of washington, D.C. FOOD 5 pm 2 Broke Girls Max and Caroline apply for jobs as elves in a department store to earn extra money during the holiday season. TBS 5:30 pm Cutthroat Kitchen Three chefs have to harvest ingredients from Christmas stockings to make a party dip; two chefs must pull around Santa in his sleigh while preparing a beef tenderloin dinner; making a snack for Santa in his workshop. FOOD 6 pm Seinfeld George and his father celebrate an alternative holiday; Kramer goes back to work after a long bagel strike. TBS 7:30 pm Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The reindeer with the incandescent nose guides Santa’s sleigh through a bad storm on Christmas Eve. Based on the song by Johnny Marks. CBS 8 pm Rev Run’s Happy Holidays Rev’s family makes Ninjabread men; rich and creamy hot cocoa; Always on Time Prime Rib; Justin’s Cheesy Buttermilk Garlic Mash; Diggy’s Colorful Carrots. COOK 8 pm

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS and SPECIALS HOLIDAY PROGRAMS and SPECIALS

Pictured: Jennifer Nettles in CMA Country Christmas

Pictured: Michael Bublé in

“Michael Bublé

Christmas”

Truth in the madness The basis of “Jingle All the way” (seen this season on AMC) is based on a true story of the 1980s shop-ping frenzy over the Cabbage Patch dolls. Speaking of toys, Turbo-Man’s red suit is modeled after DC Comic superhero The Flash and you can find official Turbo-Man action figures for purchase on eBay.

A woman of many talentsIn “Frosty the Snowman” (1969), June Foray provided the voices of Karen, the teacher and the other children. Starting with the third airing of the special, most of her recordings as Karen and the other children were replaced with the voices of actual young children. Stay cool and don’t miss Frosty and Karen Dec. 18 on CBS.


DEC. 1Unwrapped Creative holiday cookies. COOK 7 pm Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The reindeer with the incandescent nose guides Santa’s sleigh through a bad storm on Christmas Eve. Based on the song by Johnny Marks. CBS 8 pm Cake Boss: Holiday Special 2015 (N) TLC 9 pm

DEC. 2Christmas in Rockefeller Center (N) The 8�rd annual tree-lighting ceremony in New York; Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Ro-ker and Natalie Morales host. NBC 8 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christ-mas Boris Karloff narrates an animated tale about the lonely and heartless title character who decides to dress up as Santa and steal the Christmas decorations, gifts and feast from the people of whoville. NBC 9 pm DEC. 3Toy Story That Time Forgot while at a post-Christmas play date, the gang finds itself in uncharted territory after some cool new action figures turn out to be delusional, leaving it up to Trixie to save the day. ABC 8 pm Shrek the Halls The ogre’s plans for a cozy family Christmas go awry when Donkey, Puss in Boots and the rest of the fairy-tale gang try to join in the fun. ABC 8:30 pm CMA Country Christmas (N) Music stars get into the Christmas spirit by performing holiday songs; Jennifer Nettles hosts. ABC 9 pmDEC. 4SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob inad-vertently helps Plankton get all the citizens of Bikini Bottom on Santa’s naughty list. NICK 7:30 pm

King of the Hill when Hank and Bobby hit the road in an 18-wheeler, the guys stow away in the back; Peggy and Luanne write a Christmas carol to make money. CARTOON 8 pm Bob’s Burgers The family has high hopes when Bob inherits a storage unit; when they learn a man named Chet (Zach Galifianakis) is living inside the unit, Linda invites Chet to stay at the restaurant. CARTOON 8:30 pm Bob’s Burgers The Belchers spend Christ-mas Eve running from a candy cane-shaped truck; Teddy gets stuck in the Santa trap. CARTOON 9 pm 2 Broke Girls Caroline and Max decide to get a loan so they can mass-produce their T-shirts and sell them at high-end boutiques; Sophie enters a holiday decorating contest. TBS 9 pm The Cleveland Show Cleveland lets a secret slip when he fills in as Santa Claus at the office holiday party; Roberta becomes an ani-mal-rights activist and tries to save a reindeer. CARTOON 9:30 pm DEC. 5Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town A mail-man (the voice of Fred Astaire) explains why Santa has whiskers, lives at the North Pole and brings presents once a year. Animated. ABC FAMILY 4 pm SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob inad-vertently helps Plankton get all the citizens of Bikini Bottom on Santa’s naughty list. NICK 4:30 pm Holiday Feast With Kelis Singer-songwriter and chef Kelis Rogers, kicks off the holiday season with a dinner party packed with fam-ily recipes. COOK 6 pm Game Shakers when the Game Shakers visit Double G on the set of his Christmas special, an accident during the opening num-

ber forces them to finish the show without him. NICK 6:30 pm The Thundermans Max is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Fu-ture on Christmas Eve, in hopes of putting him in the holiday spirit. NICK 7 pm Henry Danger when Captain Man gets arrested for committing a petty crime, he is forced to spend Christmas in jail. NICK 7:30 pm Toy Story That Time Forgot while at a post-Christmas play date, the gang finds itself in uncharted territory after some cool new action figures turn out to be delusional, leaving it up to Trixie to save the day. DISNEY 8 pm Nickelodeon Ho Ho Holiday Special (N) when Nickelodeon celebrities discover that a holiday party is actually an evil trap, they are forced to struggle through holiday-themed obstacles and challenges. NICK 8 pm Frosty’s Winter Wonderland The magic snowman marries; Andy Griffith narrates the animated story. DISNEY 8:30 pm Make It Pop (N) Sun Hi, Jodi and Corki learn the true meaning of the holidays when a blizzard traps everyone inside the school; the teens meet a mysterious new student. NICK 9 pm Game Shakers when the Game Shakers visit Double G on the set of his Christmas special, an accident during the opening num-ber forces them to finish the show without him. NICK 9:30 pmDEC. 6 Henry Danger when Captain Man gets arrested for committing a petty crime, he is forced to spend Christmas in jail. NICK 5 pm The Thundermans Max is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Fu-ture on Christmas Eve, in hopes of putting him in the holiday spirit. NICK 5:30 pm

Holiday Baking Championship The six remaining bakers revel in the warm flavor of ginger; for their first challenge they create mini desserts highlighting candied ginger, then create three different types of holiday cookies inspired by family traditions. FOOD 6 pm Nickelodeon Ho Ho Holiday Special when Nickelodeon celebrities discover that a holiday party is actually an evil trap, they are forced to struggle through holiday-themed obstacles and challenges. NICK 6 pm The Amazing World of Gumball The wattersons run over Santa and must save Christmas. CARTOON 7:30 pm Ro’s Tasty Treats: Holiday (N) Holiday en-tertaining with Rosanna Pansino. COOK 8 pm Game Shakers when the Game Shakers visit Double G on the set of his Christmas special, an accident during the opening num-ber forces them to finish the show without him. NICK 8:30 pm

Austin & Ally (N) A musician/singer and a songwriter combine their talents, but adven-ture is always soon to follow. DISNEY 9 pm Liv and Maddie (N) Identical twins manage teenage life which includes their parents work-ing at their high school. DISNEY 9:30 pmDEC. 7 The Best Thing I Ever Ate Coconut gold bars; traditional fruit cake; Rose Petal Petit Fours; bacon. COOK 8 pm Cake Wars (N) The remaining three teams create displays celebrating the 50th an-niversary of “A Charlie Brown Christmas”; Lindsey Schultz, artist and granddaughter of “Peanuts” creator Charles M. Schultz, helps judge the results. FOOD 9 pm DEC. 8Chopped Gingerbread houses in the ap-petizer round; prized meat and vegetable in the entree dish; holiday classic in the dessert basket. FOOD 7 pm Chopped Junior (N) In the appetizer round, the walls of gingerbread houses come down; in the entree round, the young cooks must make sweet ingredients work with leg of lamb; snowmen made of doughnuts in the dessert basket. FOOD 8 pm Fresh Off the Boat (N) Jessica tries to re-invent Santa Claus; Emery and Eddie look for the perfect Christmas gift for their mom. ABC 8:30 pm A Chef’s Life Holiday Special Chef viv-ian Howard’s holiday celebration features Southern cooking and Hanukkah traditions; recipes include corned ham, oyster dressing, hoppin’ john and red-velvet cake. PBS 9 pmDEC. 9The Middle (N) The Hecks decide to stay home on Christmas Eve and watch a mass on Tv; a hilarious series of events occur. ABC 8 pm

Tia Mowry at Home (N) Tia prepares some of her favorite holiday dishes to share with her closest friends; herb-crusted beef tenderloin with a horseradish cream sauce; miso brussels sprouts; garlic mashed potatoes; chai-spiced bundt cake. COOK 8 pm The Goldbergs (N) Beverly invents “Super Hanukkah” in an attempt to get her family into the holiday spirit. ABC 8:30 pm Holiday Feast With Kelis Singer-songwriter and chef Kelis Rogers, kicks off the holiday season with a dinner party packed with fam-ily recipes. COOK 9 pm Cutthroat Kitchen (N) Three chefs have to harvest ingredients from Christmas stock-ings to make a party dip; two chefs must pull around Santa in his sleigh while preparing a beef tenderloin dinner; making a snack for Santa in his workshop. FOOD 9 pm blackish (N) Dre worries that Christmas is too commercialized and Pops thinks the kids have forgotten the true meaning of Christ-mas. ABC 9:31 pm DEC. 10Michael Bublé Christmas (N) NBC 8 pm Cupcake Wars The best cupcakes presented at the Hollywood Christmas Parade. COOK 8 pm Braxton Family Values: Braxton Family Christmas (N) WE 8 pm Restaurant: Impossible (N) For the holi-days, Chef Robert Irvine is heading west to Jackson Hole, wyo. to visit the City Kids wilderness Project, a camp in the heart of the Grand Teton Mountains that welcomes at-risk teens from the inner city of washing-ton, D.C. FOOD 9 pm DEC. 11Last Man Standing (N) Mike asks his fam-ily to do a good deed rather than buy him a

Christmas gift; Chuck is nominated to be the in-store Santa at Outdoor Man. ABC 8 pm The 84th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (N) CW 8 pm Unwrapped Festive treats; Dove Chocolate Discoveries party; yams and sweet potatoes; pumpkin pie; gingerbread; sparkling wine to Sara Lee Cheesecake. COOK 8 pm Untold Stories of the E.R.: Holiday ER A man dressed as Santa is near death; a man swallows something strange at a party; a woman dressed as an elf passes out; a blue leg. DLC 8 pm Dr. Ken (N) Ken scrambles to fix his mis-take after realizing he forgot to request time off for a trip to Hawaii for the holidays. ABC 8:31 pm Lidia Celebrates America (N) Lidia Basti-anich prepares a diverse Christmas dinner at her home for celebrity guests who share their personal holiday stories. PBS 9 pm A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa Kermit, Fozzie, Gonzo and the gang inad-vertently misdirect three letters intended for Santa, so they decide to deliver them person-ally; whoopi Goldberg, Richard Griffiths, Tony Sirico, Steve Schirripa and Madison Pettis are scheduled to appear. AMC 9 pm The Best Thing I Ever Ate Coconut gold bars; traditional fruit cake; Rose Petal Petit Fours; bacon. COOK 9 pm DEC. 12All-Star Holiday Special: A Taste of Home Cooking Channel hosts share holiday dishes; peppermint pie; potato latkes. COOK 5 pm Restaurant: Impossible For the holidays, Chef Robert Irvine is heading west to Jack-son Hole, wyo. to visit the City Kids wil-derness Project, a camp in the heart of the Grand Teton Mountains that welcomes at-

risk teens from the inner city of washington, D.C. FOOD 5 pm 2 Broke Girls Max and Caroline apply for jobs as elves in a department store to earn extra money during the holiday season. TBS 5:30 pm Cutthroat Kitchen Three chefs have to harvest ingredients from Christmas stockings to make a party dip; two chefs must pull around Santa in his sleigh while preparing a beef tenderloin dinner; making a snack for Santa in his workshop. FOOD 6 pm Seinfeld George and his father celebrate an alternative holiday; Kramer goes back to work after a long bagel strike. TBS 7:30 pm Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The reindeer with the incandescent nose guides Santa’s sleigh through a bad storm on Christmas Eve. Based on the song by Johnny Marks. CBS 8 pm Rev Run’s Happy Holidays Rev’s family makes Ninjabread men; rich and creamy hot cocoa; Always on Time Prime Rib; Justin’s Cheesy Buttermilk Garlic Mash; Diggy’s Colorful Carrots. COOK 8 pm

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS and SPECIALS HOLIDAY PROGRAMS and SPECIALS

Pictured: Jennifer Nettles in CMA Country Christmas

Pictured: Michael Bublé in

“Michael Bublé

Christmas”

Truth in the madness The basis of “Jingle All the way” (seen this season on AMC) is based on a true story of the 1980s shop-ping frenzy over the Cabbage Patch dolls. Speaking of toys, Turbo-Man’s red suit is modeled after DC Comic superhero The Flash and you can find official Turbo-Man action figures for purchase on eBay.

A woman of many talentsIn “Frosty the Snowman” (1969), June Foray provided the voices of Karen, the teacher and the other children. Starting with the third airing of the special, most of her recordings as Karen and the other children were replaced with the voices of actual young children. Stay cool and don’t miss Frosty and Karen Dec. 18 on CBS.


