Find the Christmas TV schedules for Lifetime, Hallmark, Insp, Freeform, and more! You’ll find all the Christmas movies and TV specials you could possibly watch.
For decades, Christmas TV specials and movies have stood as pillars of festive joy. They hold the power to weave a magical tapestry, bringing together family and friends in shared moments of laughter, warmth, and the purest expressions of holiday spirit.
In the bygone eras, the anticipation of Christmas TV specials was an event in itself. Families would huddle around the glowing television set, eagerly awaiting the annual arrival of beloved characters and heartwarming tales. Fast forward to the present, and the landscape has transformed into a dazzling array of options, thanks to the multitude of channels and streaming services that grace our screens.
Yet, in this era of abundance, a new challenge emerges – the art of navigating the plethora of choices and ensuring that we don’t miss the gems that capture the essence of the season. It’s a festive dilemma that many of us face, and that’s precisely where this post steps in, it’s your guide to Christmas TV schedules so you don’t miss anything.
So, as you prepare to embark on your annual holiday viewing tradition, let this post be your trusted companion. A treasure trove of information, guiding you through the enchanting world of Christmas specials and ensuring that your festive season is adorned with the laughter, warmth, and joy that only the magic of television can deliver. Let the season of merriment unfold, and may your Christmas be adorned with the glow of the screen and the echoes of cherished stories.
Christmas TV Schedules for 2024
Even if you don’t have cable you can watch a lot of these great movies. You’ll find a full article all about how to stream Christmas movies to help you get the best service for you right here on this blog.
Christmas TV Specials
There are some fun specials throughout the holiday season. As Christmas specials are announced you will find the details here.
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 8:30 am/EST on November 28 (Official coverage NBC/Unofficial coverage CBS)
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (ABC) November 3o
- Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting (NBC & Peacock) December 4, 8:00 pm/EST
- Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (ABC) December 25
- CMA Country Christmas (Live on CMA/Encore ABC) TBA
- A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special (NBC) TBA
Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas
Hallmark Channel is bringing us 32 all-new Christmas movies this year. Each weekend starting October 18th you will be able to watch all-new Christmas movies.
They will also be airing some of your old favorites leading up to Christmas so you are sure to find something you love to watch.
Get the full Hallmark Channel Christmas movie schedule.
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ Miracles of Christmas
Hallmark’s other channel Movies & Mysteries will also be getting in on the Christmas fun with 9 all-new Christmas movies starting on October 24th and airing each Thursday leading up to Christmas.
Get the full Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas movie schedule.
It’s a Wonderful Lifetime
Lifetime is back this year with 12 all-new movies for It’s a Wonderful Lifetime. Movies feature stars like Emily Alatalo, Corey Sevier, Tia Mowry, Teri Hatcher, Jackee Harry, Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, Donna Mills, and Nicollette Sheridan to name a few!
It will start on November 16th and you can enjoy movies every Saturday, and Sunday leading up to Christmas.
Get the full Lifetime Christmas movie schedule.
Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas
Freeform has 25 days of Christmas movies, TV shows, and more to enjoy! There is something for everyone so the perfect thing to turn on to enjoy as a family.
Get the full Freeform 25 Days of Christmas schedule.
AMC Networks’ Best Christmas Ever
AMC Networks is bringing us over 550 hours of holiday programming with the Best Christmas Ever this holiday season. It’s their biggest holiday lineup yet.
Get the full AMC Networks’ Christmas schedule.
UPtv’s Most Uplifting Christmas Ever
UPtv has 12 all-new movies this Christmas season as well as almost 100 other movies to enjoy as a family.
Get the full UPtv Christmas movie schedule.
OWN for the Holidays
OWN has 3 all-new Christmas movies coming this year. After the movies premiere you will be able to stream them on Max.
Get the full OWN for the Holidays schedule.
Insp Christmas Programming
Enjoy westerns or shows like The Waltons? You need to check out Insp and its fun western-themed Christmas schedule.
(updated schedule coming soon!)
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