Celebrate December: Essential Holiday Movies and Specials

This December, whether you're in the mood for playful classics like Grandma Got Ran Over By a Reindeer, or cherished films such as The Sound of Music and Home Alone, there’s a perfect option for everyone. Featuring music specials, cozy mysteries, holiday romances, and laughter-filled family gatherings, here’s your guide to the season’s must-watch festivities.

Dec. 1 – An exciting holiday kickoff showcases well-known artists reinterpreting Christmas favorites, ensuring an entertaining blend of music, dance, and joyful celebration.

Dec. 3 – The traditional city tree lighting ceremony returns, featuring a magnificent Norway spruce draped in thousands of lights, topped with a dazzling star.

Dec. 3 – Join a holiday gathering filled with festive crafting and baking guidance, featuring a royal host along with special celebrity appearances.

Dec. 5 – An animated tale captures a lovable character's adventures in the human world, bringing holiday magic and celebrating joyous surprises.

Dec. 5 – A romantic sequel recounts an engaged couple's trials as they plan a wedding alongside organizing a holiday concert, testing their love amid the chaos.

Dec. 6 – Follow a delightful festive narrative about a helper tracking children's holiday behavior, as they discover warmth and love amidst unexpected romance.

• A holiday tale brings together former friends turned rivals, showcasing the importance of teamwork in the spirit of the season.

Dec. 7 – A cozy Christmas mystery unfolds when a puzzle editor transforms into a detective at a holiday gathering gone awry, with every guest being a suspect.

Dec. 9 – A special two-hour presentation tells the Nativity story, inviting audiences to reflect on faith and tradition.

Dec. 10 – A romantic comedy sees two ex-partners lifting their cheerful dog’s spirits on a heartfelt journey.

• A humorous animated story follows a boy searching for his missing grandmother during the holiday festivities.

Dec. 11 – A touching biographical film recounts a girl and her family overcoming challenges with love, faith, and a patchwork coat.

• A vibrant musical comedy strolls through a busy apartment building, uncovering festive surprises and delightful celebrity appearances.

Dec. 12 – Enjoy a full-day marathon of a beloved holiday comedy, spreading laughter and festive joy for eight hours.

Dec. 13 – A classic animated Christmas film is available free for families to enjoy together.

• A seasonal romance unfolds as a ghostwriter and a charming stranger find romance in a luxurious city hotel amidst a series of misunderstandings.

Dec. 14 – A special takes viewers behind the scenes of the festive makeover of a renowned government residence.

• An exciting new holiday film promotes interfaith harmony as rival choir leaders join forces for a communal celebration.

Dec. 15 & 22 – An exhilarating two-part Christmas thriller follows an antique dealer racing against the clock to diffuse a ticking bomb, blending festive excitement and suspense.

Dec. 16 – A modern retelling of a classic ballet sets the stage in Edwardian London, intertwining street life, suffragette themes, and enduring music for a novel holiday experience.

Dec. 20 – A sports-themed festive tale showcases a tennis pro's journey in a merry pickleball tournament to rescue his family’s club.

Dec. 21 – A heartwarming holiday film tells the story of a morning show host and a designer working together to fulfill a child's dream.

• A timeless musical classic returns, inviting viewers to relive nostalgia and joy.

Dec. 24 – A family comedy classic depicts a clever boy protecting his home from bumbling intruders, guaranteeing laughs for all.

Dec. 25 – Christmas Day features thrilling football action with two exciting games, bringing festive fun for sports enthusiasts.