Holiday Feast With Kelis Singer-songwriter and chef Kelis Rogers, kicks off the holiday season with a dinner party packed with fam-ily recipes. COOK 9 pm DEC. 13Cupcake Wars The best cupcakes presented at the Hollywood Christmas Parade. COOK 5 pm White House Christmas 2015 (N) Deco-rating the nation’s capital for the holidays. HGTV 6 pm The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf’s Story An elf named Chippey tries to help a young boy who is struggling to believe in the magic of Christmas. TBS 7 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christ-mas Boris Karloff narrates an animated tale about the lonely and heartless title character who decides to dress up as Santa and steal the Christmas decorations, gifts and feast from the people of whoville. TBS 7:30 pm Unwrapped 2.0: Festive Foods (N) Host Alfonso Ribeiro finds out how Ocean Spray’s jelly cranberry sauce gets that famous wiggle; how wick’s pumpkin pie is so creamy; how Dr. Praeger’s potato latkes fry up just right; how they get the snap in willa’s Shortbread gingersnaps. COOK 8 pm Toy Story That Time Forgot while at a post-Christmas play date, the gang finds itself in uncharted territory after some cool new action figures turn out to be delusional, leaving it up to Trixie to save the day. ABC FAMILY 9 pm Tia Mowry at Home Tia prepares some of her favorite holiday dishes to share with her closest friends; herb-crusted beef tenderloin with a horseradish cream sauce; miso brussels sprouts; garlic mashed potatoes; chai-spiced bundt cake. COOK 9 pm

Holiday Baking Championship (N) The five remaining bakers must make a candy apple dessert inspired by a candy apple gift, then figure out how turn the contents of a traditional gift basket into a delicious dessert. FOOD 9 pm DEC. 14Guy’s Grocery Games (N) Four veterans, representing the Army, Marines, Air Force and Navy march into Flavortown; first, they must make their best family holiday meal with a must-use ingredient; the chefs weigh their culinary options in making their home-town favorite. FOOD 8 pm Family Guy Peter shares his version of the Nativity story at Christmastime. TBS 8 pm The Best Thing I Ever Ate Coconut gold bars; traditional fruit cake; Rose Petal Petit Fours; bacon. COOK 8:30 pm Cake Wars (N) The final two teams are tasked with creating eye-popping, edible Snow Globes and the ultimate gingerbread house. FOOD 9 pm DEC. 15Toy Story That Time Forgot while at a post-Christmas play date, the gang finds itself in uncharted territory after some cool new action figures turn out to be delusional, leaving it up to Trixie to save the day. ABC 8 pm Shrek the Halls The ogre’s plans for a cozy family Christmas go awry when Donkey, Puss in Boots and the rest of the fairy-tale gang try to join in the fun. ABC 8:30 pm Untold Stories of the E.R.: Holiday ER A man dressed as Santa is near death; a man swallows something strange at a party; a woman dressed as an elf passes out; a blue leg. DLC 9 pm DEC. 16Duck Dynasty The Robertsons help out the mother of a longtime employee during the

yuletide season; Jep, Jase, Martin and God-win take part in a hammering competition; Kay and Si interrupt willie’s recording of a Christmas song. A&E 7:30 pm Duck Dynasty The Robertson family gears up for the holidays; Miss Kay creates a special four-meat dish; willie plays Santa at a church event for children; Jase and the men attempt to put up Christmas lights. A&E 8 pm Cutthroat Kitchen The chefs play white el-ephant to determine their sabotages for their ham dinner; two chefs gather around the tree to open presents filled with their new ingre-dients; cooking holiday cookies in a fireplace. FOOD 8 pm Tia Mowry at Home Tia prepares some of her favorite holiday dishes to share with her closest friends; herb-crusted beef tenderloin with a horseradish cream sauce; miso brussels sprouts; garlic mashed potatoes; chai-spiced bundt cake. COOK 8:30 pm Duck Dynasty The Robertsons plan a live performance of the Nativity for their church, but rehearsals for the event get off to a bumpy start; will and Jase seek the perfect Christmas gifts for their wives. A&E 9 pm Rev Run’s Happy Holidays Rev’s family makes Ninjabread men; rich and creamy hot cocoa; Always on Time Prime Rib; Justin’s Cheesy Buttermilk Garlic Mash; Diggy’s Colorful Carrots. COOK 9 pm Cutthroat Kitchen (N) Two chefs have to prep their Christmas quiche on a pile of snow; two chefs must make a duck dinner while sitting on Santa’s lap; eggnog dessert in a giant snow globe. FOOD 9 pm DEC. 17Disney Prep & Landing An elite unit of elves, Prep & Landing, ensures that homes around the world are properly prepared to be

visited by Santa Claus each Christmas Eve. ABC 8 pm The iHeartradio Jingle Ball 2015 (N) CW 8 pm Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas Santa Claus tells the story of Buddy’s trip to New York to meet the father he never knew he had — and how Buddy transforms the lives of everyone he meets. NBC 8 pm Cupcake Wars Four bakers compete to have their treats displayed at the New York City Ballet’s opening night party. COOK 8 pm Pawn Stars The guys get together for a Christmas barbecue; a debate on the best and worst deals ever made; the guys take a look back at all of the amazing restorations that Rick Dale and Danny have done for the pawn shop. HISTORY 8 pm

Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice Lanny and wayne race to recover classified North Pole technology that falls into the hands of a naughty kid. ABC 8:30 pm Blake Shelton’s Not So Family Christmas Blake Shelton hosts a star-studded event that includes comedy bits, performances of classic holiday songs and new music. NBC 9 pm DEC. 18Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice Lanny and wayne race to recover classified North Pole technology that falls into the hands of a naughty kid. ABC FAMILY 7 pm Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy heads to North Pole, Alaska, to visit local establish-ments. FOOD 7 pm Frosty the Snowman An animated adapta-tion of Romeo Muller’s story. Narrated by Jimmy Durante. CBS 8 pm Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer A youth embarks on a journey to find his miss-ing grandmother and prove that Santa Claus is real. CW 8 pm Unwrapped Sweet holiday treats. Host: Marc Summers. COOK 8 pm Yes, Virginia After being told by friends that Santa Claus does not exist, 8-year-old virginia writes a letter to the editor of The New York Sun asking if the jolly man is real. ABC 8:30 pm Frosty Returns A snow-removal spray threat-ens magic Frosty (voice of John Goodman); narrator Jonathan winters. CBS 8:30 pm A Home for the Holidays (N) Inspirational stories of adoption; musical performances from popular artists. CBS 9 pm Unwrapped 2.0: Festive Foods Host Al-fonso Ribeiro finds out how Ocean Spray’s jelly cranberry sauce gets that famous wiggle;

how wick’s pumpkin pie is so creamy; how Dr. Praeger’s potato latkes fry up just right; how they get the snap in willa’s Shortbread gingersnaps. COOK 9 pm DEC. 19Guy’s Grocery Games Four veterans, rep-resenting the Army, Marines, Air Force and Navy march into Flavortown; first, they must make their best family holiday meal with a must-use ingredient; the chefs weigh their culinary options in making their hometown favorite. FOOD 4 pm Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town A mail-man (the voice of Fred Astaire) explains why Santa has whiskers, lives at the North Pole and brings presents once a year. Animated. ABC FAMILY 4:05 pm Rev Run’s Happy Holidays Rev’s family makes Ninjabread men; rich and creamy hot cocoa; Always on Time Prime Rib; Justin’s Cheesy Buttermilk Garlic Mash; Diggy’s Colorful Carrots. COOK 5 pm All-Star Holiday Special: A Taste of Home Cooking Channel hosts share holiday dishes; peppermint pie; potato latkes. COOK 6 pm Cutthroat Kitchen Two chefs have to prep their Christmas quiche on a pile of snow; two chefs must make a duck dinner while sit-ting on Santa’s lap; eggnog dessert in a giant snow globe. FOOD 6 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christ-mas Boris Karloff narrates an animated tale about the lonely and heartless title character who decides to dress up as Santa and steal the Christmas decorations, gifts and feast from the people of whoville. TNT 6:30 pm Ro’s Tasty Treats: Holiday Holiday entertaining with Rosanna Pansino. COOK 7 pm I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown! Lucy and Linus’ little brother, Re-

Run, turns to Snoopy and Spike for holiday cheer. ABC 8 pm Unwrapped Festive treats; Dove Chocolate Discoveries party; yams and sweet potatoes; pumpkin pie; gingerbread; sparkling wine to Sara Lee Cheesecake. COOK 9 pm Chopped Cooking Channel stars Gabriele Corcos, Kelsey Nixon, Roger Mooking and Jim Stacy are set to take on a holiday chal-lenge; the appetizer basket features a whole roasted goose; a meat-and-potatoes entree round. FOOD 9 pm DEC. 20Chopped Cooking Channel stars Gabriele Corcos, Kelsey Nixon, Roger Mooking and Jim Stacy are set to take on a holiday chal-lenge; the appetizer basket features a whole roasted goose; a meat-and-potatoes entree round. FOOD 4 pm Cupcake Wars Four bakers compete to have their treats displayed at the New York City Ballet’s opening night party. COOK 5 pm Chopped Junior In the appetizer round, the walls of gingerbread houses come down; in the entree round, the young cooks must make sweet ingredients work with leg of lamb; snow-men made of doughnuts in the dessert basket. FOOD 5 pm Holiday Baking Championship The five remaining bakers must make a candy apple dessert inspired by a candy apple gift, then figure out how turn the contents of a tra-ditional gift basket into a delicious dessert. FOOD 6 pm Guy’s Grocery Games Four veterans, repre-senting the Army, Marines, Air Force and Navy march into Flavortown; first, they must make their best family holiday meal with a must-use ingredient; the chefs weigh their culinary options in making their hometown favorite. FOOD 7 pm

Rev Run’s Happy Holidays Rev’s family makes Ninjabread men; rich and creamy hot cocoa; Always on Time Prime Rib; Justin’s Cheesy Buttermilk Garlic Mash; Diggy’s Colorful Carrots. COOK 8 pm Holiday Baking Championship (N) The last three bakers must show off their decorat-ing chops by baking and beautifully deco-rating a sugar cookie tree; in the final heat, the bakers need to transform their assigned holiday tradition into an intricately decorated cake. FOOD 9 pm Tia Mowry at Home Tia prepares some of her favorite holiday dishes to share with her closest friends; herb-crusted beef tenderloin with a horseradish cream sauce; miso brussels sprouts; garlic mashed potatoes; chai-spiced bundt cake. COOK 9:30 pm

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS and SPECIALSHOLIDAY PROGRAMS and SPECIALS

No grandmother is safe!In one scene of the holiday special “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer,” grandma is run over from behind. In another she’s run over directly facing the oncoming sleigh. In yet another shot of the scene she turns her head to the side as the sleigh hits her. where’s the Tylenol? Have some sympathy for grandma and tune in Dec. 18 on The Cw.

Timeless …Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” prove you can still look young and be at the peak of success at any age! 2016 will see more of our favorite holiday characters reach notable milestones so set your party plans in motion for these upcoming celebrations. “The Santa Clause �: The Escape Clause” (2006) turns 10, “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (1966) will turn 50 and “It’s a wonderful Life” (1946) will be 70! we’re going to need some extra candles!

“Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas”


Holiday Feast With Kelis Singer-songwriter and chef Kelis Rogers, kicks off the holiday season with a dinner party packed with fam-ily recipes. COOK 9 pm DEC. 13Cupcake Wars The best cupcakes presented at the Hollywood Christmas Parade. COOK 5 pm White House Christmas 2015 (N) Deco-rating the nation’s capital for the holidays. HGTV 6 pm The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf’s Story An elf named Chippey tries to help a young boy who is struggling to believe in the magic of Christmas. TBS 7 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christ-mas Boris Karloff narrates an animated tale about the lonely and heartless title character who decides to dress up as Santa and steal the Christmas decorations, gifts and feast from the people of whoville. TBS 7:30 pm Unwrapped 2.0: Festive Foods (N) Host Alfonso Ribeiro finds out how Ocean Spray’s jelly cranberry sauce gets that famous wiggle; how wick’s pumpkin pie is so creamy; how Dr. Praeger’s potato latkes fry up just right; how they get the snap in willa’s Shortbread gingersnaps. COOK 8 pm Toy Story That Time Forgot while at a post-Christmas play date, the gang finds itself in uncharted territory after some cool new action figures turn out to be delusional, leaving it up to Trixie to save the day. ABC FAMILY 9 pm Tia Mowry at Home Tia prepares some of her favorite holiday dishes to share with her closest friends; herb-crusted beef tenderloin with a horseradish cream sauce; miso brussels sprouts; garlic mashed potatoes; chai-spiced bundt cake. COOK 9 pm

Holiday Baking Championship (N) The five remaining bakers must make a candy apple dessert inspired by a candy apple gift, then figure out how turn the contents of a traditional gift basket into a delicious dessert. FOOD 9 pm DEC. 14Guy’s Grocery Games (N) Four veterans, representing the Army, Marines, Air Force and Navy march into Flavortown; first, they must make their best family holiday meal with a must-use ingredient; the chefs weigh their culinary options in making their home-town favorite. FOOD 8 pm Family Guy Peter shares his version of the Nativity story at Christmastime. TBS 8 pm The Best Thing I Ever Ate Coconut gold bars; traditional fruit cake; Rose Petal Petit Fours; bacon. COOK 8:30 pm Cake Wars (N) The final two teams are tasked with creating eye-popping, edible Snow Globes and the ultimate gingerbread house. FOOD 9 pm DEC. 15Toy Story That Time Forgot while at a post-Christmas play date, the gang finds itself in uncharted territory after some cool new action figures turn out to be delusional, leaving it up to Trixie to save the day. ABC 8 pm Shrek the Halls The ogre’s plans for a cozy family Christmas go awry when Donkey, Puss in Boots and the rest of the fairy-tale gang try to join in the fun. ABC 8:30 pm Untold Stories of the E.R.: Holiday ER A man dressed as Santa is near death; a man swallows something strange at a party; a woman dressed as an elf passes out; a blue leg. DLC 9 pm DEC. 16Duck Dynasty The Robertsons help out the mother of a longtime employee during the

yuletide season; Jep, Jase, Martin and God-win take part in a hammering competition; Kay and Si interrupt willie’s recording of a Christmas song. A&E 7:30 pm Duck Dynasty The Robertson family gears up for the holidays; Miss Kay creates a special four-meat dish; willie plays Santa at a church event for children; Jase and the men attempt to put up Christmas lights. A&E 8 pm Cutthroat Kitchen The chefs play white el-ephant to determine their sabotages for their ham dinner; two chefs gather around the tree to open presents filled with their new ingre-dients; cooking holiday cookies in a fireplace. FOOD 8 pm Tia Mowry at Home Tia prepares some of her favorite holiday dishes to share with her closest friends; herb-crusted beef tenderloin with a horseradish cream sauce; miso brussels sprouts; garlic mashed potatoes; chai-spiced bundt cake. COOK 8:30 pm Duck Dynasty The Robertsons plan a live performance of the Nativity for their church, but rehearsals for the event get off to a bumpy start; will and Jase seek the perfect Christmas gifts for their wives. A&E 9 pm Rev Run’s Happy Holidays Rev’s family makes Ninjabread men; rich and creamy hot cocoa; Always on Time Prime Rib; Justin’s Cheesy Buttermilk Garlic Mash; Diggy’s Colorful Carrots. COOK 9 pm Cutthroat Kitchen (N) Two chefs have to prep their Christmas quiche on a pile of snow; two chefs must make a duck dinner while sitting on Santa’s lap; eggnog dessert in a giant snow globe. FOOD 9 pm DEC. 17Disney Prep & Landing An elite unit of elves, Prep & Landing, ensures that homes around the world are properly prepared to be

visited by Santa Claus each Christmas Eve. ABC 8 pm The iHeartradio Jingle Ball 2015 (N) CW 8 pm Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas Santa Claus tells the story of Buddy’s trip to New York to meet the father he never knew he had — and how Buddy transforms the lives of everyone he meets. NBC 8 pm Cupcake Wars Four bakers compete to have their treats displayed at the New York City Ballet’s opening night party. COOK 8 pm Pawn Stars The guys get together for a Christmas barbecue; a debate on the best and worst deals ever made; the guys take a look back at all of the amazing restorations that Rick Dale and Danny have done for the pawn shop. HISTORY 8 pm

Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice Lanny and wayne race to recover classified North Pole technology that falls into the hands of a naughty kid. ABC 8:30 pm Blake Shelton’s Not So Family Christmas Blake Shelton hosts a star-studded event that includes comedy bits, performances of classic holiday songs and new music. NBC 9 pm DEC. 18Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice Lanny and wayne race to recover classified North Pole technology that falls into the hands of a naughty kid. ABC FAMILY 7 pm Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy heads to North Pole, Alaska, to visit local establish-ments. FOOD 7 pm Frosty the Snowman An animated adapta-tion of Romeo Muller’s story. Narrated by Jimmy Durante. CBS 8 pm Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer A youth embarks on a journey to find his miss-ing grandmother and prove that Santa Claus is real. CW 8 pm Unwrapped Sweet holiday treats. Host: Marc Summers. COOK 8 pm Yes, Virginia After being told by friends that Santa Claus does not exist, 8-year-old virginia writes a letter to the editor of The New York Sun asking if the jolly man is real. ABC 8:30 pm Frosty Returns A snow-removal spray threat-ens magic Frosty (voice of John Goodman); narrator Jonathan winters. CBS 8:30 pm A Home for the Holidays (N) Inspirational stories of adoption; musical performances from popular artists. CBS 9 pm Unwrapped 2.0: Festive Foods Host Al-fonso Ribeiro finds out how Ocean Spray’s jelly cranberry sauce gets that famous wiggle;

how wick’s pumpkin pie is so creamy; how Dr. Praeger’s potato latkes fry up just right; how they get the snap in willa’s Shortbread gingersnaps. COOK 9 pm DEC. 19Guy’s Grocery Games Four veterans, rep-resenting the Army, Marines, Air Force and Navy march into Flavortown; first, they must make their best family holiday meal with a must-use ingredient; the chefs weigh their culinary options in making their hometown favorite. FOOD 4 pm Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town A mail-man (the voice of Fred Astaire) explains why Santa has whiskers, lives at the North Pole and brings presents once a year. Animated. ABC FAMILY 4:05 pm Rev Run’s Happy Holidays Rev’s family makes Ninjabread men; rich and creamy hot cocoa; Always on Time Prime Rib; Justin’s Cheesy Buttermilk Garlic Mash; Diggy’s Colorful Carrots. COOK 5 pm All-Star Holiday Special: A Taste of Home Cooking Channel hosts share holiday dishes; peppermint pie; potato latkes. COOK 6 pm Cutthroat Kitchen Two chefs have to prep their Christmas quiche on a pile of snow; two chefs must make a duck dinner while sit-ting on Santa’s lap; eggnog dessert in a giant snow globe. FOOD 6 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christ-mas Boris Karloff narrates an animated tale about the lonely and heartless title character who decides to dress up as Santa and steal the Christmas decorations, gifts and feast from the people of whoville. TNT 6:30 pm Ro’s Tasty Treats: Holiday Holiday entertaining with Rosanna Pansino. COOK 7 pm I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown! Lucy and Linus’ little brother, Re-

