"Arthur -- 'Speak Up, Francine!/Waiting for Snow'"
Airs: Dec. 15, 7:30 a.m.; Dec. 24, 8 a.m. on CBC
Arthur and Buster want Ladonna to enjoy her very first snowstorm. Sadly, the weather's not helping.
"Bookaboo -- Jim Carter Reads 'Grumpy Badger's Christmas'"
Airs: Dec. 11, 10 a.m. on CBC
The dog who loves books opens up "Grumpy Badger's Christmas" alongside Jim Carter, who plays Charles Carson on "Downton Abbey."
"A Charlie Brown Christmas"
Airs: Nov. 30, 9 p.m. on ABC; Dec. 24, 9 p.m. on ABC
Charlie Brown is tired of seeing Christmas becoming so commercialized. So he goes out and discovers the true meaning of the holiday.
A Charlie Brown Christmas. (Photo: ABC Photo Archives via Getty Images)
"A Christmas Carol"
Airs: Dec. 1, 11 a.m. on ABC Family
Jim Carrey plays the dastardly Ebenezer Scrooge in this motion-capture adaptation of the Dickens tale, directed by Robert Zemeckis.
"A Christmas Story"
Airs: Dec. 22, 8 p.m. on CBC; Dec. 24, 8 p.m. on TBS
All that Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley) wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder BB gun. But all that anyone's worried about is him shooting his eye out.
"The Curse of Clara"
Airs: Dec. 14, 7 p.m.; Dec. 25, 5:30 p.m. on CBC
Vickie is set up to play Clara in a production of The Nutcracker being put on by the National Ballet School. She becomes nervous when she learns about the "Curse of Clara," but thankfully, NHL legend Phil Esposito is there to keep her head in the game.
"Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood 'Snowflake Day'"
Airs: Dec. 14, 8:30 a.m. on CBC
Daniel the Tiger is playing the important role of the snowflake in his community's Snowflake Day Show!
"Dragon's Den Holiday Special"
Airs: Dec. 9, 8 p.m.; Dec. 30, 9 p.m. on CBC
Which of the dragons belongs on Santa's naughty list this year? Find out.
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
Airs: Dec. 2, 1:30 p.m. on ABC Family; Dec. 14, 8 p.m.; Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. on CBC
Dr. Seuss' classic book gained new life as this animated holiday special about a small-hearted creature who aims to ruin Christmas for Whoville. But one day something strange happens, and he starts to look on the holiday with a whole new light.
"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (Photo: Universal)
"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000)
Airs: Dec. 1, 9 p.m. on ABC Family
Jim Carrey plays the Grinch in Ron Howard's live-action adaptation of the Seuss tale.
"Elf"
Airs: Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. on ABC Family; Dec. 6, 8 p.m. on CBC
Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, an oversized elf who becomes a fish out of water when he goes to meet his father (James Caan) in New York.
"Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas"
Airs: Dec. 12, 12:30 p.m. on ABC Family
Meet Emmet, the otter who, with his jug band, enters a contest to win money for the holiday season.
"The Flight Before Christmas"
Airs: Dec. 12, 9 p.m. on CBS
A reindeer wants to follow his father to the reins of Santa's sleigh. But first he needs the help of a group of squirrels to make it there.
"Fred Claus"
Airs: Dec. 3, 8:30 p.m. on ABC Family
Vince Vaughn stars as Fred, Santa Claus' brother. Mayhem ensues at the North Pole when he moves home.
"Frosty the Snowman"
Airs: Nov. 28, 8:30 p.m. on CBS; Dec. 17, 7 p.m.; Dec. 21, 7 p.m. on CBC
He's just a snowman, until he puts on that magic hat. Then the real fun begins.
"Frosty the Snowman." (Photo: Rankin/Bass Productions)
"Frosty Returns"
Airs: Nov. 28, 8:30 p.m. on CBS; Dec. 18, 7 p.m. and Dec. 22, 7 p.m. on CBC
Frosty reunites with his friends as he tries to save Christmas once again.
