TV News: Freeform's Annual 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS Begins December 1

It’s hard to believe but it’s that time of year again! The holiday season is upon and that means lots and lots of holiday classics airing on our television screens! Freeform does it again with 25 Days of Christmas with a great holiday lineup to fill your days and nights with festive cheer!

In a press release:

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!
FREEFORM CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF CHRISTMAS CHEER WITH THE ‘25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS’ PROGRAMMING EVENT
STARTING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1

Cable’s Biggest Programming Event of the Year Will Include the Network Television Premiere of ‘Holiday Joy’ and the Freeform Premieres of ‘Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups,’ ‘Snow Buddies’ and ‘Just Friends’

In its 20^th year of bringing Christmas cheer to viewers, Freeform returns with “25 Days of Christmas,” cable’s biggest programming event of the year. The 25 continuous days of holiday-themed entertainment for the whole family runs from December 1 – 25, and viewers can ring in the season with festive specials, classic holiday movies and returning favorites.

This year’s merriest programming stunt includes the network television premiere of “Holiday Joy” and the Freeform premieres of “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups,” “Snow Buddies” and “Just Friends.” Holiday lovers get an early sneak peek of “Holiday Joy” on the Freeform app on December 1, before the linear premiere.

In addition, Freeform will launch 25DaysofChristmasTV.com posting fun new holiday content each day, plus, daily polls relating to the holiday movies on Wishbone, as well as creating lots of fun holiday shareables, gifs and micro-videos to post all over social media. In addition to live tweeting during movies every night, Freeform will also be offering extra content relating to Pop Up Santa surprises.

25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS day-by-day programming highlights include**:

Thursday, December 1
(3:30 – 6:00 p.m. EST) WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
This family musical fantasy tells the story of eccentric candy maker Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder). Determined to find someone worthy of a dream-of-a-lifetime jackpot, Wonka hides five golden tickets inside five candy bars, with the winners receiving a trip through his factory and enough candy to last, well, forever. Poor but honest Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) is thrilled when he finds a ticket and chooses his Grandpa Joe (Jack Albertson) to visit the factory with him. But when Wonka’s rival Slugworth (Gunter Meisner) offers Charlie a lot of money in exchange for the Everlasting Gobstopper sample, Charlie makes a heartwarming decision that earns him Wonka’s admiration and trust. (Live action)

“Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” repeats on:

Friday, December 2, at 12:00 p.m. EST

Tuesday, December 13, at 4:30 p.m. EST

(6:00 – 7:05 p.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
Based on Pulitzer Prize-winner Phyllis McGinley’s children’s book, Mrs. Claus narrates this memorable classic about the time she almost donned her husband’s famous red suit. (Animated)

“The Year Without a Santa Claus” repeats on:

Friday, December 2, at 2:30 p.m. EST

Sunday, December 4, at 5:35 p.m. EST

Monday, December 5, at 4:00 p.m. EST

Saturday, December 10, at 12:55 a.m. EST

Sunday, December 11, at 11:40 a.m. EST

Tuesday, December 20, at 5:35 p.m. EST

Wednesday, December 21, at 2:10 p.m. EST

Friday, December 23, at 5:40 p.m. EST

Saturday, December 24, at 12:20 p.m. EST

Sunday, December 25, at 4:35 p.m. EST

NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION -Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) is determined to create the most fun-filled old fashioned family Christmas ever – but life has a particular way of throwing wet logs on Clark’s fire. (©Warner Bros)

(7:05 – 9:15 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
The comic misadventures of the beleaguered Griswold family continue as America’s most dedicated dad (Chevy Chase) is determined to stay at home to create “the most fun-filled old-fashioned family Christmas ever” – but life has a particular way of throwing wet logs on Clark Griswold’s fire. (Live Action)

“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” repeats on:

Sunday, December 4, at 8:45 p.m. EST

Monday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m. EST

Tuesday, December 13, at 9:00 p.m. EST

Wednesday, December 14, at 5:00 p.m. EST

Friday, December 16, at 7:35 p.m. EST

Saturday, December 17, at 4:40 p.m. EST

Monday, December 19, at 8:55 p.m. EST

Tuesday, December 20, at 6:40 p.m. EST

Saturday, December 24, at 9:45 p.m. EST

Sunday, December 25, at 7:45 p.m. EST

THE SANTA CLAUSE – Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) is a divorced dad whose strained relationship with his son Charlie (Eric Lloyd) begins to mend only after a bizarre twist of fate transforms him into the new Santa. (©Disney Enterprises, Inc/Attila Dory)

(9:15 – 11:20 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
Tim Allen stars as Scott Calvin, a divorced father whose strained relationship with his son Charlie (Eric Lloyd) begins to mend only after a bizarre twist of fate transforms him into the new Santa. (Live Action)