Run, turns to Snoopy and Spike for holiday cheer. ABC 8 pm Unwrapped Festive treats; Dove Chocolate Discoveries party; yams and sweet potatoes; pumpkin pie; gingerbread; sparkling wine to Sara Lee Cheesecake. COOK 9 pm Chopped Cooking Channel stars Gabriele Corcos, Kelsey Nixon, Roger Mooking and Jim Stacy are set to take on a holiday chal-lenge; the appetizer basket features a whole roasted goose; a meat-and-potatoes entree round. FOOD 9 pm DEC. 20Chopped Cooking Channel stars Gabriele Corcos, Kelsey Nixon, Roger Mooking and Jim Stacy are set to take on a holiday chal-lenge; the appetizer basket features a whole roasted goose; a meat-and-potatoes entree round. FOOD 4 pm Cupcake Wars Four bakers compete to have their treats displayed at the New York City Ballet’s opening night party. COOK 5 pm Chopped Junior In the appetizer round, the walls of gingerbread houses come down; in the entree round, the young cooks must make sweet ingredients work with leg of lamb; snow-men made of doughnuts in the dessert basket. FOOD 5 pm Holiday Baking Championship The five remaining bakers must make a candy apple dessert inspired by a candy apple gift, then figure out how turn the contents of a tra-ditional gift basket into a delicious dessert. FOOD 6 pm Guy’s Grocery Games Four veterans, repre-senting the Army, Marines, Air Force and Navy march into Flavortown; first, they must make their best family holiday meal with a must-use ingredient; the chefs weigh their culinary options in making their hometown favorite. FOOD 7 pm

Rev Run’s Happy Holidays Rev’s family makes Ninjabread men; rich and creamy hot cocoa; Always on Time Prime Rib; Justin’s Cheesy Buttermilk Garlic Mash; Diggy’s Colorful Carrots. COOK 8 pm Holiday Baking Championship (N) The last three bakers must show off their decorat-ing chops by baking and beautifully deco-rating a sugar cookie tree; in the final heat, the bakers need to transform their assigned holiday tradition into an intricately decorated cake. FOOD 9 pm Tia Mowry at Home Tia prepares some of her favorite holiday dishes to share with her closest friends; herb-crusted beef tenderloin with a horseradish cream sauce; miso brussels sprouts; garlic mashed potatoes; chai-spiced bundt cake. COOK 9:30 pm

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS and SPECIALSHOLIDAY PROGRAMS and SPECIALS

No grandmother is safe!In one scene of the holiday special “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer,” grandma is run over from behind. In another she’s run over directly facing the oncoming sleigh. In yet another shot of the scene she turns her head to the side as the sleigh hits her. where’s the Tylenol? Have some sympathy for grandma and tune in Dec. 18 on The Cw.

Timeless …Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” prove you can still look young and be at the peak of success at any age! 2016 will see more of our favorite holiday characters reach notable milestones so set your party plans in motion for these upcoming celebrations. “The Santa Clause �: The Escape Clause” (2006) turns 10, “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (1966) will turn 50 and “It’s a wonderful Life” (1946) will be 70! we’re going to need some extra candles!

“Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

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Toy Story That Time Forgot while at a post-Christmas play date, the gang finds itself in uncharted territory after some cool new action figures turn out to be delusional, leav-ing it up to Trixie to save the day. DISNEY 9:45 pm

DEC. 21Unwrapped Festive treats; Dove Chocolate Discoveries party; yams and sweet potatoes; pumpkin pie; gingerbread; sparkling wine to Sara Lee Cheesecake. COOK 7 pm Toy Story That Time Forgot while at a post-Christmas play date, the gang finds itself in uncharted territory after some cool new action figures turn out to be delusional, leav-ing it up to Trixie to save the day. DISNEY 7:30 pm Christmas With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Santino Fontana and the Sesame Street Muppets (N) The Mormon Tabernacle Choir celebrates the holidays with Santino Fontana and the Muppets from “Sesame Street.” PBS 9 pm Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph the reindeer comes to the rescue when an evil bird kidnaps the New Year baby. voices of Red Skelton, Frank Gorshin, Morey Amsterdam. DISNEY 9 pm

DEC. 22Unwrapped Holiday treats and traditions. COOK 7 pm Chopped Four chefs that use their talents to do good in their communities, compete against each other. FOOD 7 pm A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa Kermit, Fozzie, Gonzo and the gang inad-vertently misdirect three letters intended for Santa, so they decide to deliver them person-ally; whoopi Goldberg, Richard Griffiths,

Tony Sirico, Steve Schirripa and Madison Pettis are scheduled to appear. AMC 8 pm

DEC. 23Mickey’s Christmas Carol Mickey Mouse is Bob Cratchit to Scrooge McDuck’s Scrooge in this version of “A Christmas Carol.” ABC FAMILY 7 pm Doctor Who As the newly regenerated Doctor drifts in and out of consciousness, Christmas becomes a time of terror on planet Earth with the whole of mankind falling under the shadow of the sinister alien Sycorax. BBC-A 7 pm Unwrapped Sweet holiday treats. Host: Marc Summers. COOK 7 pm Seinfeld George and his father celebrate an alternative holiday; Kramer goes back to work after a long bagel strike. TBS 7:30 pm I Love Lucy Christmas Special (N) while decorating for Christmas, the Ricar-dos and Mertzes reflect on how their lives have changed since the arrival of Little Ricky; Lucy lands a commercial selling a health tonic, vitameatavegamin, which turns out to contain 2� percent alcohol. CBS 8 pm Happy Holidays With Bing and Frank A compilation clip of Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra singing holiday songs. TCM 8 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christ-mas Boris Karloff narrates an animated tale about the lonely and heartless title character who decides to dress up as Santa and steal the Christmas decorations, gifts and feast from the people of whoville. NBC 8:30 pm How Murray Saved Christmas A cranky deli owner does a weirdly wonderful job when he finds himself forced to fill in for Santa one Christmas. NBC 9 pm

DEC. 24Unwrapped Creative holiday cookies. COOK 7 pm 2 Broke Girls Caroline and Max decide to get a loan so they can mass-produce their T-shirts and sell them at high-end boutiques; Sophie enters a holiday decorating contest. TBS 7:30 pm It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown Kristen Bell hosts a celebration honoring 50 years of the iconic animated tale, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”; celebrities share trea-sured memories; acclaimed guests perform vince Guaraldi’s classics. ABC 8 pm Doctor Who The Doctor makes sacrifices to save a town called Christmas. BBC-A 8:20 pm A Charlie Brown Christmas Charlie Brown and Linus search for the meaning of Christmas; the short “Prep & Landing: Operation Secret Santa” accompanies the holiday classic. ABC 9 pm Christmas With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Santino Fontana and the Sesame Street Muppets The Mormon Taber-nacle Choir celebrates the holidays with San-tino Fontana and the Muppets from “Sesame Street.” PBS 9 pm

DEC. 25Guy’s Disney Holiday Guy explores the holiday-themed meals and treats at Disney-land. FOOD 7 pm CMA Country Christmas Music stars get into the Christmas spirit by performing holi-day songs; Jennifer Nettles hosts. ABC 8 pm The iHeartradio Jingle Ball 2015 CW 8 pm That ’70s Show Eric uses Red’s money, which was intended for a Christmas tree, for a party; Laurie spikes the punch. IFC 8 pm

That ’70s Show Eric (Topher Grace) stum-bles home from Hyde and Bud’s (Danny Masterson, guest star Robert Hays) holiday bash and pukes in Red’s (Kurtwood Smith) shoes. IFC 8:30 pm That ’70s Show Eric agrees to direct the church’s Christmas pageant, and the casting of his friends leads to disagreements over the interpretation. IFC 9 pm That ’70s Show Jackie invites the guys to her high-school dance; Kelso visits Brooke (Shannon Elizabeth) at the library; Kitty casts Red as Santa Claus, sparking a rivalry between him and Bob. IFC 9:30 pm

DEC. 27Holiday Baking Championship The last three bakers must show off their decorating chops by baking and beautifully decorating a sugar cookie tree. FOOD 6 pm Masterpiece Classic After a shooting party at a castle in Northumberland, the Crawleys return to Downton for the Christmas holi-day. PBS 9 pm

DEC. 28Happy New Year, Charlie Brown while other members of the Peanuts gang plan a holiday celebration, Charlie Brown struggles with “war and Peace.”ABC 8 pm Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph the reindeer comes to the rescue when an evil bird kidnaps the New Year baby. ABC 9 pm

DEC. 30The iHeartradio Jingle Ball 2015 CW 8 pm

DEC. 31Live From Lincoln Center (N) The New York Philharmonic rings in the New Year with the sounds of Paris; with Susan Gra-ham. PBS 8 pm

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS and SPECIALS

Out of lip-syncIn the 1947 movie “white Christmas,” a close-up of Danny Kaye shows his lips moving during the song “Snow” on the train but the voice coming out is definitely Bing Crosby’s. This happens a couple of times during the song. Try to catch the goof during it’s annual airings on AMC.

DEC. 1The Polar Express (2004) Animated. The conductor of a train to the North Pole guides a boy who questions the existence of Santa Claus. ABC FAMILY 7 pm The Three Gifts (2009) Three orphaned boys temporarily stay with a couple dur-ing the holidays. HM&M 7 pm Christmas With the Kranks (2004) A Chicago couple scramble to put together a holiday celebration after their daughter decides to come home for Christmas. AMC 8 pm Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas! (2011) Chaos strikes when a woman and her daughter get separated from their fam-ily during the holidays. DISNEY 8 pm Crown for Christmas (2015) Sparks fly between a European king and the govern-ess who cares for his daughter. HALLMARK 8 pm A Gift Wrapped Christmas (2015) A personal shopper tries to make her new client get into the holiday spirit and spend more time with his young son. LIFETIME 8 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) A curmudgeon living atop Mount Crumpit sets out to quash the yuletide preparations of the Christ-mas-loving whos of whoville. Anthony Hopkins narrates. ABC FAMILY 9 pm Finding John Christmas (2003) with help from a photographer, a nurse search-es for a former firefighter who may be her long-lost brother. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 2Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery (2015) As Christmas approaches,

amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen takes a break from baking to investigate the mur-der of an entrepreneur. HM&M 7 pm Jingle All the Way (1996) A crazed postman, a tough policeman and a shady Santa impede a workaholic seeking a cov-eted toy for his son. AMC 8 pm Northpole: Open for Christmas (2015) During Christmastime a handyman and an elf persuade a businesswoman to keep the inn that she inherited from her aunt. HALLMARK 8 pm The Christmas Gift (2015) A journalist decides to write a holiday piece about her search for a “Secret Santa” from her child-hood whose anonymous gift made a huge impact on her life. LIFETIME 8 pm The Santa Clause (1994) An adman takes over for the bearded, big-bellied fel-low after a rooftop mishap on Christmas Eve. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm Angels and Ornaments (2014) During the holidays, a mysterious co-worker tries to play matchmaker for a musician and her childhood friend. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 3Deck the Halls (2011) An amateur sleuth helps a private eye investigate the kidnap-ping of her father. HM&M 7 pm A Dennis the Menace Christmas (2007) A mischievous boy tries to show his neighbor the holiday spirit while hoping Santa Claus grants his wish for a bicycle. AMC 8 pm Home Alone: The Holiday Heist (2012) with his parents away, an 8-year-old engages in a battle of wits with some thieves. DISNEY 8 pm Angel of Christmas (2015) Susan has been a holiday Grinch since her boyfriend dumped her on Christmas. when she

gets her first big break to write her own headline story, she must write about her family’s carved wooden Christmas angel. HALLMARK 8 pm Fred Claus (2007) The yuletide season brings headaches for Santa Claus, who bails his ne’er-do-well brother Fred out of trouble and puts him to work in his fac-tory. ABC FAMILY 8:15 pm Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas (2014) Postal detectives delay their own travel plans to help a little girl who wrote an urgent letter to God. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 4Fred Claus (2007) The yuletide season brings headaches for Santa Claus, who bails his ne’er-do-well brother Fred out of trouble and puts him to work in his fac-tory. ABC FAMILY 7 pm Scrooged (1988) A ruthless Tv-network chief meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. AMC 7 pm The Christmas Ornament (2013) Kathy plans to avoid any holiday traditions that bring back memories of her late husband until she receives an ornament from a handsome shop owner. To move on from her loss, Kathy works for a balance be-tween her memories and finding a future. HM&M 7 pm Dear Secret Santa (2013) Mourning the loss of her recently deceased friend, a wom-an receives a surprising Christmas card from a secret admirer. LIFETIME 8 pm It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947) A hobo shares a New York mansion with a veteran and others who need a wintertime place to stay. TCM 8 pm

Scrooged (1988) A ruthless Tv-network chief meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. AMC 9 pm Elf (2003) Adopted as a baby by one of Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. ABC FAMILY 9:30 pm

DEC. 5’Tis the Season for Love (2015) An out-of-work actress finds romance after returning to her quaint hometown during Christmastime. HALLMARK 4 pm A Christmas Kiss (2011) Trapped in an elevator, a designer shares an impulsive kiss with the boyfriend of her new boss. ION 5 pm The Polar Express (2004) Animated. The conductor of a train to the North Pole guides a boy who questions the exis-tence of Santa Claus. ABC FAMILY 5 pm The Christmas Card (2006) Home on leave, a soldier visits a small town and falls for the woman who wrote a well-wishing card to the troops. HM&M 5 pm Snow Bride (2013) A tabloid reporter races to find juicy gossip on a prominent political family. She ends up spending the week before Christmas with the family and falls for one of their sons. HALLMARK 6 pm A Gift Wrapped Christmas (2015) A personal shopper tries to make her new client get into the holiday spirit and spend more time with his young son. LIFETIME 6 pm A Christmas Kiss II (2014) Sparks fly during the holidays when a woman kisses a billionaire playboy under the mistletoe. ION 7 pm

HOLIDAY MOvIES

wardrobe check!In the 200� movie “Elf,” will Ferrell caused several minor traffic accidents when walking through the Lincoln Tunnel in his costume because people were so surprised to see him wearing an elf outfit. Ferrell actually turned down $29 million to be in Elf 2 in late 201�. Catch his sugar-eating-shenanigans on ABC Family Dec. 4, 5, 9, 12, 15, 20, and 24.