"Frosty's Winter Wonderland"
Airs: Dec. 1, 3:30 p.m. on ABC Family
It's Frosty's wedding day, and the whole gang comes out for it!
"Frozen Frank"
Airs: Dec. 7, 9:44 a.m. on CBC
Frozen Frank, a snowman from the North Pole, goes to visit his friend JP. But Frank has a tough time staying frozen out of his natural habitat.
"Get Santa"
Airs: Dec. 17, 8 p.m. on CBC
Jim Broadbent plays Jolly Old St. Nick in this comedy about people trying to save Christmas after they discover the old man in a garage.
"Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer"
Airs: Nov. 27, 8 p.m. on ABC
Jake Spankenheimer is having a tough Christmas, as his cousin tries to take over the family store, and after grandma becomes the victim in a strange accident.
"Home Alone"
Airs: Dec. 13, 8 p.m. on CBC
This family classic has hardly aged in 25 years. Macaulay Culkin plays Kevin McAllister, a kid who only realizes how much his family means to him when they leave him alone at Christmastime.
"Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
Airs: Dec. 20, 5 p.m. and Dec. 25, 3 p.m. on CBC
Kevin McAllister's family just can't keep track of him at Christmastime. He finds himself alone in New York, pursued once again by thieves with a big grudge after what he did to them at his own house.
"Home Alone." (Photo: 20th Century Fox)
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"
Airs: Dec. 3, 2 p.m. on ABC Family
The Sprouse twins, Dylan and Cole, star in this picture about a boy who sees his mom kissing Jolly Old St. Nick without realizing it's someone very close to him.
"I'll Be Home for Christmas"
Airs: Dec. 4, 10 a.m. on ABC Family; Dec. 6, 5 p.m. on CBC
Jonathan Taylor Thomas stars in this comedy about a college student trying to get home for the holidays following a hazing at school.
"I Love Lucy Christmas"
Airs: Dec. 23, 8 p.m. on CBS
A Christmas special and retrospective about Lucy and Ricky (Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz) gathering with their friends to surprise Little Ricky for the holidays.
"It's a Wonderful Life"
Airs: Dec. 5, 8 p.m. and Dec. 24, 8 p.m. on NBC
The classic story of George Bailey (James Stewart), and how he rediscovered the spirit of Christmas when the whole world was falling apart around him.
"It's Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown"
Airs: Nov. 30, 8 p.m. and Dec. 24, 8 p.m. on ABC
This special celebrates the 50th anniversary of "A Charlie Brown Christmas." Kristen Bell, Kristin Chenoweth and Matthew Morrison star.
"I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown"
Airs: Dec. 19, 8 p.m. on ABC
ReRun, the younger brother of Lucy and Linus, prefers to spend the holidays with Snoopy instead of his own family.
"Jack Frost"
Airs: Dec. 2, 1:30 p.m. on ABC Family
Buddy Hackett voices this 1979 animated tale about a snow sprite who falls in love with a human.
"Jingle All the Way." (Photo: 20th Century Fox)
"Jingle All the Way"
Airs: Dec. 25, 1 p.m. on CBC
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a dad hellbent on getting his son the hottest toy this holiday season.
"Kung Fu Panda Holiday"
Airs: Nov. 27, 9 p.m. on CW
Po (Jack Black) is tasked with hosting a holiday banquet with all the Masters of Kung Fu. But it's happening on the very same night as his father's own party. Which will he choose?
"The Little Drummer Boy"
Airs: Dec. 5, 12 p.m. on ABC Family
The story of the young percussionist who joins the Magi on their journey to Bethlehem to meet Jesus.
"Love Actually"
Airs: Dec. 7, 1 p.m. on ABC Family
Richard Curtis spins a touching yarn about a group of Londoners at Christmastime.
"The Magic Hockey Skates"
Airs: Dec. 23, 7 p.m. on CBC
A hockey-loving kid becomes one of the world's greatest players thanks to a pair of magic, second-hand skates.