“The Santa Clause” repeats on:

Friday, December 2, at 7:15 p.m. EST

Tuesday, December 6, at 9:00 p.m. EST

Wednesday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m. EST

Wednesday, December 14, at 9:00 p.m. EST

Thursday, December 15, at 7:00 p.m., EST

Saturday, December 17, at 6:50 p.m. EST

Sunday, December 18, at 5:10 p.m. EST

Tuesday, December 20, at 8:50 p.m. EST

Wednesday, December 21, at 6:50 p.m. EST

Friday, December 23, at 8:50 p.m. EST

Saturday, December 24, at 5:35 p.m. EST

TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS – Jack Skellington (Danny Elfman; Chris Sarandon), Halloweentown’s beloved Pumpkin King, is obsessed with bringing Christmas under his control and enlists his loyal townspeople to help him become a substitute Santa to create a new and improved version of the holiday. (©Disney)

(11:20 p.m. – 12:55 a.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
In this beloved animated movie, Jack Skellington (Danny Elfman and Chris Sarandon), Halloweentown’s beloved Pumpkin King is obsessed with bringing Christmas under his control and enlists his loyal townspeople to help him become a substitute Santa and create a “new and improved” version of the holiday. (Animated)

Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” repeats on:

Friday, December 2, at 3:35 p.m. EST

Monday, December 12, at 5:30 p.m. EST

Tuesday, December 13, at 3:00 p.m. EST

Saturday, December 17, at 1:00 p.m. EST

Sunday, December 18, at 12:00 p.m. EST

Thursday, December 22, at 5:10 p.m. EST

Friday, December 23, at 3:00 p.m. EST

(12:55 – 2:00 a.m. EST) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR
Santa sends Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to find Baby New Year, who has run away from Father Time. (Animated)

“Rudolph’s Shiny New Year” repeats on:

Saturday, December 17, at 7:00 a.m. EST.

Friday, December 2
(11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST) JACK FROST (1979)
Pardon-Me-Pete the Groundhog tells the story of how Jack Frost briefly became human and helped a knight win his lady love. (Animated)

“Jack Frost” repeats on:

Saturday, December 24, at 7:00 a.m. EST

(12:00 – 2:30 p.m. EST) WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
(2:30 – 3:35 p.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(3:35 – 5:10 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

(5:10 – 7:15 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009)
The classic tale of a miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) who is visited on Christmas Eve by three ghosts attempting to help him change his life and embrace the holidays. (Animated)

Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” repeats on:

Saturday, December 3, at 12:00 p.m. EST

Thursday, December 8, at 9:00 p.m. EST

Friday, December 16, at 11:55 p.m. EST

Thursday, December 22, at 12:00 a.m. EST

Friday, December 23, at 6:45 p.m. EST

(7:15 – 9:20 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE

(9:20 – 11:25 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004)
Based on the beloved Caldecott Medal children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg, the Academy Award®-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis reunite for the inspiring tale of a young boy and the magical train he boards to the North Pole. (Animated)

“The Polar Express” repeats on:

Saturday, December 3, at 4:40 p.m. EST

Tuesday, December 6, at 7:00 p.m. EST

Wednesday, December 7, at 5:00 p.m. EST

Sunday, December 11, at 9:55 p.m. EST

Monday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m. EST

Friday, December 16, at 9:45 p.m. EST

Saturday, December 17, at 2:35 p.m. EST

Wednesday, December 21, at 3:15 p.m. EST

Thursday, December 22, at 12:00 p.m., EST

Saturday, December 24, at 3:30 p.m. EST

Sunday, December 25, at 1:25 p.m. EST

(11:25 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. EST) CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
From the acclaimed children’s book by Roald Dahl comes this magical fantasy about the candy maker and his wacky Wonka factory! The mysterious and reclusive confectioner extraordinaire Willy Wonka (Johnny Depp) has secretly hidden five golden tickets somewhere in his candy bars – which are really invitations to join him on a grand tour of the wondrous chocolate factory. The winning children find themselves on a dizzying, yet fantastic voyage with the chance for an even grander prize – if they can resist temptation! (Live Action)

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” repeats on:

Saturday, December 3, at 2:05 p.m. EST

Saturday, December 17, at 11:30 p.m. EST

Sunday, December 18, at 1:35 p.m. EST

Saturday, December 3
(7:00 – 8:30 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS

Kelsey Grammer narrates three charming Christmas tales with a Mickey Mouse twist, including the Christmas classic The Gift of the Magi, starring Mickey and Minnie Mouse. (Animated)

“Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas” repeats on:

Monday, December 19, at 7:00 a.m. EST

Saturday, December 24, at 8:05 a.m. EST

(8:30 – 10:00 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S TWICE UPON A CHRISTMAS
Mickey and friends return to tell five more tales of holiday spirit and Christmas cheer. (Animated)

“Mickey’s Twice Upon A Christmas” repeats on:

Saturday, December 24, at 9:40 a.m. EST.