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Toy Story That Time Forgot while at a post-Christmas play date, the gang finds itself in uncharted territory after some cool new action figures turn out to be delusional, leav-ing it up to Trixie to save the day. DISNEY 9:45 pm

DEC. 21Unwrapped Festive treats; Dove Chocolate Discoveries party; yams and sweet potatoes; pumpkin pie; gingerbread; sparkling wine to Sara Lee Cheesecake. COOK 7 pm Toy Story That Time Forgot while at a post-Christmas play date, the gang finds itself in uncharted territory after some cool new action figures turn out to be delusional, leav-ing it up to Trixie to save the day. DISNEY 7:30 pm Christmas With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Santino Fontana and the Sesame Street Muppets (N) The Mormon Tabernacle Choir celebrates the holidays with Santino Fontana and the Muppets from “Sesame Street.” PBS 9 pm Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph the reindeer comes to the rescue when an evil bird kidnaps the New Year baby. voices of Red Skelton, Frank Gorshin, Morey Amsterdam. DISNEY 9 pm

DEC. 22Unwrapped Holiday treats and traditions. COOK 7 pm Chopped Four chefs that use their talents to do good in their communities, compete against each other. FOOD 7 pm A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa Kermit, Fozzie, Gonzo and the gang inad-vertently misdirect three letters intended for Santa, so they decide to deliver them person-ally; whoopi Goldberg, Richard Griffiths,

Tony Sirico, Steve Schirripa and Madison Pettis are scheduled to appear. AMC 8 pm

DEC. 23Mickey’s Christmas Carol Mickey Mouse is Bob Cratchit to Scrooge McDuck’s Scrooge in this version of “A Christmas Carol.” ABC FAMILY 7 pm Doctor Who As the newly regenerated Doctor drifts in and out of consciousness, Christmas becomes a time of terror on planet Earth with the whole of mankind falling under the shadow of the sinister alien Sycorax. BBC-A 7 pm Unwrapped Sweet holiday treats. Host: Marc Summers. COOK 7 pm Seinfeld George and his father celebrate an alternative holiday; Kramer goes back to work after a long bagel strike. TBS 7:30 pm I Love Lucy Christmas Special (N) while decorating for Christmas, the Ricar-dos and Mertzes reflect on how their lives have changed since the arrival of Little Ricky; Lucy lands a commercial selling a health tonic, vitameatavegamin, which turns out to contain 2� percent alcohol. CBS 8 pm Happy Holidays With Bing and Frank A compilation clip of Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra singing holiday songs. TCM 8 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christ-mas Boris Karloff narrates an animated tale about the lonely and heartless title character who decides to dress up as Santa and steal the Christmas decorations, gifts and feast from the people of whoville. NBC 8:30 pm How Murray Saved Christmas A cranky deli owner does a weirdly wonderful job when he finds himself forced to fill in for Santa one Christmas. NBC 9 pm

DEC. 24Unwrapped Creative holiday cookies. COOK 7 pm 2 Broke Girls Caroline and Max decide to get a loan so they can mass-produce their T-shirts and sell them at high-end boutiques; Sophie enters a holiday decorating contest. TBS 7:30 pm It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown Kristen Bell hosts a celebration honoring 50 years of the iconic animated tale, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”; celebrities share trea-sured memories; acclaimed guests perform vince Guaraldi’s classics. ABC 8 pm Doctor Who The Doctor makes sacrifices to save a town called Christmas. BBC-A 8:20 pm A Charlie Brown Christmas Charlie Brown and Linus search for the meaning of Christmas; the short “Prep & Landing: Operation Secret Santa” accompanies the holiday classic. ABC 9 pm Christmas With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Santino Fontana and the Sesame Street Muppets The Mormon Taber-nacle Choir celebrates the holidays with San-tino Fontana and the Muppets from “Sesame Street.” PBS 9 pm

DEC. 25Guy’s Disney Holiday Guy explores the holiday-themed meals and treats at Disney-land. FOOD 7 pm CMA Country Christmas Music stars get into the Christmas spirit by performing holi-day songs; Jennifer Nettles hosts. ABC 8 pm The iHeartradio Jingle Ball 2015 CW 8 pm That ’70s Show Eric uses Red’s money, which was intended for a Christmas tree, for a party; Laurie spikes the punch. IFC 8 pm

That ’70s Show Eric (Topher Grace) stum-bles home from Hyde and Bud’s (Danny Masterson, guest star Robert Hays) holiday bash and pukes in Red’s (Kurtwood Smith) shoes. IFC 8:30 pm That ’70s Show Eric agrees to direct the church’s Christmas pageant, and the casting of his friends leads to disagreements over the interpretation. IFC 9 pm That ’70s Show Jackie invites the guys to her high-school dance; Kelso visits Brooke (Shannon Elizabeth) at the library; Kitty casts Red as Santa Claus, sparking a rivalry between him and Bob. IFC 9:30 pm

DEC. 27Holiday Baking Championship The last three bakers must show off their decorating chops by baking and beautifully decorating a sugar cookie tree. FOOD 6 pm Masterpiece Classic After a shooting party at a castle in Northumberland, the Crawleys return to Downton for the Christmas holi-day. PBS 9 pm

DEC. 28Happy New Year, Charlie Brown while other members of the Peanuts gang plan a holiday celebration, Charlie Brown struggles with “war and Peace.”ABC 8 pm Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph the reindeer comes to the rescue when an evil bird kidnaps the New Year baby. ABC 9 pm

DEC. 30The iHeartradio Jingle Ball 2015 CW 8 pm

DEC. 31Live From Lincoln Center (N) The New York Philharmonic rings in the New Year with the sounds of Paris; with Susan Gra-ham. PBS 8 pm

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS and SPECIALS

Out of lip-syncIn the 1947 movie “white Christmas,” a close-up of Danny Kaye shows his lips moving during the song “Snow” on the train but the voice coming out is definitely Bing Crosby’s. This happens a couple of times during the song. Try to catch the goof during it’s annual airings on AMC.

DEC. 1The Polar Express (2004) Animated. The conductor of a train to the North Pole guides a boy who questions the existence of Santa Claus. ABC FAMILY 7 pm The Three Gifts (2009) Three orphaned boys temporarily stay with a couple dur-ing the holidays. HM&M 7 pm Christmas With the Kranks (2004) A Chicago couple scramble to put together a holiday celebration after their daughter decides to come home for Christmas. AMC 8 pm Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas! (2011) Chaos strikes when a woman and her daughter get separated from their fam-ily during the holidays. DISNEY 8 pm Crown for Christmas (2015) Sparks fly between a European king and the govern-ess who cares for his daughter. HALLMARK 8 pm A Gift Wrapped Christmas (2015) A personal shopper tries to make her new client get into the holiday spirit and spend more time with his young son. LIFETIME 8 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) A curmudgeon living atop Mount Crumpit sets out to quash the yuletide preparations of the Christ-mas-loving whos of whoville. Anthony Hopkins narrates. ABC FAMILY 9 pm Finding John Christmas (2003) with help from a photographer, a nurse search-es for a former firefighter who may be her long-lost brother. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 2Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery (2015) As Christmas approaches,

amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen takes a break from baking to investigate the mur-der of an entrepreneur. HM&M 7 pm Jingle All the Way (1996) A crazed postman, a tough policeman and a shady Santa impede a workaholic seeking a cov-eted toy for his son. AMC 8 pm Northpole: Open for Christmas (2015) During Christmastime a handyman and an elf persuade a businesswoman to keep the inn that she inherited from her aunt. HALLMARK 8 pm The Christmas Gift (2015) A journalist decides to write a holiday piece about her search for a “Secret Santa” from her child-hood whose anonymous gift made a huge impact on her life. LIFETIME 8 pm The Santa Clause (1994) An adman takes over for the bearded, big-bellied fel-low after a rooftop mishap on Christmas Eve. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm Angels and Ornaments (2014) During the holidays, a mysterious co-worker tries to play matchmaker for a musician and her childhood friend. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 3Deck the Halls (2011) An amateur sleuth helps a private eye investigate the kidnap-ping of her father. HM&M 7 pm A Dennis the Menace Christmas (2007) A mischievous boy tries to show his neighbor the holiday spirit while hoping Santa Claus grants his wish for a bicycle. AMC 8 pm Home Alone: The Holiday Heist (2012) with his parents away, an 8-year-old engages in a battle of wits with some thieves. DISNEY 8 pm Angel of Christmas (2015) Susan has been a holiday Grinch since her boyfriend dumped her on Christmas. when she

gets her first big break to write her own headline story, she must write about her family’s carved wooden Christmas angel. HALLMARK 8 pm Fred Claus (2007) The yuletide season brings headaches for Santa Claus, who bails his ne’er-do-well brother Fred out of trouble and puts him to work in his fac-tory. ABC FAMILY 8:15 pm Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas (2014) Postal detectives delay their own travel plans to help a little girl who wrote an urgent letter to God. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 4Fred Claus (2007) The yuletide season brings headaches for Santa Claus, who bails his ne’er-do-well brother Fred out of trouble and puts him to work in his fac-tory. ABC FAMILY 7 pm Scrooged (1988) A ruthless Tv-network chief meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. AMC 7 pm The Christmas Ornament (2013) Kathy plans to avoid any holiday traditions that bring back memories of her late husband until she receives an ornament from a handsome shop owner. To move on from her loss, Kathy works for a balance be-tween her memories and finding a future. HM&M 7 pm Dear Secret Santa (2013) Mourning the loss of her recently deceased friend, a wom-an receives a surprising Christmas card from a secret admirer. LIFETIME 8 pm It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947) A hobo shares a New York mansion with a veteran and others who need a wintertime place to stay. TCM 8 pm

Scrooged (1988) A ruthless Tv-network chief meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. AMC 9 pm Elf (2003) Adopted as a baby by one of Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. ABC FAMILY 9:30 pm

DEC. 5’Tis the Season for Love (2015) An out-of-work actress finds romance after returning to her quaint hometown during Christmastime. HALLMARK 4 pm A Christmas Kiss (2011) Trapped in an elevator, a designer shares an impulsive kiss with the boyfriend of her new boss. ION 5 pm The Polar Express (2004) Animated. The conductor of a train to the North Pole guides a boy who questions the exis-tence of Santa Claus. ABC FAMILY 5 pm The Christmas Card (2006) Home on leave, a soldier visits a small town and falls for the woman who wrote a well-wishing card to the troops. HM&M 5 pm Snow Bride (2013) A tabloid reporter races to find juicy gossip on a prominent political family. She ends up spending the week before Christmas with the family and falls for one of their sons. HALLMARK 6 pm A Gift Wrapped Christmas (2015) A personal shopper tries to make her new client get into the holiday spirit and spend more time with his young son. LIFETIME 6 pm A Christmas Kiss II (2014) Sparks fly during the holidays when a woman kisses a billionaire playboy under the mistletoe. ION 7 pm

HOLIDAY MOvIES

wardrobe check!In the 200� movie “Elf,” will Ferrell caused several minor traffic accidents when walking through the Lincoln Tunnel in his costume because people were so surprised to see him wearing an elf outfit. Ferrell actually turned down $29 million to be in Elf 2 in late 201�. Catch his sugar-eating-shenanigans on ABC Family Dec. 4, 5, 9, 12, 15, 20, and 24.


Christmas With Tucker (2013) In the months following his father’s death, a boy learns about responsibility, the loyalty of friends and the power of love through his bond with a special dog. HM&M 7 pm Elf (2003) Adopted as a baby by one of Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. ABC FAMILY 7:15 pm It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Ruined by a miser on Christmas Eve, a suicidal fam-ily man sees life anew thanks to his guard-ian angel. NBC 8 pm Just in Time for Christmas (2015) A young psychology professor has to choose between marrying her longtime beau or accepting a once-in-a-lifetime job. To help her make a decision, a magical messenger lets her see both possible futures so she’ll be able to make the right decision. HALLMARK 8 pm The Flight Before Christmas (2015) Two strangers share a room at a bed-and-breakfast when an unexpected snowstorm delays their flight on Christmas Eve. LIFETIME 8 pm Merry Kissmas (2015) After her rela-tionship with a controlling choreographer, a young woman falls for a handsome man. ION 9 pm Debbie Macomber’s Mr. Miracle (2014) At Christmastime, angel-in-train-ing Harry Mills helps an insecure col-lege student realize her purpose in life. HM&M 9 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) A curmudgeon living atop Mount Crumpit sets out to quash the yuletide preparations of the Christ-mas-loving whos of whoville. Anthony

Hopkins narrates. ABC FAMILY 9:30 pm

DEC. 6The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Animated. The Pumpkin King gives the yuletide season a touch of Hal-loween in an animated tale from the mind of Tim Burton. ABC FAMILY 4:45 pm A Christmas Wedding Date (2012) Fired from her job, a woman returns home to see her mother and attend a Christmas Eve wedding. ION 5 pm Christmas Magic (2011) To gain entry to heaven, a woman must help a man and his young daughter. HM&M 5 pm The Christmas Gift (2015) A journalist decides to write a holiday piece about her search for a “Secret Santa” from her child-hood whose anonymous gift made a huge impact on her life. LIFETIME 5 pm A Christmas Detour (2015) Two travelers become linked when a snowstorm grounds their flight in Buffalo. Paige desperately needs to find a way to New York City to meet her fiance’s parents, and it’s up to Dylan, a fellow passenger and a guy she can’t stand, to get her there. HALLMARK 6 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christ-mas (2000) A curmudgeon living atop Mount Crumpit sets out to quash the yule-tide preparations of the Christmas-loving whos of whoville. Anthony Hopkins nar-rates. ABC FAMILY 6:30 pm Back to Christmas (2014) Magically transported to the Christmas before her canceled wedding, a woman gets a second chance at happiness with her former fi-ance. ION 7 pm

A Christmas Wish (2011) The owner of a diner helps a homeless woman and her chil-dren during the holidays. HM&M 7 pm The Flight Before Christmas (2015) Two strangers share a room at a bed-and-breakfast when an unexpected snowstorm delays their flight on Christmas Eve. LIFETIME 7 pm Santa Hunters (2014) A boy and his cous-in use video equipment to catch Santa Claus at work during the holidays. NICK 7 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. SUND 7 pm How Sarah Got Her Wings (2015) A good Samaritan is killed before Christmas and is granted the chance to return to Earth to help a needy soul. ION 9 pm Magic Stocking (2015) Lindsey, a wid-owed single mother, stays closed off to life after losing her husband. when she buys a stocking at a craft fair, her family mem-bers begin finding items in it that have importance in their lives. HM&M 9 pm Last Chance for Christmas (2015) After finding a reindeer to replace the injured Prancer, Santa’s stableman finds himself falling in love with the animal’s owner. LIFETIME 9 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. SUND 9:15 pm

DEC. 7A Town Without Christmas (2001) A television reporter and an aspiring writer join the search for a missing boy who wrote a disturbing letter to Santa Claus. HM&M 7 pm