"Merry Christmas Mr. Bean"
Airs: Dec. 24, 9:30 p.m. on CBC
One of England's most eccentric people conducts a band, stops a Christmas thief and badly misreads what his girlfriend wants him to buy her for Christmas.
"Merry Madagascar"
Airs: Nov. 27, 9:30 p.m. on CW
The animals of Madagascar have to save Christmas when Santa Claus crashes nearby.
"Michael Buble's Christmas in Hollywood"
Airs: Dec. 19, 8 p.m. and Dec. 25, 7 p.m. on CBC
CBC airs the Canadian crooner's NBC Christmas special from L.A.'s Orpheum Theatre.
"Mickey's Christmas Carol" (Photo: Disney)
"Mickey's Christmas Carol"
Airs: Dec. 3, 9 a.m. on ABC Family; Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. on CBC
Mickey plays Bob Cratchit and Scrooge McDuck plays Ebenezer in this touching adaptation of the Dickens tale.
"Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas"
Airs: Dec. 1, 1 p.m. on ABC Family
Holiday fun in three parts, as Huey, Dewey and Louie live on a "Groundhog Day"-like scenario, Goofy tries to restore the holiday spirit in his son, and Mickey and Minnie recreate the story of the "Gift of the Magi."
"Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas"
Airs: Dec. 9, 4:30 p.m. on ABC Family
Another collection of holiday fun featuring some of Disney's most popular characters. See Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck in a battle of the blades and watch what happens when Goofy's son Max introduces his girlfriend to his father for the first time.
"Miracle on 34th Street" (1947)
Airs: Dec. 25, 8 p.m. on CBC
A mysterious yet jolly man steps in to play Santa Claus in a Christmas parade in New York City. But is he the real thing?
"Miracle on 34th Street" (1994)
Airs: Dec. 18, 8 p.m. on CBC
Sir Richard Attenborough played one of cinema's more convincing Santas in this film about a department store St. Nick, and the adorable little girl (Mara Wilson) who doesn't believe he's the real thing.
"Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol"
Airs: Dec. 24, 8 p.m. on CW
The charming old nearsighted man takes on the guise of Ebenezer Scrooge.
"Mr. St. Nick"
Airs: Kelsey Grammer plays the son of Jolly Old St. Nick, who's reluctant to take up the reins and wants to stay in warm Florida. But he soon becomes a pawn in a devious game.
"The Muppet Christmas Carol." (Photo: Walt Disney Pictures)
"The Muppet Christmas Carol"
Airs: Dec. 13, 8 p.m. on CBC
Join Kermit, Miss Piggy and Michael Caine as they re-enact Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
"Murdoch Mysteries: A Merry Murdoch Christmas"
Airs: Dec. 21, 8 p.m.
Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) and Dr. Julia Ogden (Helen Joy) are forced to work on Christmas Eve after presents are stolen from the Hospital for Sick Children.
"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"
Airs: Dec. 5, 10 p.m. on ABC Family; Dec. 20, 8 p.m. on CBC
Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) loves Christmas. But his expectations are a little high. Watch what happens when he invites the whole family over for one fateful holiday season.
"Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey"
Airs: Dec. 10, 11 a.m. on ABC Family
The story of a misfit donkey who finally finds his purpose when he helps Joseph and Mary on their way to Bethlehem.
"The Nightmare Before Christmas"
Airs: Dec. 5, 12:30 a.m. on ABC Family
Tim Burton gives the most twisted take on Christmas we've seen yet. Jack Skellington tires of life in Halloween Town, so he seeks out a new experience in whiter, more twinkly pastures. But not everything goes according to plan.
"The Polar Express." (Photo: Warner Bros.)
"The Polar Express"
Airs: Dec. 1, 7 p.m. on ABC Family
A young boy travels to the North Pole on a train where he meets Santa and an elf who looks strangely like Aerosmith's Steven Tyler.
"Prancer"
Airs: Dec. 4, 12 p.m.
A young girl who won't give up her belief in Santa Claus finds one of the jolly old man's reindeer hurt in a forest.