(10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH
Richie Rich (David Gallagher) gets more than he bargained for when Professor Keanbean (Eugene Levy) invents a wishing machine that magically transports Richie to an alternate universe where his nasty cousin Reggie Van Dough rules with an iron fist. (Live Action)

“Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish” repeats on:

Sunday, December 4, at 8:00 a.m. EST

Sunday, December 18, at 9:30 a.m. EST

Monday, December 19, at 10:30 a.m. EST

Friday, December 23, at 11:00 a.m. EST

(12:00 – 2:05 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009)
(2:05 – 4:40 p.m. EST) CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

(4:40 – 6:45 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004)

(6:45 – 8:50 p.m. EST) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (2011)
How does Santa deliver all those presents on one night? With a team of Christmas elves, and one high-tech operation, and the entire Claus family’s help! However, after a present is lost on Christmas Eve, Santa’s youngest son Arthur teams up with an elf for an urgent mission to make sure a little girl receives a special gift. (Animated)

“Arthur Christmas” repeats on:

Sunday, December 4, at 2:20 p.m. EST

Saturday, December 10, at 10:50 p.m. EST

Sunday, December 11, at 12:45 p.m. EST

Wednesday, December 14, at 7:00 p.m. EST

Thursday, December 15, at 5:00 p.m. EST

Saturday, December 24, at 1:25 p.m. EST

Sunday, December 25, at 11:20 a.m. EST

ELF – Buddy (Will Ferrell) grew up in the North Pole, never realizing he was not a Christmas Elf like all of his friends. When he finds out the truth, he sets out for New York City to find the father he never knew. But Buddy isnÕt used to the big city, and New York has never seen anyone like Buddy! (©Warner Bros)

(8:50 – 10:55 p.m. EST) ELF
Buddy (Will Ferrell) grew up in the North Pole, never realizing he was not a Christmas Elf like all of his friends. When he finds out the truth, he sets out for New York City to find the father he never knew. But Buddy isn’t used to the big city, and New York has never seen anyone like Buddy! (Live Action)

“Elf” repeats on:

Sunday, December 4, at 6:40 p.m. EST

Wednesday, December 7, at 9:00 p.m. EST

Thursday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m. EST

Monday, December 12, at 9:00 p.m. EST

Tuesday, December 13, at 7:00 p.m. EST

Sunday, December 18, at 9:50 p.m. EST

Monday, December 19, at 6:50 p.m. EST

Wednesday, December 21, at 8:55 p.m. EST

Thursday, December 22, at 6:45 p.m. EST

Saturday, December 24, at 7:40 p.m. EST

Sunday, December 25, at 5:40 p.m. EST

(10:55 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. EST) THE HOLIDAY
Two women on opposite sides of the globe, Amanda Woods (Cameron Diaz) and Iris Simpkins (Kate Winslet), find themselves in a similar predicament. Desperate for a change of scenery, the women meet on the internet and swap houses for the Christmas holiday discovering that a change of address really can change your life. (Live Action)

“The Holiday” repeats on:

Tuesday, December 20, at 1:25 p.m. EST.

Sunday, December 4
(7:00 – 7:30 a.m. EST) ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Actor Joel Grey narrates this animated holiday special adapted from the famous poem by Clement Moore. (Animated)

(7:30 – 8:00 a.m. EST) NESTOR, THE LONG-EARED CHRISTMAS DONKEY
“Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey” tells the story of the donkey that carried Mary to Bethlehem. (Animated)

“Nestor The Long-Eared Donkey” repeats on:

Saturday, December 17, at 8:00 a.m. EST.

(8:00 – 10:05 a.m. EST) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH

(10:05 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. EST) RUDOLPH AND FROSTY’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Rudolph’s magical glowing nose is not only helpful at Christmas, but also in the heat of summer when Rudolph and his friend, Frosty the Snowman, are called in to rescue a struggling circus at a special July 4th benefit. (Animated)

“Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July” repeats on:

Friday, December 9, at 11:55 p.m. EST.