Christmas With the Kranks (2004) A Chicago couple scramble to put together a holiday celebration after their daughter decides to come home for Christmas. AMC 8 pm Crown for Christmas (2015) Sparks fly between a European king and the govern-ess who cares for his daughter. HALLMARK 8 pm The Santa Clause (1994) An adman takes over for the bearded, big-bellied fel-low after a rooftop mishap on Christmas Eve. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm The Christmas Secret (2014) A strug-gling single mother searches for a lost family heirloom that she hopes will bring her love and good fortune in time for the holidays. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 8The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) Scott Calvin, aka Santa, contends with visiting in-laws and a scheme by mischievous Jack Frost to freeze him out of Christmas. WGN-A 7 pm Jingle All the Way (1996) A crazed postman, a tough policeman and a shady Santa impede a workaholic seeking a coveted toy for his son. AMC 8 pm Deck the Halls (2006) Neighbors in a New England town go to war after one adorns his house with enough Christ-mas lights to make it visible from space. HALLMARK 8 pm The Flight Before Christmas (2015) Two strangers share a room at a bed-and-breakfast when an unexpected snowstorm delays their flight on Christmas Eve. LIFETIME 8 pm The Polar Express (2004) Animated. The conductor of a train to the North Pole

HOLIDAY MOvIES

Did you know? After James Stewart’s first screen appearance in “Art Trouble” (19�4), he worked for a time for MGM as a contract player and slowly began making a name for himself in increasingly high-profile roles throughout the rest of the 19�0s. His famous collaborations with Frank Capra, in “You Can’t Take It with You” (19�8), “Mr. Smith Goes to washington” (19�9), and, after world war II, “It’s a wonderful Life” (1946) helped to launch his career as a star and to establish his screen persona as the likable everyman.

guides a boy who questions the existence of Santa Claus. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm

DEC. 9Christmas in Conway (2013) Hoping it will be the perfect Christmas present for his wife, a man plans to construct a Ferris wheel in his backyard. HM&M 7 pm Scrooged (1988) A ruthless Tv-network chief meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. AMC 8 pm Christmas at Cartwright’s (2014) An an-gel delivers good fortune and the possibility of holiday romance to a struggling single mother who takes a job as a department store Santa Claus. HALLMARK 8 pm Last Chance for Christmas (2015) After finding a reindeer to replace the injured Prancer, Santa’s stableman finds himself falling in love with the animal’s owner. LIFETIME 8 pm Elf (2003) Adopted as a baby by one of Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm Lucky Christmas (2011) A woman must retrieve her winning lottery ticket from the glove compartment of her stolen car. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 10Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwom-an’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. AMC 7 pm Magic Stocking (2015) Lindsey, a wid-owed single mother, stays closed off to life after losing her husband. when she buys a stocking at a craft fair, her family mem-bers begin finding items in it that have importance in their lives. HM&M 7 pm

Just in Time for Christmas (2015) A young psychology professor has to choose between marrying her longtime beau or accepting a once-in-a-lifetime job. To help her make a decision, a magical messenger lets her see both possible futures so she’ll be able to make the right decision. HALLMARK 8 pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) The Griswolds spend the holiday in a garish way, especially when a country cousin pulls up in an Rv. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm Angels and Ornaments (2014) During the holidays, a mysterious co-worker tries to play matchmaker for a musician and her childhood friend. HM&M 9 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An ad-woman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. AMC 9:15 pm

DEC. 11A Christmas Visitor (2002) Grieving over a son’s death in the Gulf war, a family meets a stranger who rekindles the holiday spirit. HM&M 7 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) A curmudgeon living atop Mount Crumpit sets out to quash the yuletide preparations of the Christ-mas-loving whos of whoville. Anthony Hopkins narrates. ABC FAMILY 9 pm Mistletoe Over Manhattan (2011) The wife of Santa Claus tries to help a divorc-ing couple rediscover their love for each other. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 12Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July (1980) Animated. Santa must save the day when Rudolph the Red-Nosed Rein-

deer and Frosty the Snowman encounter an evil wizard. ABC FAMILY 4 pm Angel of Christmas (2015) Susan has been a holiday Grinch since her boyfriend dumped her on Christmas. when she gets her first big break to write her own headline story, she must write about her family’s carved wooden Christmas angel. HALLMARK 4 pm Our First Christmas (2008) Complica-tions arise when two widowed people and their children spend their first Christmas together. HM&M 5 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) A curmudgeon living atop Mount Crumpit sets out to quash the yuletide preparations of the Christ-mas-loving whos of whoville. Anthony Hopkins narrates. ABC FAMILY 6 pm A Bride for Christmas (2012) Aiden bets his friends that he can convince a woman to marry him by Christmas, and he sets his sights on Jessie, a young wom-an who has sworn off serious relationships. HALLMARK 6 pm The Flight Before Christmas (2015) Two strangers share a room at a bed-and-breakfast when an unexpected snowstorm delays their flight on Christmas Eve. LIFETIME 6 pm Silver Bells (2005) A teenage runaway connects his widowed father and a woman who lost her husband during a past Christmas holiday. HM&M 7 pm On the Twelfth Day of Christmas (2015) Maggie is thrilled when Mitch, her long time crush, moves back to town. when she learns Mitch’s love for Christ-mas has drastically changed, she tries to bring his holiday spirit back by showing

HOLIDAY MOvIES

SQUIRREL!Hard to believe this holiday season staple has reached the quarter-century mark. It seems like just yesterday that Clark was in the running for neighbor of the year, woodland creatures were gracing the Christmas tree, and cousin Eddie was, well … Eddie. If you’ve worn out your copy, it’s time for an upgrade. warner Home video has released a “25th Anniversary Edition” on Blu-ray just in time for the gift-giving season. You can also catch airings on ABC Family on Dec. 6, 7, 10, 11, 19, 20, 2� and 24. Mele Kalikimaka!

him the magic of Christmas. HALLMARK 8 pm Becoming Santa (2015) A man is shocked to learn that the parents of his girlfriend are Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. LIFETIME 8 pm The Flight Before Christmas (2008) Ani-mated. A flying squirrel shows a young rein-deer how to soar into the sky. CBS 9 pm A Christmas Truce (2015) Separated during the Battle of the Bulge, an Ameri-can captain and the Belgian woman he loves vow to reunite on the first Christmas Eve after the end of world war II. ION 9 pm Elf (2003) Adopted as a baby by one of Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. ABC FAMILY 9 pm A Season for Miracles (1999) A woman tries to save her sister’s children from fos-ter care by taking them to a small town where she is mistaken for a missing heir-ess. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 13Christmas With the Kranks (2004) A Chicago couple scramble to put together a holiday celebration after their daughter decides to come home for Christmas. FX 4 pm Ice Sculpture Christmas (2015) An aspiring chef finds romance during Christ-mastime while preparing for an ice-sculpt-ing competition. HALLMARK 4 pm The Case for Christmas (2011) Santa Claus must hire a lawyer when a man sues him for emotional distress. HM&M 5 pm Last Chance for Christmas (2015) After finding a reindeer to replace the injured Prancer, Santa’s stableman finds himself

“National Lampoon’s Christmas vacation”


Christmas With Tucker (2013) In the months following his father’s death, a boy learns about responsibility, the loyalty of friends and the power of love through his bond with a special dog. HM&M 7 pm Elf (2003) Adopted as a baby by one of Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. ABC FAMILY 7:15 pm It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Ruined by a miser on Christmas Eve, a suicidal fam-ily man sees life anew thanks to his guard-ian angel. NBC 8 pm Just in Time for Christmas (2015) A young psychology professor has to choose between marrying her longtime beau or accepting a once-in-a-lifetime job. To help her make a decision, a magical messenger lets her see both possible futures so she’ll be able to make the right decision. HALLMARK 8 pm The Flight Before Christmas (2015) Two strangers share a room at a bed-and-breakfast when an unexpected snowstorm delays their flight on Christmas Eve. LIFETIME 8 pm Merry Kissmas (2015) After her rela-tionship with a controlling choreographer, a young woman falls for a handsome man. ION 9 pm Debbie Macomber’s Mr. Miracle (2014) At Christmastime, angel-in-train-ing Harry Mills helps an insecure col-lege student realize her purpose in life. HM&M 9 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) A curmudgeon living atop Mount Crumpit sets out to quash the yuletide preparations of the Christ-mas-loving whos of whoville. Anthony

Hopkins narrates. ABC FAMILY 9:30 pm

DEC. 6The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Animated. The Pumpkin King gives the yuletide season a touch of Hal-loween in an animated tale from the mind of Tim Burton. ABC FAMILY 4:45 pm A Christmas Wedding Date (2012) Fired from her job, a woman returns home to see her mother and attend a Christmas Eve wedding. ION 5 pm Christmas Magic (2011) To gain entry to heaven, a woman must help a man and his young daughter. HM&M 5 pm The Christmas Gift (2015) A journalist decides to write a holiday piece about her search for a “Secret Santa” from her child-hood whose anonymous gift made a huge impact on her life. LIFETIME 5 pm A Christmas Detour (2015) Two travelers become linked when a snowstorm grounds their flight in Buffalo. Paige desperately needs to find a way to New York City to meet her fiance’s parents, and it’s up to Dylan, a fellow passenger and a guy she can’t stand, to get her there. HALLMARK 6 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christ-mas (2000) A curmudgeon living atop Mount Crumpit sets out to quash the yule-tide preparations of the Christmas-loving whos of whoville. Anthony Hopkins nar-rates. ABC FAMILY 6:30 pm Back to Christmas (2014) Magically transported to the Christmas before her canceled wedding, a woman gets a second chance at happiness with her former fi-ance. ION 7 pm

A Christmas Wish (2011) The owner of a diner helps a homeless woman and her chil-dren during the holidays. HM&M 7 pm The Flight Before Christmas (2015) Two strangers share a room at a bed-and-breakfast when an unexpected snowstorm delays their flight on Christmas Eve. LIFETIME 7 pm Santa Hunters (2014) A boy and his cous-in use video equipment to catch Santa Claus at work during the holidays. NICK 7 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. SUND 7 pm How Sarah Got Her Wings (2015) A good Samaritan is killed before Christmas and is granted the chance to return to Earth to help a needy soul. ION 9 pm Magic Stocking (2015) Lindsey, a wid-owed single mother, stays closed off to life after losing her husband. when she buys a stocking at a craft fair, her family mem-bers begin finding items in it that have importance in their lives. HM&M 9 pm Last Chance for Christmas (2015) After finding a reindeer to replace the injured Prancer, Santa’s stableman finds himself falling in love with the animal’s owner. LIFETIME 9 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. SUND 9:15 pm

DEC. 7A Town Without Christmas (2001) A television reporter and an aspiring writer join the search for a missing boy who wrote a disturbing letter to Santa Claus. HM&M 7 pm

Christmas With the Kranks (2004) A Chicago couple scramble to put together a holiday celebration after their daughter decides to come home for Christmas. AMC 8 pm Crown for Christmas (2015) Sparks fly between a European king and the govern-ess who cares for his daughter. HALLMARK 8 pm The Santa Clause (1994) An adman takes over for the bearded, big-bellied fel-low after a rooftop mishap on Christmas Eve. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm The Christmas Secret (2014) A strug-gling single mother searches for a lost family heirloom that she hopes will bring her love and good fortune in time for the holidays. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 8The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) Scott Calvin, aka Santa, contends with visiting in-laws and a scheme by mischievous Jack Frost to freeze him out of Christmas. WGN-A 7 pm Jingle All the Way (1996) A crazed postman, a tough policeman and a shady Santa impede a workaholic seeking a coveted toy for his son. AMC 8 pm Deck the Halls (2006) Neighbors in a New England town go to war after one adorns his house with enough Christ-mas lights to make it visible from space. HALLMARK 8 pm The Flight Before Christmas (2015) Two strangers share a room at a bed-and-breakfast when an unexpected snowstorm delays their flight on Christmas Eve. LIFETIME 8 pm The Polar Express (2004) Animated. The conductor of a train to the North Pole

HOLIDAY MOvIES

Did you know? After James Stewart’s first screen appearance in “Art Trouble” (19�4), he worked for a time for MGM as a contract player and slowly began making a name for himself in increasingly high-profile roles throughout the rest of the 19�0s. His famous collaborations with Frank Capra, in “You Can’t Take It with You” (19�8), “Mr. Smith Goes to washington” (19�9), and, after world war II, “It’s a wonderful Life” (1946) helped to launch his career as a star and to establish his screen persona as the likable everyman.

guides a boy who questions the existence of Santa Claus. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm

DEC. 9Christmas in Conway (2013) Hoping it will be the perfect Christmas present for his wife, a man plans to construct a Ferris wheel in his backyard. HM&M 7 pm Scrooged (1988) A ruthless Tv-network chief meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. AMC 8 pm Christmas at Cartwright’s (2014) An an-gel delivers good fortune and the possibility of holiday romance to a struggling single mother who takes a job as a department store Santa Claus. HALLMARK 8 pm Last Chance for Christmas (2015) After finding a reindeer to replace the injured Prancer, Santa’s stableman finds himself falling in love with the animal’s owner. LIFETIME 8 pm Elf (2003) Adopted as a baby by one of Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm Lucky Christmas (2011) A woman must retrieve her winning lottery ticket from the glove compartment of her stolen car. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 10Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwom-an’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. AMC 7 pm Magic Stocking (2015) Lindsey, a wid-owed single mother, stays closed off to life after losing her husband. when she buys a stocking at a craft fair, her family mem-bers begin finding items in it that have importance in their lives. HM&M 7 pm

Just in Time for Christmas (2015) A young psychology professor has to choose between marrying her longtime beau or accepting a once-in-a-lifetime job. To help her make a decision, a magical messenger lets her see both possible futures so she’ll be able to make the right decision. HALLMARK 8 pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) The Griswolds spend the holiday in a garish way, especially when a country cousin pulls up in an Rv. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm Angels and Ornaments (2014) During the holidays, a mysterious co-worker tries to play matchmaker for a musician and her childhood friend. HM&M 9 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An ad-woman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. AMC 9:15 pm

DEC. 11A Christmas Visitor (2002) Grieving over a son’s death in the Gulf war, a family meets a stranger who rekindles the holiday spirit. HM&M 7 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) A curmudgeon living atop Mount Crumpit sets out to quash the yuletide preparations of the Christ-mas-loving whos of whoville. Anthony Hopkins narrates. ABC FAMILY 9 pm Mistletoe Over Manhattan (2011) The wife of Santa Claus tries to help a divorc-ing couple rediscover their love for each other. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 12Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July (1980) Animated. Santa must save the day when Rudolph the Red-Nosed Rein-

deer and Frosty the Snowman encounter an evil wizard. ABC FAMILY 4 pm Angel of Christmas (2015) Susan has been a holiday Grinch since her boyfriend dumped her on Christmas. when she gets her first big break to write her own headline story, she must write about her family’s carved wooden Christmas angel. HALLMARK 4 pm Our First Christmas (2008) Complica-tions arise when two widowed people and their children spend their first Christmas together. HM&M 5 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) A curmudgeon living atop Mount Crumpit sets out to quash the yuletide preparations of the Christ-mas-loving whos of whoville. Anthony Hopkins narrates. ABC FAMILY 6 pm A Bride for Christmas (2012) Aiden bets his friends that he can convince a woman to marry him by Christmas, and he sets his sights on Jessie, a young wom-an who has sworn off serious relationships. HALLMARK 6 pm The Flight Before Christmas (2015) Two strangers share a room at a bed-and-breakfast when an unexpected snowstorm delays their flight on Christmas Eve. LIFETIME 6 pm Silver Bells (2005) A teenage runaway connects his widowed father and a woman who lost her husband during a past Christmas holiday. HM&M 7 pm On the Twelfth Day of Christmas (2015) Maggie is thrilled when Mitch, her long time crush, moves back to town. when she learns Mitch’s love for Christ-mas has drastically changed, she tries to bring his holiday spirit back by showing