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
Airs: Dec. 1, 8 p.m. on CBS;l Dec. 7, 8 p.m.; Dec. 15, 8 p.m. on CBC
Follow Rudolph, his misfit elf friend Hermey, Yukon Cornelius and Sam the Snowman as the young reindeer hopes to nab a spot pulling Santa's sleigh in this classic holiday special.
"Rufus and Martha Wainwright's Noël Nights"
Airs: Dec. 16, 8 p.m.; Dec. 25, 12:07 p.m. on CBC
Two members of one of Canada's most famous musical families team up for this special, where they will be joined by Loudon Wainwright III, Anna McGarrigle, Kid Koala and more.
"Santa Claus is Comin' to Town"
Airs: Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. on ABC
Mickey Rooney and Fred Astaire provide voices in this animated picture about mailman telling the true story of Santa Claus.
"The Santa Clause." (Photo: Disney)
"The Santa Clause"
Airs: Dec. 2, 8:30 p.m. on ABC Family
Tim Allen stars as Scott Calvin, a single dad who has to take the reins of Santa's sleigh after the jolly old man falls off a roof.
"The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause"
Airs: Dec. 16, 6 p.m. on ABC Family
Santa may be jolly, but he's not a quick learner. How else to explain his decision to let the mischievous Jack Frost (Martin Short) into his workshop? Add to that the fact he has to deal with Mrs. Claus' parents, and you have a recipe for Yuletide chaos!
"Scrooged"
Airs: Nov. 29, 8 p.m. on CBC
Bill Murray plays a ruthless television executive in this 1980s update of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
"Shrek the Halls"
Airs: Dec. 3, 8:30 p.m., Dec. 15, 9:30 p.m. on ABC
Shrek, Donkey and the rest of the gang give their own takes on Christmas stories.
"Stars On Ice 2015"
Airs: Dec. 3, 8 p.m. on CBC
Join Kurt Browning and some of Canada's most dazzling ice dancers as they enchant you with leaps and quads.
"Scrooged." (Photo: Paramount Pictures)
"The Story of Santa Claus"
Airs: Nov. 28, 9 p.m. on CBS
This animated special tells the story of how kids ended up receiving toys on Christmas.
"Super WHY! The Nutcracker"
Airs: Dec. 9, 7 a.m.; Dec. 24, 7 a.m. on CBC
The popular kids' show that encourages children to read takes on the story of the Nutcracker.
"Super WHY! Twas the Night Before Christmas"
Airs: Dec. 17, 7 a.m. on CBC
The gang takes on the famous children's story about what happens on Christmas night.
"Toy Story That Time Forgot"
Airs: Dec. 3, 8 p.m., Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. on ABC
The toys from the beloved Pixar series face off with some dino figures after Christmas.
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas"
Airs: Dec. 14, 9 a.m. on ABC Family
An animated tale about a town that has disavowed Santa Claus.
"22 Minutes Holiday Special"
Airs: Dec. 8, 8 p.m.; Dec. 31, 7 p.m. on CBC
The Canadian satirists lampoon the year's events for a special holiday edition.
"White Christmas"
Airs: Dec. 24, 7 p.m. on CBC
Two war veterans played by Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye put on a successful show, and fall in love with two sisters.
"Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too"
Airs: Dec. 13, 7 p.m. on CBC
The denizens of the Hundred Acre Wood have their Christmas list all ready for Santa when suddenly they realize they left out Pooh! There follows a mad rush to get his Christmas wishes to Santa Claus!
"The Wiz Live!"
Airs: Dec. 3, 8 p.m. on NBC
NBC's holiday tradition of live shows continues with "The Wiz," an adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" starring Queen Latifah, Common and Mary J. Blige.
"The Year Without a Santa Claus"
Airs: Dec. 1, 6 p.m. on ABC Family
Christmas is cancelled as Santa feels people have forgotten the true spirit of the holiday.
"Yes, Virginia"
Airs: Dec. 18, 8:30 p.m. on ABC
A young girl wants to know whether Santa's real. So she writes a letter to a newspaper editor to find out for sure.
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