(12:10 – 2:20 p.m. EST) I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (1998)
If a college jokester (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) makes it home for the holidays by a certain time, his dad’s Porsche is his. But, after one prank too many, he’s left stranded wearing nothing but a Santa Claus suit with no option except to hitchhike cross country. (Live Action)

(2:20 – 4:30 p.m. EST) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (2011)

(4:30 – 5:35 p.m. and 10:55 p.m – 12:00 a.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
Fred Astaire narrates this tale of Kris Kringle (voice of Mickey Rooney), a young man who starts a gift factory where he builds toys and gives them to all the local children, earning him the name Santa Claus. (Animated)

“Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” repeats on:

Tuesday, December 20, at 4:30 p.m. EST

Wednesday, December 21, at 1:10 p.m. EST

Friday, December 23, at 4:35 p.m. EST

Saturday, December 24, at 11:15 a.m. EST

Sunday, December 25, at 3:30 p.m. EST

(5:35 – 6:40 p.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(6:40 – 8:45 p.m. EST) ELF
(8:45 – 10:55 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(10:55 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN

Monday, December 5
(4:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS

(5:00 – 7:00 p.m. EST) JINGLE ALL THE WAY
To make up for missing his son’s karate match, Howard Langston (Arnold Schwarzenegger) promises his son Jamie (Jake Lloyd) anything he wants for Christmas. Unfortunately, like most kids his age, Jamie wants the extremely popular “Turbo Man” action figure and now, on Christmas Eve, Howard realizes he forgot to buy it. Refusing to break his word, Howard goes on a frantic last-minute quest to track down the toy action figure, and stops at nothing to get his son the gift that he wants. (Live Action)

“Jingle All the Way” repeats on:

Friday, December 16, at 5:30 p.m. EST

Saturday, December 17, at 8:30 a.m. EST

Thursday, December 22, at 8:55 p.m. EST

Friday, December 23, at 1:00 p.m. EST

(7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION

(9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EST) SCROOGED (1998)
A comedic take on Charles Dickens’ novel “A Christmas Carol,” the film stars Bill Murray who plays a television executive exploiting the holidays in order to boost ratings, but is then haunted by three ghosts. (Live Action)

“Scrooged” repeats on:

Tuesday, December 6, at 5:00 p.m. EST

Saturday, December 24, at 11:55 p.m. EST

Sunday, December 25, at 9:55 p.m. EST

(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) SNOWGLOBE
In the network movie, a mystical snow globe transports Angela (Christina Milian), who longs for the perfect Christmas away from her boisterous family, into an idyllic Christmas winter wonderland. (Live Action)

Tuesday, December 6
(5:00 – 7:00 p.m. EST) SCROOGED (1998)
(7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004)
(9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE

(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) SNOW
In a reinvention of the Santa Claus myth, this original network holiday movie finds Nick (Tom Cavanagh) reluctantly taking over the family business at the North Pole and, in the process of trying to bring back the spirit of Christmas they lost long ago, finds his true love. (Live Action)

Wednesday, December 7
(5:00 – 7:00 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS(2004)
(7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EST) ELF

(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS
Starring Amy Smart and Mark-Paul Gosselaar, the network holiday movie follows a young woman who re-lives the same first date on Christmas Eve over and over again until she learns to open up her world to new things and stop living in the past. (Live Action)

Thursday, December 8
(3:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST) HOLIDAY JOY—Network Television Premiere

Joy Hockstatter (Bailee Madison) has been trying to help her dad, Bob, hold the family together after her mom’s death a few years ago. Although only 15, she’s become a kind of surrogate mother to her brothers. Every day she looks across the street to the perfect house and family – the Wellmans. After a freak accident (which involves some suspicious cards), Joy wakes up as one of the Wellmans, with a new mother, father and older sister! Her new life seems to have changed for the better, only now Bob and her brothers have taken a turn for the worse and the only one who recognizes Joy from her previous life is her old dog, Levi. (Live Action)

“Holiday Joy” repeats on:

Friday, December 9, at 11:30 a.m. EST

Thursday, December 15, at 7:30 a.m. EST

(5:00 – 7:00 p.m. EST) DECK THE HALLS
Steve (Matthew Broderick) gets into an increasingly absurd war with his new neighbor Buddy (Danny DeVito), when Buddy decides to decorate his home with enough Christmas lights to be seen from space. (Live Action)

(7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST) ELF
(9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009)

(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS
Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez star in the network’s original holiday tale about a desperate young woman who kidnaps a handsome guy to take home to her parents at Christmas to prove how well she’s doing with her life. (Live Action)

Friday, December 9
(11:00 – 11:30 a.m. EST) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
Everyone’s favorite snowman, Frosty, plans to marry, but not if the evil Jack Frost can help it. Can the children save Frosty from being frozen lifeless and get him to the church on time? (Animated)

“Frosty’s Winter Wonderland” repeats on:

Thursday, December 22, at 4:10 p.m. EST

Friday, December 23, at 7:00 a.m. EST

(11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST) HOLIDAY JOY

(1:30 – 3:35 p.m. EST) HOME ALONE 3
In the third installment of the “Home Alone” series, Alex Pruitt (Alex D. Linz) has to use his quick wit to fight off the bad guys after a mix up at the airport baggage claim puts him in possession of a remote control car that turns out to be a decoy containing a stolen top secret Air Force microchip. When the bad guys learn that the microchip is in Alex’s neighborhood, they start ransacking homes in search of it. When Alex realizes his house is next, he prepares for their visit with a string of creative traps to stop them once and for all. Not only does Alex have to save his family but now it’s an issue of national security! (Live Action)

“Home Alone 3” repeats on:

Wednesday, December 14, at 3:00 p.m. EST

Thursday, December 15, at 1:00 p.m. EST

Monday, December 19, at 12:35 p.m. EST

Tuesday, December 20, at 11:15 a.m. EST

(3:35 – 5:40 p.m. EST) SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS
When Puppy Paws, the feisty son of Santa Paws, forgets the true meaning of the season, it’s up to the Buddies to remind him that Christmas is not about what you get; it’s about what you give. (Live Action)

“Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws” repeats on:

Saturday, December 10, at 7:30 a.m. EST

Wednesday, December 21, at 9:00 a.m. EST

Sunday, December 25, at 9:10 a.m. EST

(5:40 – 7:45 p.m. EST) THE SEARCH FOR SANTA PAWS
When Santa Claus travels to New York City right before Christmas, he hits his head and loses his memory! Now it’s up to his dog Paws to save Christmas and get Santa back home. (Live Action)

“The Search for Santa Paws” repeats on:

Saturday, December 10, at 9:30 a.m. EST

Thursday, December 15, at 9:00 p.m., EST

Friday, December 16, at 11:15 a.m. EST

Monday, December 19, at 2:40 p.m. EST

Tuesday, December 20, at 7:00 a.m. EST

Sunday, December 25, at 7:00 a.m. EST

(7:45 – 9:50 p.m. EST) SANTA PAWS 2: THE SANTA PUPS—FREEFORM PREMIERE
When Mrs. Claus travels to Pineville, the playful Santa Pups stow away on her sled. Taking mischief to a whole new level, they begin granting joyful wishes to Pineville’s boys and girls, but something goes terribly wrong – the Christmas spirit begins to disappear. Now the Santa Pups and Mrs. Claus must race to save Christmas around the world. (Live Action)

“Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups” repeats on:

Saturday, December 10, at 11:35 a.m. EST

Friday, December 16, at 1:20 p.m. EST

Monday, December 19, at 4:45 p.m. EST

Tuesday, December 20, at 9:10 a.m. EST

(9:50 – 11:55 p.m. EST) SNOW BUDDIES—Freeform Premiere
The five Buddies accidentally find themselves in Alaska, caught up in a dogsled race with their new friend Shasta. If the Buddies can get him to the finish line they will be on their way home, but unfamiliar terrain, harsh weather conditions and dirty tricks from a rival musher teach the Buddies it’s not the size of the individual dogs in the race but the heart of the team that counts. (Live Action)

“Snow Buddies” repeats on:

Thursday, December 15, at 11:00 a.m. EST

Wednesday, December 21, at 7:00 a.m. EST

(11:55 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. EST) RUDOLPH AND FROSTY’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Saturday, December 10
(7:00– 7:30 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
Charles Dickens’ famous story is retold with Mickey as Bob Cratchit, Uncle Scrooge as Ebenezer Scrooge, Goofy as Jacob Marley’s ghost, and Donald as nephew Fred. (Animated)

“Mickey’s Christmas Carol” repeats on:

Sunday, December 18, at 11:30 a.m. EST

(7:30 – 9:30 a.m. EST) SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS
(9:30 – 11:35 a.m. EST) THE SEARCH FOR SANTA PAWS
(11:35 a.m. – 1:40 p.m. EST) SANTA PAWS 2: THE SANTA PUPS
(1:40 – 3:45 p.m. EST) SNOW BUDDIES

TOY STORY – Disney/Pixar’s “Toy Story” tells the story of a fantastic, fun-filled journey of what your toys are up to when youÕre not around, viewed mostly through the eyes of two rival toys – Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), the lanky, likable cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), the fearless space ranger. (©Disney/Pixar)

(3:45 – 5:45 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY
“Disney∙Pixar’s Toy Story” tells the story of a fantastic, fun-filled journey of what your toys are up to when you’re not around, viewed mostly through the eyes of two rival toys — Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), the lanky, likable cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), the fearless space ranger. (Animated)

Disney∙Pixar’s “Toy Story” repeats on:

Sunday, December 11, at 2:50 p.m. EST

(5:45 – 7:50 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY 2
When an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggin (voice of Wayne Knight) kidnaps Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), the toys get into one predicament after another in their daring race to get Woody back before Andy returns. (Animated)

Disney∙Pixar’s “Toy Story 2” repeats on:

Sunday, December 11, at 4:50 p.m. EST

(7:50 – 10:20 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY 3
Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and the rest of the Toy Story gang return for an all-new adventure, along with a few new faces – some plastic, some plush – including Barbie’s counterpart Ken (Michael Keaton), a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants (Timothy Dalton) and a strawberry-scented bear named Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear (Ned Beatty). As Andy prepares to depart for college, Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of Andy’s faithful toys wonder what will become of them. But, when a mix-up lands them at Sunnyside Daycare, they meet a host of new toys and soon discover a wild new adventure is just beginning! (Animated)

Disney∙Pixar’s “Toy Story 3” repeats on:

Sunday, December 11, at 6:55 p.m. EST

(10:20 – 10:50 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT
During a post-Christmas play date, the “Toy Story” gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It’s all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie’s room. (Animated)

Disney∙Pixar’s “Toy Story That Time Forgot” repeats on:

Sunday, December 11, at 9:25 p.m. EST

Wednesday, December 21, at 6:20 p.m. EST

Thursday, December 22, at 4:40 p.m. EST

(10:50 p.m. – 12:55 a.m. EST) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS(2011)
(12:55 – 2:00 a.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS

Sunday, December 11
(7:00– 7:30 a.m. EST) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY (1968)

Based on the Christmas song, the “Little Drummer Boy” tells the story of Aaron, a poor boy who cannot afford to buy a present for baby Jesus and instead plays a special song for him on his drums. (Animated)

“The Little Drummer Boy” repeats on:

Thursday, December 22, at 11:30 a.m. EST

(7:30 – 9:35 a.m. EST) HOME ALONE: THE HOLIDAY HEIST
Still upset from his family’s recent move, Finn (Christian Martyn) is not happy about spending the holidays in a new house. But when neighborhood thieves target his house, Finn springs into action to defend his home and save his family’s Christmas! Also starring Ed Asner, Malcolm McDowell and Debi Mazar. (Live Action)

“Home Alone: The Holiday Heist” repeats on:

Friday, December 16, at 3:25 p.m. EST

Friday, December 23, at 12:00 a.m. EST

(9:35 – 11:40 a.m. EST) ADENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS
Dennis tries to spread the Christmas spirit to his grumpy neighbor Mr. Wilson (Robert Wagner) and receives some help from the Angel of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. (Live Action)

“A Dennis the Menace Christmas” repeats on:

Thursday, December 15, at 3:00 p.m. EST

Friday, December 16, at 7:00 a.m. EST

Monday, December 19, at 8:30 a.m. EST

(11:40 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(12:45 – 2:50 p.m. EST) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS(2011)
(2:50 – 4:50 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY

(4:50 – 6:55 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY 2
(6:55 – 9:25 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY 3
(9:25 – 9:55 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT
(9:55 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS(2004)

Monday, December 12
(5:30 – 7:00 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS(2004)
(9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EST) ELF

(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) CHRISTMAS CUPID
Christina Milian stars as high-powered Hollywood publicist, Sloane, who finds herself haunted by the ghost of her recently departed infamous client, Caitlin (Ashley Benson), in a modern day take on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic story of “A Christmas Carol.” (Live Action)

Tuesday, December 13
(3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(4:30 – 7:00 p.m. EST) WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
(7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST) ELF
(9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION

(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) THREE DAYS (2001)
In this network movie starring Kristin Davis, an angel interrupts destiny to give love 72 hours for a second chance. (Live Action)

Wednesday, December 14
(3:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST) HOME ALONE 3
(5:00 – 7:00 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS(2011)
(9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE

(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) SANTA BABY
Mary Class (Jenny McCarthy) is a highly driven business executive whose great success is acknowledged by everyone but her father who just happens to be Santa Claus (George Wendt). (Live Action)

Thursday, December 15
(7:30 – 9:30 a.m. EST) HOLIDAY JOY
(11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST) SNOW BUDDIES

(1:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST) HOME ALONE 3.

