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Here's When To Watch All Your Favorite Christmas Specials In 2018

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Everyone has a favorite thing about Christmas, whether it's the freshly baked cookies, the holiday decorations, or the time spent with family.

But, in my book, nothing beats relaxing in front of the TV with a mug of hot cocoa.

No matter which Christmas special you prefer, every family seems to make a holiday tradition of watching at least one.

We've rounded up a list of some of the most popular Christmas specials and movies, along with the times they'll be airing this year.

And if you need even more Christmas movies, check our list of Hallmark movie premieres, which have already started airing.

All times are listed in EST and are subject to changes.

Wednesday, November 21

United Feature Syndicate / ABC
  • A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (ABC) 8:00 p.m.
  • This Is America, Charlie Brown: The Mayflower Voyagers (ABC) 8:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 22

MGM
  • The Thanksgiving Day Parade (CBS) 9:00 a.m.
  • Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC) 9:00 a.m.
  • The Wizard of Oz (TBS) 6:30 and 8:45 p.m.

Friday, November 23

Rankin Bass
  • Frosty the Snowman, followed by Frosty Returns (CBS) 8:00 p.m.
  • Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer (CW) 8:00 p.m.
  • Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (ABC) 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 24

CBS
  • Robbie the Reindeer (CBS) 8:00 p.m.
  • The Story of Santa Claus (CBS) 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 27

Rankin Bass
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (CBS) 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 29

Walt Disney Pictures
  • Olaf's Frozen Adventure (ABC) 8:00 p.m.
  • Toy Story That Time Forgot [Toy Story Christmas Special] (ABC) 8:30 p.m.
  • The Wonderful World Of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (ABC) 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 2

  • Garth: Live at Notre Dame!, a live concert featuring Garth Brooks (CBS) 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 6

United Feature Syndicate / ABC
  • A Charlie Brown Christmas (ABC) 8:00 p.m.
  • Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (TBS) 8:00 p.m.
  • The Elf on the Shelf (TBS) 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 8

Rankin Bass
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (CBS) 8:00 p.m.
  • Frosty the Snowman (CBS) 9:00 p.m.

Monday, December 10

Bob D'Amico - ABC
  • CMA Country Christmas hosted by Reba McEntire (ABC) 8:00 p.m.

Friday, December 14

CBS Television

Tonight, there are a pair of vintage Christmas classics airing on CBS:

  • I Love Lucy 8:00 p.m.
  • The Dyck Van Dyke Show 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 16

20th Century Fox
  • The Sound of Music (ABC) 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 19

Dreamworks
  • Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer (CW) 8:00 p.m.
  • Olaf's Frozen Adventure (ABC) 8:00 p.m.
  • Shrek The Halls (ABC) 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 20

United Feature Syndicate / ABC
  • A Charlie Brown Christmas (ABC) 8:00 p.m.

Friday, December 21

United Feature Syndicate
  • I Want A Dog For Christmas, Charlie Brown! (ABC) 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 22

Bob D'Amico - ABC
  • CMA Country Christmas hosted by Reba McEntire (ABC) 8:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve - Monday, December 24

  • TBS will be airing A Christmas Story for 24 hours, starting at 8:00 p.m.
  • It's A Wonderful Life (NBC) 8:00 p.m.
  • Beauty & the Beast (ABC) 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 27

Rankin Bass
  • Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (ABC) 8:00 p.m.
  • Rudolph's Shiny New Year (ABC) 9:00 p.m.

If you're craving even more holiday movies, check out Hallmark's Christmas Countdown, and also Freeform's 25 Days Of Christmas.

The channel will be airing classics including The Santa Clause, Disney's A Christmas Carol, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas all December long.

Plus, there are premieres of new Freeform originals, including Life Size 2 starring Tyra Banks.

For updated Christmas special listings all month long, visit ChristmasTVSchedule.com.

Which Christmas special is your favorite?

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