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SQUIRREL!Hard to believe this holiday season staple has reached the quarter-century mark. It seems like just yesterday that Clark was in the running for neighbor of the year, woodland creatures were gracing the Christmas tree, and cousin Eddie was, well … Eddie. If you’ve worn out your copy, it’s time for an upgrade. warner Home video has released a “25th Anniversary Edition” on Blu-ray just in time for the gift-giving season. You can also catch airings on ABC Family on Dec. 6, 7, 10, 11, 19, 20, 2� and 24. Mele Kalikimaka!

him the magic of Christmas. HALLMARK 8 pm Becoming Santa (2015) A man is shocked to learn that the parents of his girlfriend are Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. LIFETIME 8 pm The Flight Before Christmas (2008) Ani-mated. A flying squirrel shows a young rein-deer how to soar into the sky. CBS 9 pm A Christmas Truce (2015) Separated during the Battle of the Bulge, an Ameri-can captain and the Belgian woman he loves vow to reunite on the first Christmas Eve after the end of world war II. ION 9 pm Elf (2003) Adopted as a baby by one of Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. ABC FAMILY 9 pm A Season for Miracles (1999) A woman tries to save her sister’s children from fos-ter care by taking them to a small town where she is mistaken for a missing heir-ess. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 13Christmas With the Kranks (2004) A Chicago couple scramble to put together a holiday celebration after their daughter decides to come home for Christmas. FX 4 pm Ice Sculpture Christmas (2015) An aspiring chef finds romance during Christ-mastime while preparing for an ice-sculpt-ing competition. HALLMARK 4 pm The Case for Christmas (2011) Santa Claus must hire a lawyer when a man sues him for emotional distress. HM&M 5 pm Last Chance for Christmas (2015) After finding a reindeer to replace the injured Prancer, Santa’s stableman finds himself

“National Lampoon’s Christmas vacation”


falling in love with the animal’s owner. LIFETIME 5 pm Four Christmases (2008) when their plans for a holiday getaway fall apart, a couple must spend Christmas Day trudg-ing to a quartet of family get-togethers. TBS 5 pm The Santa Clause 2 (2002) Scott Cal-vin’s world turns upside down when he’s dealt a double whammy of bad news: Not only has his son, Charlie, landed on this year’s naughty list, but Scott has to marry by Christmas Eve, or he will stop being Santa Claus forever. FX 6 pm Matchmaker Santa (2012) Stranded dur-ing the holidays, a young baker discovers the magic of Christmas and love. HALLMARK 6 pm Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery (2015) As Christmas approaches, amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen takes a break from baking to investigate the mur-der of an entrepreneur. HM&M 7 pm Becoming Santa (2015) A man is shocked to learn that the parents of his girlfriend are Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. LIFETIME 7 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. SUND 7 pm Family for Christmas (2015) After an offhand wish to a man playing Santa Claus, a woman wakes up to find herself married to her college sweetheart. HALLMARK 8 pm New Year’s Eve (2011) Intertwining sto-ries promise love, hope, forgiveness, second chances and more for a number of New Yorkers on the celebrated night. TBS 8 pm It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Ruined by a miser on Christmas Eve, a suicidal fam-

ily man sees life anew thanks to his guard-ian angel. USA 8 pm A Christmas Reunion (2015) Two former high school sweethearts reunite to plan the annual Christmas cookie contest when they inherit their hometown bakery. ION 9 pm Debbie Macomber’s Dashing Through the Snow (2015) A young woman be-comes stranded in an airport at Christ-mastime and accepts a ride from a man who rented the last rental car in town. As they head north, a hint of romance devel-ops when they encounter a few bumps on the road. HM&M 9 pm Wish Upon a Christmas (2015) A cor-porate actuary returns to her hometown to cut jobs at a struggling ornament factory owned by her former high-school boy-friend. LIFETIME 9 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. SUND 9:15 pm

DEC. 14Magic Stocking (2015) Lindsey, a wid-owed single mother, stays closed off to life after losing her husband. when she buys a stocking at a craft fair, her family mem-bers begin finding items in it that have importance in their lives. HM&M 7 pm Jingle All the Way (1996) A crazed postman, a tough policeman and a shady Santa impede a workaholic seeking a cov-eted toy for his son. AMC 8 pm Just in Time for Christmas (2015) A young psychology professor has to choose between marrying her longtime beau or accepting a once-in-a-lifetime job. To help her make a decision, a magical messenger lets her see both possible futures so she’ll

be able to make the right decision. HALLMARK 8 pm Christmas in the City (2013) To help her daughter during the holidays, a woman tries to bring the Christmas spirit back to her department store. LIFETIME 8 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) A curmudgeon living atop Mount Crumpit sets out to quash the yuletide preparations of the Christ-mas-loving whos of whoville. Anthony Hopkins narrates. STARZ 8:05 pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) Scott Calvin, aka Santa, contends with visiting in-laws and a scheme by mis-chievous Jack Frost to freeze him out of Christmas. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm A Christmas Wish (2011) The owner of a diner helps a homeless woman and her chil-dren during the holidays. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 15Christmas Magic (2011) To gain entry to heaven, a woman must help a man and his young daughter. HM&M 7 pm Christmas With the Kranks (2004) A Chicago couple scramble to put together a holiday celebration after their daughter decides to come home for Christmas. AMC 8 pm Angel of Christmas (2015) Susan has been a holiday Grinch since her boyfriend dumped her on Christmas. when she gets her first big break to write her own headline story, she must write about her family’s carved wooden Christmas angel. HALLMARK 8 pm Becoming Santa (2015) A man is shocked to learn that the parents of his girlfriend are Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. LIFETIME 8 pm

Elf (2003) Adopted as a baby by one of Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. ABC FAMILY 8:15 pm A Dog Named Christmas (2009) A mentally challenged man embarks on a mission to find homes for dogs during the holidays. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 16The Christmas Shepherd (2014) Sally is heartbroken when her dog runs away dur-ing a thunderstorm. when she learns he was found by Mark, a widower, she travels to Boston to get him. Sally and Mark are given the best Christmas gifts of their lives when they fall in love. HM&M 7 pm Jingle All the Way (1996) A crazed postman, a tough policeman and a shady Santa impede a workaholic seeking a cov-eted toy for his son. AMC 8 pm A Christmas Detour (2015) Two trav-elers become linked when a snowstorm grounds their flight in Buffalo. Paige des-perately needs to find a way to New York City to meet her fiance’s parents, and it’s up to Dylan, a fellow passenger and a guy she can’t stand, to get her there. HALLMARK 8 pm The Polar Express (2004) Animated. The conductor of a train to the North Pole guides a boy who questions the existence of Santa Claus. ABC FAMILY 8:15 pm The Town Christmas Forgot (2010) A stranded family helps residents of a small town organize a Christmas pageant. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 17Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas (2014) Postal detectives delay their own

HOLIDAY MOvIES

A different kind of elf In the classic tale of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (1964), Hermey is the only elf without pointed ears. He’s also the only male elf with hair on top of his head. we often wonder if his dental practice ever took off? Be sure to catch this holiday staple airing Dec. 1 and 12 on CBS.

married to her college sweetheart. HALLMARK 8 pm I’ll Be Seeing You (1944) A woman on leave from prison meets a shellshocked veteran on furlough, and they fall in love at Christmas. TCM 8 pm A Christmas Carol (1999) Dickens’ Ebenezer Scrooge receives visits from three Christmas spirits who show him his past, present and future. TNT 8 pm Debbie Macomber’s Dashing Through the Snow (2015) A young woman be-comes stranded in an airport at Christ-mastime and accepts a ride from a man who rented the last rental car in town. As they head north, a hint of romance devel-ops when they encounter a few bumps on the road. HM&M 9 pm A Christmas Carol (1984) Dickens’ London miser Ebenezer Scrooge meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. AMC 9:15 pm Christmas in Connecticut (1945) The publisher of a women’s magazine has his best columnist play holiday host to a Navy hero. TCM 9:30 pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) Scott Calvin, aka Santa, contends with visiting in-laws and a scheme by mis-chievous Jack Frost to freeze him out of Christmas. ABC FAMILY 9:45 pm

DEC. 19Christmas With the Kranks (2004) A Chi-cago couple scramble to put together a holi-day celebration after their daughter decides to come home for Christmas. FX 4 pm Family for Christmas (2015) After an offhand wish to a man playing Santa Claus, a woman wakes up to find herself

married to her college sweetheart. HALLMARK 4 pm 12 Men of Christmas (2009) A public-relations executive uses her media savvy to stir excitement in a small Montana town. LIFETIME 4 pm The Santa Clause (1994) An adman takes over for the bearded, big-bellied fel-low after a rooftop mishap on Christmas Eve. ABC FAMILY 5:15 pm A Christmas Carol (1984) Dickens’ London miser Ebenezer Scrooge meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. AMC 5:30 pm A Royal Christmas (2014) Queen Isa-dora, the ruler of Cordinia, interferes with Prince Leopold’s plans to marry a humble seamstress from Philadelphia. HALLMARK 6 pm Becoming Santa (2015) A man is shocked to learn that the parents of his girlfriend are Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. LIFETIME 6 pm The Christmas Card (2006) Home on leave, a soldier visits a small town and falls for the woman who wrote a well-wishing card to the troops. HM&M 7 pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) Scott Calvin, aka Santa, contends with visiting in-laws and a scheme by mis-chievous Jack Frost to freeze him out of Christmas. ABC FAMILY 7:30 pm Scrooged (1988) A ruthless Tv-network chief meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. AMC 8 pm A Christmas Melody (2015) A single mother moves back to her hometown with her young daughter. HALLMARK 8 pm The Spirit of Christmas (2015) A young lawyer finds romance with a spirit that takes the form of a human 12 days before Christmas. LIFETIME 8 pm

The Christmas Heart (2012) Parents become desperate for a Christmas miracle when their son suffers heart failure and needs a transplant to survive. HM&M 9 pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vaca-tion (1989) The Griswolds spend the holiday in a garish way, especially when a country cousin pulls up in an Rv. ABC FAMILY 9:45 pm

DEC. 20A Princess for Christmas (2011) A woman escorts her niece and nephew to spend the holidays with their grandfather, an English duke. HALLMARK 4 pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) Scott Calvin, aka Santa, contends with visiting in-laws and a scheme by mis-chievous Jack Frost to freeze him out of Christmas. ABC FAMILY 4:45 pm When Angels Come to Town (2004) A holiday angel finds his job is in jeopardy when his supervisor arrives to punish him for contacting the wrong family. HM&M 5 pm A Gift Wrapped Christmas (2015) A personal shopper tries to make her new client get into the holiday spirit and spend more time with his young son. LIFETIME 5 pm Santa Buddies (2009) Budderball, B-Dawg, Rosebud, Buddha, and Mudbud help Puppy Paws, the feisty son of Santa Paws, to remember the true meaning of Christmas. WGN-A 5 pm Crown for Christmas (2015) Sparks fly be-tween a European king and the governess who cares for his daughter. HALLMARK 6 pm Four Christmases (2008) when their plans for a holiday getaway fall apart, a couple must spend Christmas Day trudg-

travel plans to help a little girl who wrote an urgent letter to God. HM&M 7 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1994) A retail-war lawyer goes to court to prove a department-store Santa Claus is for real. AMC 8 pm On the Twelfth Day of Christmas (2015) Maggie is thrilled when Mitch, her long time crush, moves back to town. when she learns Mitch’s love for Christ-mas has drastically changed, she tries to bring his holiday spirit back by showing him the magic of Christmas. HALLMARK 8 pm Disney’s A Christmas Carol (2009) Animated. Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge must face uncomfortable truths when three Christmas spirits take him on a journey through his past, present and future. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm Finding John Christmas (2003) with help from a photographer, a nurse search-es for a former firefighter who may be her long-lost brother. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 18Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. AMC 7 pm A Town Without Christmas (2001) A television reporter and an aspiring writer join the search for a missing boy who wrote a disturbing letter to Santa Claus. HM&M 7 pm The Santa Clause (1994) An adman takes over for the bearded, big-bellied fel-low after a rooftop mishap on Christmas Eve. ABC FAMILY 7:30 pm Family for Christmas (2015) After an offhand wish to a man playing Santa Claus, a woman wakes up to find herself

HOLIDAY MOvIES

No kids allowed!In the 2004 hit “The Polar Express,” all the children’s roles were acted by adults using oversized props to get the movement right. It was the first feature-length film to be released in both �5 mm and IMAX �D. Catch a ride on one its multiple airings on ABC Family on Dec. 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 16 and 17.


falling in love with the animal’s owner. LIFETIME 5 pm Four Christmases (2008) when their plans for a holiday getaway fall apart, a couple must spend Christmas Day trudg-ing to a quartet of family get-togethers. TBS 5 pm The Santa Clause 2 (2002) Scott Cal-vin’s world turns upside down when he’s dealt a double whammy of bad news: Not only has his son, Charlie, landed on this year’s naughty list, but Scott has to marry by Christmas Eve, or he will stop being Santa Claus forever. FX 6 pm Matchmaker Santa (2012) Stranded dur-ing the holidays, a young baker discovers the magic of Christmas and love. HALLMARK 6 pm Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery (2015) As Christmas approaches, amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen takes a break from baking to investigate the mur-der of an entrepreneur. HM&M 7 pm Becoming Santa (2015) A man is shocked to learn that the parents of his girlfriend are Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. LIFETIME 7 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. SUND 7 pm Family for Christmas (2015) After an offhand wish to a man playing Santa Claus, a woman wakes up to find herself married to her college sweetheart. HALLMARK 8 pm New Year’s Eve (2011) Intertwining sto-ries promise love, hope, forgiveness, second chances and more for a number of New Yorkers on the celebrated night. TBS 8 pm It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Ruined by a miser on Christmas Eve, a suicidal fam-

ily man sees life anew thanks to his guard-ian angel. USA 8 pm A Christmas Reunion (2015) Two former high school sweethearts reunite to plan the annual Christmas cookie contest when they inherit their hometown bakery. ION 9 pm Debbie Macomber’s Dashing Through the Snow (2015) A young woman be-comes stranded in an airport at Christ-mastime and accepts a ride from a man who rented the last rental car in town. As they head north, a hint of romance devel-ops when they encounter a few bumps on the road. HM&M 9 pm Wish Upon a Christmas (2015) A cor-porate actuary returns to her hometown to cut jobs at a struggling ornament factory owned by her former high-school boy-friend. LIFETIME 9 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. SUND 9:15 pm

DEC. 14Magic Stocking (2015) Lindsey, a wid-owed single mother, stays closed off to life after losing her husband. when she buys a stocking at a craft fair, her family mem-bers begin finding items in it that have importance in their lives. HM&M 7 pm Jingle All the Way (1996) A crazed postman, a tough policeman and a shady Santa impede a workaholic seeking a cov-eted toy for his son. AMC 8 pm Just in Time for Christmas (2015) A young psychology professor has to choose between marrying her longtime beau or accepting a once-in-a-lifetime job. To help her make a decision, a magical messenger lets her see both possible futures so she’ll

be able to make the right decision. HALLMARK 8 pm Christmas in the City (2013) To help her daughter during the holidays, a woman tries to bring the Christmas spirit back to her department store. LIFETIME 8 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) A curmudgeon living atop Mount Crumpit sets out to quash the yuletide preparations of the Christ-mas-loving whos of whoville. Anthony Hopkins narrates. STARZ 8:05 pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) Scott Calvin, aka Santa, contends with visiting in-laws and a scheme by mis-chievous Jack Frost to freeze him out of Christmas. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm A Christmas Wish (2011) The owner of a diner helps a homeless woman and her chil-dren during the holidays. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 15Christmas Magic (2011) To gain entry to heaven, a woman must help a man and his young daughter. HM&M 7 pm Christmas With the Kranks (2004) A Chicago couple scramble to put together a holiday celebration after their daughter decides to come home for Christmas. AMC 8 pm Angel of Christmas (2015) Susan has been a holiday Grinch since her boyfriend dumped her on Christmas. when she gets her first big break to write her own headline story, she must write about her family’s carved wooden Christmas angel. HALLMARK 8 pm Becoming Santa (2015) A man is shocked to learn that the parents of his girlfriend are Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. LIFETIME 8 pm