(3:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST) A DENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS
(5:00 – 7:00 p.m. EST) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS(2011)
(7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EST) THE SEARCH FOR SANTA PAWS

(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) SANTA BABY 2: CHRISTMAS MAYBE
Jenny McCarthy reprises her role as Mary Class, Santa’s daughter, who is faced with a decision when her father decides to leave her in charge of the family business. Also starring Paul Sorvino and Dean McDermott. (Live Action)

Friday, December 16
(7:00 – 9:10 a.m. EST) A DENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS

(9:10 – 11:15 a.m. EST) JACK FROST (1998)
Jack Frost (Michael Keaton) was always too busy to spend time with his son Charlie. But when he dies in a car accident, Jack finds himself back to life in the form of a Snowman! (Live Action)

“Jack Frost” repeats on:

Thursday, December 22, at 2:05 p.m. EST

Friday, December 23, at 7:30 a.m. EST

(11:15 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. EST) THE SEARCH FOR SANTA PAWS
(1:20 – 3:25 p.m. EST) SANTA PAWS 2: THE SANTA PUPS
(3:25 – 5:30 p.m. EST) HOME ALONE: THE HOLIDAY HEIST
(5:30 – 7:35 p.m. EST) JINGLE ALL THE WAY
(7:35 – 9:45 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(9:45 – 11:55 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS(2004)
(11:55 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. EST) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009)

Saturday, December 17
(7:00 – 8:00 a.m. EST) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR
(8:00 – 8:30 a.m. EST) NESTOR, THE LONG-EARED CHRISTMAS DONKEY
(8:30 – 10:30 a.m. EST) JINGLE ALL THE WAY

(10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST) HAPPY FEET
In the great nation of Emperor Penguins you’re nobody unless you can sing – which is unfortunate for Mumble (Elijah Wood), who can’t sing a note. (Animated)

“Happy Feet” repeats on:

Sunday, December 18, at 7:00 a.m. EST

Thursday, December 22, at 7:00 a.m. EST

(1:00 – 2:35 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(2:35 – 4:40 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(4:40 – 6:50 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(6:50 – 9:00 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE

(9:00 – 11:30 p.m. EST) DISNEY’SFROZEN
Fearless optimist Anna (Kristen Bell) teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer, Sven, in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf (Josh Gad) in a race to find Anna’s sister, Elsa (Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Can Anna save her sister and bring sunshine back to their home? Or will Arendelle be frozen forever? (Animated)

“Frozen” repeats on:

Sunday, December 18, at 7:20 p.m. EST

(11:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. EST) CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Sunday, December 18
(7:00 – 9:30 a.m. EST) HAPPY FEET
(9:30 – 11:30 a.m. EST) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH
(11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(12:00 – 1:35 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(1:35 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. EST) CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

PREP & LANDING – “Prep & Landing” reveals the never-before-told tale of an elite unit of Elves known as Prep & Landing, who are responsible for preparing all of the homes for Santa before the big guy arrives. Featuring the voices of Dave Foley and Sarah Chalke. (©Disney )

(4:10 – 4:40 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING
The half-hour holiday special reveals the never-before-told tale of an elite unit of Elves known as Prep & Landing, who are responsible for preparing all of the homes for Santa before the big guy arrives. Featuring the voices of Dave Foley and Sarah Chalke. (Animated)

“Disney’s Prep & Landing” repeats on:

Wednesday, December 21, at 5:20 p.m. EST

(4:40 – 5:10 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING: NAUGHTY VS. NICE
Prep & Landing Elves Wayne and Lanny are back to save the day when someone threatens to put the whole world on Santa’s Naughty List. Featuring the voices of Dave Foley, Chris Parnell and Rob Riggle. (Animated)

“Disney’s Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice” repeats on:

Wednesday, December 21, at 5:50 p.m. EST

(5:10 – 7:20 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(7:20 – 9:50 p.m. EST) DISNEY’SFROZEN
(9:50 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. EST) ELF

Monday, December 19
(7:00 – 8:30 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS
(8:30 – 10:30 a.m. EST) A DENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS
(10:30 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. EST) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH
(12:35 – 2:40 p.m. EST) HOME ALONE 3
(2:40 – 4:45 p.m. EST) THE SEARCH FOR SANTA PAWS
(4:45 – 6:50 p.m. EST) SANTA PAWS 2: THE SANTA PUPS
(6:50 – 8:55 p.m. EST) ELF
(8:55 – 11:00 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION

(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) JUST FRIENDS—Freeform Premiere
A recording industry executive (Ryan Reynolds) comes face to face with his old high school crush (Amy Smart) – a woman whose rejection of him turned him into a notorious womanizer. But now he realizes that she is his one true love, and he wants them to be more than “just friends.” (Live Action)

Tuesday, December 20
(7:00 – 9:10 a.m. EST) THE SEARCH FOR SANTA PAWS
(9:10 – 11:15 a.m. EST) SANTA PAWS 2: THE SANTA PUPS
(11:15 a.m. – 1:25 p.m. EST) HOME ALONE 3
(1:25 – 4:30 p.m. EST) THE HOLIDAY
(4:30 – 5:35 p.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(5:35 – 6:40 p.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(6:40 – 8:50 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(8:50 – 11:00 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE

