The holiday season is approaching fast. Along with Christmas music and black Friday shopping come holiday TV specials.
There are many programs to choose from this year starting with A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving right up until the classic 24 hour marathon of A Christmas Story on TBS. Must-see specials on my list are always the Grinch, Rudolph and Charlie Brown -- it doesn’t feel like Christmas without them. Its always fun to DVR the shows and then watch them on Christmas Eve or Day with the family.
Below is a list of specials that are always enjoyable and worth checking out. Of course there are more to choose from, so for a complete schedule, go here.
Cartoons
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – November 19, 5PM, November 30, 8PM, ABC
Merry Madagascar – November 24, 8PM, NBC
Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special – November 24, 8:30PM, NBC
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving – November 25, 8PM, ABC
Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer – November 30, 8PM, CBS
Shrek the Halls – November 30, 8:30PM, ABC
A Charlie Brown Christmas – December 7, 8PM, ABC
Frosty the Snowman – December 11, 8PM, CBS
Movies
Miracle on 34th Street – November 25, 2PM, NBC
Elf - November 25, 9PM, USA
The Santa Clause – December 2, 6PM, ABC Family
A Christmas Carol – December 4, 9AM, TMC
Scrooged – December 2, 7PM, AMC
A Christmas Story – December 24-25, 2-hour marathon, TBS
It’s a Wonderful Life – December 24, 8PM, NBC
Parades
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – November 25, 9AM, NBC
CBS Thanksgiving Parade – November 25, 9AM, CBS
Specials
Christmas in Rockefeller Center – November 30, 8PM, NBC
A Muppet Christmas: Letters to Santa – December 11 & December 19, 8PM, NBC
Music
Taylor Swift: Speak Now Thanksgiving Day Special – November 25, 8PM, NBC
Carrie Underwood: An All Star Holiday Special – December 7, 8PM, FOX
Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to You – December 13, 9PM, ABC
About the author
Erin is an avid tv watcher; Castle, The Office, Fringe, Vampire Diaries, Cougar Town and True Blood among her favorites. She also likes to go to the movies, write, try new places to eat at and travel to new destinations. Follow her on Twitter @erninlow.