Elf (2003) Adopted as a baby by one of Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. ABC FAMILY 8:15 pm A Dog Named Christmas (2009) A mentally challenged man embarks on a mission to find homes for dogs during the holidays. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 16The Christmas Shepherd (2014) Sally is heartbroken when her dog runs away dur-ing a thunderstorm. when she learns he was found by Mark, a widower, she travels to Boston to get him. Sally and Mark are given the best Christmas gifts of their lives when they fall in love. HM&M 7 pm Jingle All the Way (1996) A crazed postman, a tough policeman and a shady Santa impede a workaholic seeking a cov-eted toy for his son. AMC 8 pm A Christmas Detour (2015) Two trav-elers become linked when a snowstorm grounds their flight in Buffalo. Paige des-perately needs to find a way to New York City to meet her fiance’s parents, and it’s up to Dylan, a fellow passenger and a guy she can’t stand, to get her there. HALLMARK 8 pm The Polar Express (2004) Animated. The conductor of a train to the North Pole guides a boy who questions the existence of Santa Claus. ABC FAMILY 8:15 pm The Town Christmas Forgot (2010) A stranded family helps residents of a small town organize a Christmas pageant. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 17Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas (2014) Postal detectives delay their own

HOLIDAY MOvIES

A different kind of elf In the classic tale of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (1964), Hermey is the only elf without pointed ears. He’s also the only male elf with hair on top of his head. we often wonder if his dental practice ever took off? Be sure to catch this holiday staple airing Dec. 1 and 12 on CBS.

married to her college sweetheart. HALLMARK 8 pm I’ll Be Seeing You (1944) A woman on leave from prison meets a shellshocked veteran on furlough, and they fall in love at Christmas. TCM 8 pm A Christmas Carol (1999) Dickens’ Ebenezer Scrooge receives visits from three Christmas spirits who show him his past, present and future. TNT 8 pm Debbie Macomber’s Dashing Through the Snow (2015) A young woman be-comes stranded in an airport at Christ-mastime and accepts a ride from a man who rented the last rental car in town. As they head north, a hint of romance devel-ops when they encounter a few bumps on the road. HM&M 9 pm A Christmas Carol (1984) Dickens’ London miser Ebenezer Scrooge meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. AMC 9:15 pm Christmas in Connecticut (1945) The publisher of a women’s magazine has his best columnist play holiday host to a Navy hero. TCM 9:30 pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) Scott Calvin, aka Santa, contends with visiting in-laws and a scheme by mis-chievous Jack Frost to freeze him out of Christmas. ABC FAMILY 9:45 pm

DEC. 19Christmas With the Kranks (2004) A Chi-cago couple scramble to put together a holi-day celebration after their daughter decides to come home for Christmas. FX 4 pm Family for Christmas (2015) After an offhand wish to a man playing Santa Claus, a woman wakes up to find herself

married to her college sweetheart. HALLMARK 4 pm 12 Men of Christmas (2009) A public-relations executive uses her media savvy to stir excitement in a small Montana town. LIFETIME 4 pm The Santa Clause (1994) An adman takes over for the bearded, big-bellied fel-low after a rooftop mishap on Christmas Eve. ABC FAMILY 5:15 pm A Christmas Carol (1984) Dickens’ London miser Ebenezer Scrooge meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. AMC 5:30 pm A Royal Christmas (2014) Queen Isa-dora, the ruler of Cordinia, interferes with Prince Leopold’s plans to marry a humble seamstress from Philadelphia. HALLMARK 6 pm Becoming Santa (2015) A man is shocked to learn that the parents of his girlfriend are Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. LIFETIME 6 pm The Christmas Card (2006) Home on leave, a soldier visits a small town and falls for the woman who wrote a well-wishing card to the troops. HM&M 7 pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) Scott Calvin, aka Santa, contends with visiting in-laws and a scheme by mis-chievous Jack Frost to freeze him out of Christmas. ABC FAMILY 7:30 pm Scrooged (1988) A ruthless Tv-network chief meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. AMC 8 pm A Christmas Melody (2015) A single mother moves back to her hometown with her young daughter. HALLMARK 8 pm The Spirit of Christmas (2015) A young lawyer finds romance with a spirit that takes the form of a human 12 days before Christmas. LIFETIME 8 pm

The Christmas Heart (2012) Parents become desperate for a Christmas miracle when their son suffers heart failure and needs a transplant to survive. HM&M 9 pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vaca-tion (1989) The Griswolds spend the holiday in a garish way, especially when a country cousin pulls up in an Rv. ABC FAMILY 9:45 pm

DEC. 20A Princess for Christmas (2011) A woman escorts her niece and nephew to spend the holidays with their grandfather, an English duke. HALLMARK 4 pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) Scott Calvin, aka Santa, contends with visiting in-laws and a scheme by mis-chievous Jack Frost to freeze him out of Christmas. ABC FAMILY 4:45 pm When Angels Come to Town (2004) A holiday angel finds his job is in jeopardy when his supervisor arrives to punish him for contacting the wrong family. HM&M 5 pm A Gift Wrapped Christmas (2015) A personal shopper tries to make her new client get into the holiday spirit and spend more time with his young son. LIFETIME 5 pm Santa Buddies (2009) Budderball, B-Dawg, Rosebud, Buddha, and Mudbud help Puppy Paws, the feisty son of Santa Paws, to remember the true meaning of Christmas. WGN-A 5 pm Crown for Christmas (2015) Sparks fly be-tween a European king and the governess who cares for his daughter. HALLMARK 6 pm Four Christmases (2008) when their plans for a holiday getaway fall apart, a couple must spend Christmas Day trudg-

travel plans to help a little girl who wrote an urgent letter to God. HM&M 7 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1994) A retail-war lawyer goes to court to prove a department-store Santa Claus is for real. AMC 8 pm On the Twelfth Day of Christmas (2015) Maggie is thrilled when Mitch, her long time crush, moves back to town. when she learns Mitch’s love for Christ-mas has drastically changed, she tries to bring his holiday spirit back by showing him the magic of Christmas. HALLMARK 8 pm Disney’s A Christmas Carol (2009) Animated. Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge must face uncomfortable truths when three Christmas spirits take him on a journey through his past, present and future. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm Finding John Christmas (2003) with help from a photographer, a nurse search-es for a former firefighter who may be her long-lost brother. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 18Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. AMC 7 pm A Town Without Christmas (2001) A television reporter and an aspiring writer join the search for a missing boy who wrote a disturbing letter to Santa Claus. HM&M 7 pm The Santa Clause (1994) An adman takes over for the bearded, big-bellied fel-low after a rooftop mishap on Christmas Eve. ABC FAMILY 7:30 pm Family for Christmas (2015) After an offhand wish to a man playing Santa Claus, a woman wakes up to find herself

HOLIDAY MOvIES

No kids allowed!In the 2004 hit “The Polar Express,” all the children’s roles were acted by adults using oversized props to get the movement right. It was the first feature-length film to be released in both �5 mm and IMAX �D. Catch a ride on one its multiple airings on ABC Family on Dec. 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 16 and 17.


ing to a quartet of family get-togethers. TNT 6 pm Jingle All the Way 2 (2014) A child’s father and stepfather engage in an all-out battle to get her the toy of her dreams for Christmas. USA 6 pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) The Griswolds spend the holiday in a garish way, especially when a country cousin pulls up in an Rv. ABC FAMILY 7 pm Mistletoe Over Manhattan (2011) The wife of Santa Claus tries to help a divorc-ing couple rediscover their love for each other. HM&M 7 pm The Spirit of Christmas (2015) A young lawyer finds romance with a spirit that takes the form of a human 12 days before Christmas. LIFETIME 7 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. SUND 7 pm Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012) Mischievous puppies stow away on Mrs. Claus’ sleigh to visit the children of Pinev-ille, then must help save Christmas from disappearing. WGN-A 7 pm Christmas Land (2015) After inheriting a Christmas tree farm, a woman’s plans to sell it change when she falls in love with the townspeople and meets a charming lawyer named Tucker. HALLMARK 8 pm Santa’s Little Helper (2015) Dax, a re-cently fired businessman, is thrown into a competition to become Santa’s second in command. USA 8 pm The Christmas Ornament (2013) Kathy plans to avoid any holiday traditions that bring back memories of her late husband until she receives an ornament from a handsome shop owner. HM&M 9 pm The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) Kermit, Miss Piggy and friends play Dick-

ens characters as Scrooge meets the spirits of Christmases past, present and yet to come. WGN-A 9 pm Elf (2003) Adopted as a baby by one of Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. ABC FAMILY 9:15 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. SUND 9:15 pm

DEC. 21Debbie Macomber’s Mr. Miracle (2014) At Christmastime, angel-in-training Harry Mills helps an insecure college student re-alize her purpose in life. HM&M 7 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. AMC 8 pm The Year Without a Santa Claus (2006) Two elves try to save Christmas after dis-gruntled Saint Nick decides to take the year off. DISNEY 8 pm 12 Gifts of Christmas (2015) Anna is hired to become a personal Christmas shopper for Marc. HALLMARK 8 pm Dear Secret Santa (2013) Mourning the loss of her recently deceased friend, a woman receives a surprising Christmas card from a secret admirer. LIFETIME 8 pm The Santa Clause (1994) An adman takes over for the bearded, big-bellied fel-low after a rooftop mishap on Christmas Eve. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm A Christmas Visitor (2002) Grieving over a son’s death in the Gulf war, a fam-ily meets a stranger who rekindles the holi-day spirit. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 22The Christmas Choir (2008) A homeless man inspires a workaholic accountant to start a choir at a shelter. HM&M 7 pm

Home Alone: The Holiday Heist (2012) with his parents away, an 8-year-old en-gages in a battle of wits with some thieves. DISNEY 8 pm Christmas Land (2015) After inheriting a Christmas tree farm, a woman’s plans to sell it change when she falls in love with the townspeople and meets a charming lawyer named Tucker. HALLMARK 8 pm Four Christmases (2008) when their plans for a holiday getaway fall apart, a couple must spend Christmas Day trudg-ing to a quartet of family get-togethers. TNT 8 pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) Scott Calvin, aka Santa, contends with visiting in-laws and a scheme by mis-chievous Jack Frost to freeze him out of Christmas. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm A Christmas Story 2 (2012) Teen-age Ralphie wrecks his dream car before he even gets it off the lot, so he and his friends get jobs to earn enough money to fix it before the Old Man finds out. CMTV 9 pm The Wishing Tree (2012) with guidance from a widowed professor, a troubled teen becomes a volunteer during the holidays. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 23Scrooged (1988) A ruthless Tv-network chief meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. AMC 7 pm The Night Before the Night Before Christ-mas (2010) A family must save Christmas when Santa Claus lands on the roof and loses his magic bundle. HM&M 7 pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) Scott Calvin, aka Santa, contends with visiting in-laws and a scheme by mis-chievous Jack Frost to freeze him out of Christmas. ABC FAMILY 7:30 pm

A Bride for Christmas (2012) Aiden bets his friends that he can convince a woman to marry him by Christmas, and he sets his sights on Jessie, a young woman who has sworn off serious relationships. HALLMARK 8 pm 12 Men of Christmas (2009) A public-relations executive uses her media savvy to stir excitement in a small Montana town. LIFETIME 8 pm Christmas With the Kranks (2004) A Chi-cago couple scramble to put together a holi-day celebration after their daughter decides to come home for Christmas. AMC 9 pm The Case for Christmas (2011) Santa Claus must hire a lawyer when a man sues him for emotional distress. HM&M 9 pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) The Griswolds spend the holiday in a garish way, especially when a country cousin pulls up in an Rv. ABC FAMILY 9:45 pm

DEC. 24Christmas With the Kranks (2004) A Chi-cago couple scramble to put together a holi-day celebration after their daughter decides to come home for Christmas. AMC 7 pm The Christmas Secret (2014) A strug-gling single mother searches for a lost family heirloom that she hopes will bring her love and good fortune in time for the holidays. HM&M 7 pm A Christmas Story (1983) In the 1940s, little Ralphie tries to convince his parents to get him a Red Ryder range-model BB gun for Christmas. TNT 7 pm Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012) Mischievous puppies stow away on Mrs. Claus’ sleigh to visit the children of Pinev-ille, then must help save Christmas from disappearing. WGN-A 7 pm

HOLIDAY MOvIES

I triple-dog dare you!In 198�’s “A Christmas Story,” a hidden suction tube was used to safely create the illusion that Flick’s tongue was frozen to the flagpole. Try to resist the urge to give in to such pressure! Instead, catch the usual 24-hour marathon airing Dec. 24 on TNT.

Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol (1962) Ani-mated. Mr. Magoo is featured as a man who doesn’t believe in Christmas in this animated adaptation of “A Christmas Carol.” CW 8 pm It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Ruined by a miser on Christmas Eve, a suicidal family man sees life anew thanks to his guardian angel. NBC 8 pm Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas! (2011) Chaos strikes when a woman and her daughter get separated from their fam-ily during the holidays. DISNEY 8 pm The Flight Before Christmas (2015) Two strangers share a room at a bed-and-breakfast when an unexpected snowstorm delays their flight on Christmas Eve. LIFETIME 8 pm A Christmas Story (1983) In the 1940s, little Ralphie tries to convince his parents to get him a Red Ryder range-model BB gun for Christmas. TBS 8 pm The Bishop’s Wife (1947) A suave angel saves a woman and her Episcopal husband from spiritual doubt and marital woe. TCM 8 pm Elf (2003) Adopted as a baby by one of Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm Jingle All the Way (1996) A crazed post-man, a tough policeman and a shady Santa impede a workaholic seeking a coveted toy for his son. AMC 9 pm Magic Stocking (2015) Lindsey, a wid-owed single mother, stays closed off to life after losing her husband. HM&M 9 pm A Christmas Story (1983) In the 1940s, little Ralphie tries to convince his parents to get him a Red Ryder range-model BB gun for Christmas. TNT 9 pm The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) Kermit, Miss Piggy and friends play Dick-ens characters as Scrooge meets the spirits

of Christmases past, present and yet to come. WGN-A 9 pm

DEC. 25Crown for Christmas (2015) Sparks fly between a European king and the governess who cares for his daughter. HALLMARK 7:30 pm A Gift Wrapped Christmas (2015) A per-sonal shopper tries to make her new client get into the holiday spirit and spend more time with his young son. LIFETIME 8 pm Four Christmases (2008) when their plans for a holiday getaway fall apart, a couple must spend Christmas Day trudg-ing to a quartet of family get-togethers. TBS 8 pm A Christmas Detour (2015) Two trav-elers become linked when a snowstorm grounds their flight in Buffalo. HALLMARK 9 pm Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery (2015) As Christmas approaches, amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen takes a break from baking to investigate the mur-der of an entrepreneur. HM&M 9 pm The Holiday (2006) Two women, one from America and one from England, swap homes at Christmastime after bad breakups with their boyfriends. ENCORE 9:45 pm

