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    How to Watch Christmas TV Shows and Movies

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    Charlie Brown. Rodolphe. Glacial. Santa Claus. The gang is back for Christmas 2024.

    We have entered the season of Animated Christmas TV Classics and Favorites like “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Frosty the Snowman” will soon hit television screens.

    A few are traditionally shown on network or cable television, while others will be available for streaming.

    Some network, cable and streaming service channels have already released schedules for when beloved holiday TV movie traditions will air or be available to watch for free. Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas Schedule is once again filled with favorites.

    As has been the case for several yearsyou’ll have to look a little harder to find Charlie Brown, Snoopy and their Peanuts friends.

    Here’s when and where you can catch some of the classics streaming over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Many specials will air multiple times on multiple channels, so check TV listings for additional times. Also check back as we update the list with more promotions and broadcast times.

    “A Charlie Brown Christmas”

    Apple TV+ still owns the rights to “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” so you won’t find it on network TV this year. However, Apple TV+ will allow non-subscribers to watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” for free on December 14 and 15.

    The 1965 classic follows Charlie Brown as he attempts to find deeper meaning in Christmas.

    “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”

    Rudolph and his shiny red nose get another chance to save Christmas when the beloved 1964 special airs on 9:10 p.m. December 7, 6:10 p.m. December 8, 9:20 p.m. December 16, 7:55 p.m. December 17, 6:15 p.m. December 21, 3:00 p.m. December 22, 8 p.m. December 24 And 11:00 a.m. December 25 on Free form.

    “Frosty the Snowman”

    Santa Claus keeps his promise. Frosty the Snowman will return this year. You can hear the story of the joyful and happy soul at 8:35 p.m. December 7, 5:35 p.m. December 8, 8:45 p.m. December 16, 7:20 p.m. December 17, 5:40 p.m. December 21, 2:25 p.m. December 22, 7:30 p.m. December 24 And 10:30 a.m. December 25 on Free form.

    Come on, Frosty. We are all waiting for you.

    “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

    The Grinch, with a heart half too small, tries to steal Christmas. The Dr. Seuss story traditionally airs on NBC, but times have not yet been announced.

    “The Nightmare Before Christmas”

    Jack Skellington from Halloween Town stumbles upon Christmas Town and all its bright colors. Watch it on 2:35 p.m. December 1, 4:30 p.m. December 5, 2:05 p.m. December 6112:30 a.m. December 15, 11:40 a.m. December 22 And 2:10 p.m. December 23 on Free form.

    “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”

    The story of how the tradition of Santa Claus came to be, based on the hit Christmas song, broadcast on 9:55 p.m. December 3, 1:30 p.m. December 4, 12:55 a.m. December 7, 4:30 p.m. December 8, 10:25 p.m. on December 16, 6:15 p.m. December 17, 4:35 p.m. December 21 And 1:20 p.m. December 22 on Free form.

    “The year without Santa Claus”

    Will sad Santa cancel Christmas? We’re not sure when we’ll find out this year, but “The Year Without a Santa” will air on AMC in 2023. No time has been announced yet.

    “The Little Drummer Boy”

    “The Little Drummer Boy” is based on the song of the same name, but the 1968 television special details the young drummer’s emotional journey and the one gift he has to give to a baby who might be able to. help heal his injured lamb. It will be broadcast at 10:30 a.m. December 4, 10:35 a.m. December 12, 7:30 a.m. December 20 And 7:00 a.m. December 21 on Free form.

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