(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) HOLIDAZE
High-powered executive Melody Gerard (Jennie Garth) returns to her sleepy hometown to try and convince everyone to let her company build a giant new discount store. But she’s unexpectedly met with resistance by the townspeople – led by her childhood sweetheart, Carter (Cameron Matheson). Desperate to get out of town and back to her “real” life, Melody takes a spill and wakes up in an alternate universe where she never took the job and is married to Carter. (Live Action)

Wednesday, December 21
(7:00 – 9:00 a.m. EST) SNOW BUDDIES
(9:00 – 11:05 a.m. EST) SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS

(11:05 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. EST) HAPPY FEET TWO
Mumble, The Master of Tap, has a problem because his tiny son, Erik, is choreo-phobic. Reluctant to dance, Erik runs away and encounters The Mighty Sven—a penguin who can fly! Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model. But things get worse when the world is shaken by powerful forces. Erik learns of his father’s guts and grit as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures – from tiny krill to giant elephant seals – to put things right. (Animated)

“Happy Feet Two” repeats on:

Thursday, December 22, at 9:30 a.m. EST

(1:10 – 2:10 p.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(2:10 – 3:15 p.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(3:15 – 5:20 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS(2004)
(5:20 – 5:50 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING
(5:50 – 6:20 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING: NAUGHTY VS. NICE
(6:20 – 6:50 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT
(6:50 – 8:55 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(8:55 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. EST) ELF

(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) THE MISTLE-TONES
Holly (Tia Mowry) is devastated when she is turned down for a spot in the Christmas singing group The Snow Belles. So she forms her own group, the Mistle-Tones, and challenges her rival Marci (Tori Spelling) and The Snow Belles to a Christmas Eve sing-off! (Live Action)

Thursday, December 22
(7:00 – 9:30 a.m. EST) HAPPY FEET
(9:30 – 11:30 a.m. EST) HAPPY FEET TWO
(11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY(1968)
(12:00 – 2:05 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS(2004)
(2:05 – 4:10 p.m. EST) JACK FROST (1998)
(4:10 – 4:40 p.m. EST) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
(4:40 – 5:10 p.m. EST) DISNEY∙PIXAR’S TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT
(5:10 – 6:45 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(6:45 – 8:55 p.m. EST) ELF
(8:55 – 11:00 p.m. EST) JINGLE ALL THE WAY
(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009)

Friday, December 23
(7:00 – 7:30 a.m. EST) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
(7:30 – 9:30 a.m. EST) JACK FROST (1998)
(11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH
(1:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST) JINGLE ALL THE WAY
(3:00 – 4:35 p.m. EST) TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(4:35 – 5:40 p.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN

(5:40 – 6:45 p.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS

(6:45 – 8:50 p.m. EST) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009)
(8:50 – 11:00 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(12:00 – 2:00 a.m. EST) HOME ALONE: THE HOLIDAY HEIST

Saturday December 24
(7:00 – 8:05 a.m. EST) JACK FROST (1979)
(8:05 – 9:40 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS
(9:40 – 11:15 a.m. EST) MICKEY’S TWICE UPON A CHRISTMAS
(11:15 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(12:20 – 1:25 p.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(1:25 – 3:30 p.m. EST) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS(2011)
(3:30 – 5:35 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS(2004)
(5:35 – 7:40 p.m. EST) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(7:40 – 9:45 p.m. EST) ELF
(9:45 – 11:55 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(11:55 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. EST) SCROOGED (1998)

Sunday, December 25
(7:00 – 9:10 a.m. EST) THE SEARCH FOR SANTA PAWS
(9:10 – 11:20 a.m. EST) SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS
(11:20 a.m. – 1:25 p.m. EST) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS(2011)
(1:25 – 3:30 p.m. EST) THE POLAR EXPRESS(2004)
(3:30 – 4:35 p.m. EST) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(4:35 – 5:40 p.m. EST) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(5:40 – 7:45 p.m. EST) ELF
(7:45 – 9:55 p.m. EST) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(9:55 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. EST) SCROOGED (1998)

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“The Santa Clause”: ©Disney Enterprises, Inc.

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Dream chaser extraordinaire! Judy tends to be a tad sarcastic and kind of goofy! She is an avid admirer of all things supernatural, paranormal, celestial and mystical. She loves to read, write, and watches way too much TV. She enjoys many genres of film and music (and let's be honest, most music from the 80s). She also has a wicked sweet tooth. Cupcakes beware.