DEC. 26Angel of Christmas (2015) Susan has been a holiday Grinch since her boyfriend dumped her on Christmas. HALLMARK 4 pm Angel in the Family (2004) An ail-ing man and his daughters experience a miracle when their late matriarch returns to spend Christmas with them. HM&M 5 pm A Christmas Detour (2015) Two trav-elers become linked when a snowstorm

grounds their flight in Buffalo. HALLMARK 6 pm Lucky Christmas (2011) A woman must retrieve her winning lottery ticket from the glove compartment of her stolen car. HM&M 7 pm Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas (2014) Postal detectives delay their own travel plans to help a little girl who wrote an urgent letter to God. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 27Hitched for the Holidays (2012) A man and a woman pose as a couple to fool their respective families. HALLMARK 4 pm The Christmas Card (2006) Home on leave, a soldier visits a small town and falls for the woman who wrote a well-wishing card to the troops. HM&M 5 pm Snow Bride (2013) A tabloid reporter races to find juicy gossip on a prominent political family. HALLMARK 6 pm A Dog Named Christmas (2009) A mentally challenged man embarks on a mission to find homes for dogs during the holidays. HM&M 7 pm A Boyfriend for Christmas (2004) A strangely familiar man may be the answer to a ��-year-old woman’s long-ago holiday wish for true love. HALLMARK 8 pm Christmas With Tucker (2013) In the months following his father’s death, a boy learns about responsibility, the loyalty of friends and the power of love through his bond with a special dog. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 28Deck the Halls (2011) An amateur sleuth helps a private eye investigate the kidnap-ping of her father. HM&M 7 pm I’m Not Ready for Christmas (2015) Hol-ly’s world is turned upside down when her

niece’s wish to Santa Claus comes true and she cannot tell a lie. HALLMARK 8 pm Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery (2015) As Christmas approaches, amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen takes a break from baking to investigate the mur-der of an entrepreneur. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 29The Christmas Shepherd (2014) Sally is heartbroken when her dog runs away dur-ing a thunderstorm. HM&M 7 pm A Christmas Detour (2015) Two trav-elers become linked when a snowstorm grounds their flight in Buffalo. HALLMARK 8 pm

DEC. 30Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas (2014) Postal detectives delay their own travel plans to help a little girl who wrote an urgent letter to God. HM&M 7 pm Family for Christmas (2015) After an offhand wish to a man playing Santa Claus, a woman wakes up to find herself married to her college sweetheart. HALLMARK 8 pm A Christmas Visitor (2002) Grieving over a son’s death in the Gulf war, a fam-ily meets a stranger who rekindles the holi-day spirit. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 31Christmas With Holly (2012) The owner of a toy store falls in love with a man who cares for his orphaned niece. HM&M 7 pm Christmas in Conway (2013) Hoping it will be the perfect Christmas present for his wife, a man plans to construct a Ferris wheel in his backyard. HM&M 9 pm

HOLIDAY MOvIES

It’s not easy being The GrinchIn the 2000 movie version of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (airing on ABC Family), it took eight hours to apply Jim Carrey’s prosthetic makeup. Carrey was in such consistent discomfort, he needed to receive counseling from a Navy SEAL who instructed him on torture-resistance techniques.


ing to a quartet of family get-togethers. TNT 6 pm Jingle All the Way 2 (2014) A child’s father and stepfather engage in an all-out battle to get her the toy of her dreams for Christmas. USA 6 pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) The Griswolds spend the holiday in a garish way, especially when a country cousin pulls up in an Rv. ABC FAMILY 7 pm Mistletoe Over Manhattan (2011) The wife of Santa Claus tries to help a divorc-ing couple rediscover their love for each other. HM&M 7 pm The Spirit of Christmas (2015) A young lawyer finds romance with a spirit that takes the form of a human 12 days before Christmas. LIFETIME 7 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. SUND 7 pm Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012) Mischievous puppies stow away on Mrs. Claus’ sleigh to visit the children of Pinev-ille, then must help save Christmas from disappearing. WGN-A 7 pm Christmas Land (2015) After inheriting a Christmas tree farm, a woman’s plans to sell it change when she falls in love with the townspeople and meets a charming lawyer named Tucker. HALLMARK 8 pm Santa’s Little Helper (2015) Dax, a re-cently fired businessman, is thrown into a competition to become Santa’s second in command. USA 8 pm The Christmas Ornament (2013) Kathy plans to avoid any holiday traditions that bring back memories of her late husband until she receives an ornament from a handsome shop owner. HM&M 9 pm The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) Kermit, Miss Piggy and friends play Dick-

ens characters as Scrooge meets the spirits of Christmases past, present and yet to come. WGN-A 9 pm Elf (2003) Adopted as a baby by one of Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. ABC FAMILY 9:15 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. SUND 9:15 pm

DEC. 21Debbie Macomber’s Mr. Miracle (2014) At Christmastime, angel-in-training Harry Mills helps an insecure college student re-alize her purpose in life. HM&M 7 pm Miracle on 34th Street (1947) An adwoman’s lawyer boyfriend tries to prove that Macy’s Santa Claus is the real thing. AMC 8 pm The Year Without a Santa Claus (2006) Two elves try to save Christmas after dis-gruntled Saint Nick decides to take the year off. DISNEY 8 pm 12 Gifts of Christmas (2015) Anna is hired to become a personal Christmas shopper for Marc. HALLMARK 8 pm Dear Secret Santa (2013) Mourning the loss of her recently deceased friend, a woman receives a surprising Christmas card from a secret admirer. LIFETIME 8 pm The Santa Clause (1994) An adman takes over for the bearded, big-bellied fel-low after a rooftop mishap on Christmas Eve. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm A Christmas Visitor (2002) Grieving over a son’s death in the Gulf war, a fam-ily meets a stranger who rekindles the holi-day spirit. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 22The Christmas Choir (2008) A homeless man inspires a workaholic accountant to start a choir at a shelter. HM&M 7 pm

Home Alone: The Holiday Heist (2012) with his parents away, an 8-year-old en-gages in a battle of wits with some thieves. DISNEY 8 pm Christmas Land (2015) After inheriting a Christmas tree farm, a woman’s plans to sell it change when she falls in love with the townspeople and meets a charming lawyer named Tucker. HALLMARK 8 pm Four Christmases (2008) when their plans for a holiday getaway fall apart, a couple must spend Christmas Day trudg-ing to a quartet of family get-togethers. TNT 8 pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) Scott Calvin, aka Santa, contends with visiting in-laws and a scheme by mis-chievous Jack Frost to freeze him out of Christmas. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm A Christmas Story 2 (2012) Teen-age Ralphie wrecks his dream car before he even gets it off the lot, so he and his friends get jobs to earn enough money to fix it before the Old Man finds out. CMTV 9 pm The Wishing Tree (2012) with guidance from a widowed professor, a troubled teen becomes a volunteer during the holidays. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 23Scrooged (1988) A ruthless Tv-network chief meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. AMC 7 pm The Night Before the Night Before Christ-mas (2010) A family must save Christmas when Santa Claus lands on the roof and loses his magic bundle. HM&M 7 pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) Scott Calvin, aka Santa, contends with visiting in-laws and a scheme by mis-chievous Jack Frost to freeze him out of Christmas. ABC FAMILY 7:30 pm

A Bride for Christmas (2012) Aiden bets his friends that he can convince a woman to marry him by Christmas, and he sets his sights on Jessie, a young woman who has sworn off serious relationships. HALLMARK 8 pm 12 Men of Christmas (2009) A public-relations executive uses her media savvy to stir excitement in a small Montana town. LIFETIME 8 pm Christmas With the Kranks (2004) A Chi-cago couple scramble to put together a holi-day celebration after their daughter decides to come home for Christmas. AMC 9 pm The Case for Christmas (2011) Santa Claus must hire a lawyer when a man sues him for emotional distress. HM&M 9 pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) The Griswolds spend the holiday in a garish way, especially when a country cousin pulls up in an Rv. ABC FAMILY 9:45 pm

DEC. 24Christmas With the Kranks (2004) A Chi-cago couple scramble to put together a holi-day celebration after their daughter decides to come home for Christmas. AMC 7 pm The Christmas Secret (2014) A strug-gling single mother searches for a lost family heirloom that she hopes will bring her love and good fortune in time for the holidays. HM&M 7 pm A Christmas Story (1983) In the 1940s, little Ralphie tries to convince his parents to get him a Red Ryder range-model BB gun for Christmas. TNT 7 pm Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012) Mischievous puppies stow away on Mrs. Claus’ sleigh to visit the children of Pinev-ille, then must help save Christmas from disappearing. WGN-A 7 pm

HOLIDAY MOvIES

I triple-dog dare you!In 198�’s “A Christmas Story,” a hidden suction tube was used to safely create the illusion that Flick’s tongue was frozen to the flagpole. Try to resist the urge to give in to such pressure! Instead, catch the usual 24-hour marathon airing Dec. 24 on TNT.

Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol (1962) Ani-mated. Mr. Magoo is featured as a man who doesn’t believe in Christmas in this animated adaptation of “A Christmas Carol.” CW 8 pm It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Ruined by a miser on Christmas Eve, a suicidal family man sees life anew thanks to his guardian angel. NBC 8 pm Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas! (2011) Chaos strikes when a woman and her daughter get separated from their fam-ily during the holidays. DISNEY 8 pm The Flight Before Christmas (2015) Two strangers share a room at a bed-and-breakfast when an unexpected snowstorm delays their flight on Christmas Eve. LIFETIME 8 pm A Christmas Story (1983) In the 1940s, little Ralphie tries to convince his parents to get him a Red Ryder range-model BB gun for Christmas. TBS 8 pm The Bishop’s Wife (1947) A suave angel saves a woman and her Episcopal husband from spiritual doubt and marital woe. TCM 8 pm Elf (2003) Adopted as a baby by one of Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. ABC FAMILY 8:45 pm Jingle All the Way (1996) A crazed post-man, a tough policeman and a shady Santa impede a workaholic seeking a coveted toy for his son. AMC 9 pm Magic Stocking (2015) Lindsey, a wid-owed single mother, stays closed off to life after losing her husband. HM&M 9 pm A Christmas Story (1983) In the 1940s, little Ralphie tries to convince his parents to get him a Red Ryder range-model BB gun for Christmas. TNT 9 pm The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) Kermit, Miss Piggy and friends play Dick-ens characters as Scrooge meets the spirits

of Christmases past, present and yet to come. WGN-A 9 pm

DEC. 25Crown for Christmas (2015) Sparks fly between a European king and the governess who cares for his daughter. HALLMARK 7:30 pm A Gift Wrapped Christmas (2015) A per-sonal shopper tries to make her new client get into the holiday spirit and spend more time with his young son. LIFETIME 8 pm Four Christmases (2008) when their plans for a holiday getaway fall apart, a couple must spend Christmas Day trudg-ing to a quartet of family get-togethers. TBS 8 pm A Christmas Detour (2015) Two trav-elers become linked when a snowstorm grounds their flight in Buffalo. HALLMARK 9 pm Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery (2015) As Christmas approaches, amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen takes a break from baking to investigate the mur-der of an entrepreneur. HM&M 9 pm The Holiday (2006) Two women, one from America and one from England, swap homes at Christmastime after bad breakups with their boyfriends. ENCORE 9:45 pm

DEC. 26Angel of Christmas (2015) Susan has been a holiday Grinch since her boyfriend dumped her on Christmas. HALLMARK 4 pm Angel in the Family (2004) An ail-ing man and his daughters experience a miracle when their late matriarch returns to spend Christmas with them. HM&M 5 pm A Christmas Detour (2015) Two trav-elers become linked when a snowstorm

grounds their flight in Buffalo. HALLMARK 6 pm Lucky Christmas (2011) A woman must retrieve her winning lottery ticket from the glove compartment of her stolen car. HM&M 7 pm Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas (2014) Postal detectives delay their own travel plans to help a little girl who wrote an urgent letter to God. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 27Hitched for the Holidays (2012) A man and a woman pose as a couple to fool their respective families. HALLMARK 4 pm The Christmas Card (2006) Home on leave, a soldier visits a small town and falls for the woman who wrote a well-wishing card to the troops. HM&M 5 pm Snow Bride (2013) A tabloid reporter races to find juicy gossip on a prominent political family. HALLMARK 6 pm A Dog Named Christmas (2009) A mentally challenged man embarks on a mission to find homes for dogs during the holidays. HM&M 7 pm A Boyfriend for Christmas (2004) A strangely familiar man may be the answer to a ��-year-old woman’s long-ago holiday wish for true love. HALLMARK 8 pm Christmas With Tucker (2013) In the months following his father’s death, a boy learns about responsibility, the loyalty of friends and the power of love through his bond with a special dog. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 28Deck the Halls (2011) An amateur sleuth helps a private eye investigate the kidnap-ping of her father. HM&M 7 pm I’m Not Ready for Christmas (2015) Hol-ly’s world is turned upside down when her

niece’s wish to Santa Claus comes true and she cannot tell a lie. HALLMARK 8 pm Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery (2015) As Christmas approaches, amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen takes a break from baking to investigate the mur-der of an entrepreneur. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 29The Christmas Shepherd (2014) Sally is heartbroken when her dog runs away dur-ing a thunderstorm. HM&M 7 pm A Christmas Detour (2015) Two trav-elers become linked when a snowstorm grounds their flight in Buffalo. HALLMARK 8 pm

DEC. 30Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas (2014) Postal detectives delay their own travel plans to help a little girl who wrote an urgent letter to God. HM&M 7 pm Family for Christmas (2015) After an offhand wish to a man playing Santa Claus, a woman wakes up to find herself married to her college sweetheart. HALLMARK 8 pm A Christmas Visitor (2002) Grieving over a son’s death in the Gulf war, a fam-ily meets a stranger who rekindles the holi-day spirit. HM&M 9 pm

DEC. 31Christmas With Holly (2012) The owner of a toy store falls in love with a man who cares for his orphaned niece. HM&M 7 pm Christmas in Conway (2013) Hoping it will be the perfect Christmas present for his wife, a man plans to construct a Ferris wheel in his backyard. HM&M 9 pm

HOLIDAY MOvIES

It’s not easy being The GrinchIn the 2000 movie version of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (airing on ABC Family), it took eight hours to apply Jim Carrey’s prosthetic makeup. Carrey was in such consistent discomfort, he needed to receive counseling from a Navy SEAL who instructed him on torture-resistance techniques.

December HOLIDAY CALENDAR

SUNDAY

5Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1� 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 2� 24 25 26

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4�21Christmas in Rockefeller Center

Jingle All the Way

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Jack Frost

The Santa Clause

CMA Country Christmas

Scrooged

It Happened on 5th Avenue

CMA Country Christmas

Elf

Prancer

Just in Time for Christmas

The Flight Before Christmas

A Christmas Carol

The Bridge

Magic Stocking

Last Chance Christmas

The Great Christ-mas Light Fight

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Christmas With the Kranks

Disney’s A Christmas Carol

Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas

Miracle on 34th Street

Toy Story 20th Anniversary Special

Michael Bublé Christmas

Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors

The 84th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade

Scrooge

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas

Becoming Santa

Dashing Through the Snow

Wish Upon a Christmas

Cake Wars

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Toy Story That Time Forgot

Shrek the Halls

The Polar Express

Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey

The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball

Babes in Toyland

Frosty the Snowman

Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer

Yes, Virginia

Frosty Returns

Home for the Holidays

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Melody

The Spirit of Christmas

Jingle All the Way 2

Christmas Land

The Great Holiday Baking Show

Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town

Four Christmases

King of Kings

I Love Lucy Christmas Special

White Christmas

A Christmas Story

It’s a Wonderful Life

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration

Doctor Who Christmas Special

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

Rudolph’s Shiny New Year

The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors

Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest

Fox New Year’s Eve Special

Toast to 2015

Shopput up treedecorate

wrap

relax!!panic!bakewrapplan menu

plan Party!make egg nogrelax again!!

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