Disney's 25 Days of Christmas Schedule

With Thanksgiving nearly upon us, I guess it's time to consider Christmas. And that means it's nearly time for ABC Family's 25 days of Christmas. This year's lineup includes two Jim Henson specials that have been remastered: "The Bells of Fraggle Rock" and "Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas". And on December 13th and 14th, you can watch a marathon of the Toy Story movies: 1, 2, & 3 plus the Toy Story That Time Forgot. They're also showing a special behind the scenes look at the new Shadowhunters television series based on the Mortal Instruments books by Cassandra Clare. (Yay!!)  Here's what else you can look forward to seeing.

December 1st
7:00-9:30am The Preacher's Wife
11:00am-1:00pm Disney's A Christmas Carol
1:00-2:30pm Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
2:30-3:30pm The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
3:30-4:00pm Frosty's Winter Wonderland
4:00-6:00pm Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
6:00-7:00pm The Year Without a Santa Claus
7:00-9:00pm The Polar Express
9:00pm-12:00am Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
12:00-1:00am The Year Without a Santa Claus
1:00-2:00am Rudolph's Shiny New Year

December 2
7:00-9:00am The Christmas Shoes
9:00-9:30am Frosty's Winter Wonderland
11:00am-12:30pm Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
12:30-1:30pm A Miser Brothers Christmas
1:30-2:30pm Jack Frost
2:30-3:30 Rudolph's Shiny New Year
6:00-8:45pm Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
8:45-11:00pm The Santa Clause
12:00-2:00am Snow - an ABC Family original movie

December 3
7:00-9:00am Christmas in Boston
9:00-9:30am Mickey's Christmas Carol
1:45-4:00pm I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
4:00-6:00pm Jack Frost
6:00-8:15pm The Santa Clause
8:15-11:00 Fred Claus
12:00-2:00am Snow 2: Brain Freeze

December 4
7:00-9:00am Meet the Santa's
9:00-9:30am The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (one of my favorite old Rankin Bass cartoons, it's narrated by Angela Lansbury.)
11:00am-12:00pm Rudolph's Shiny New Year
12:00-2:00pm Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
2:00-4:00pm Jack Frost
4:00-6:00pm I'll Be Home for Christmas
6:00-7:00pm Santa Claus is Coming to Town
7:00-9:30pm Fred Claus
9:30-11:50pm Elf
11:50pm-2:00am Prancer

December 5
7:00-8:00am Rudolph's Shiny New Year
8:00-10:00am Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
10:00am-12:15pm I'll Be Home for Christmas
12:15-3:00pm Prancer
3:00-4:00pm The Year Without a Santa Claus
4:00-5:00pm Santa Claus is Coming to Town
5:00-7:15pm The Polar Express
7:15-9:30pm Elf
9:30pm-12:30am Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
12:30-2:00am Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

December 6
7:00-9:00am A Very Brady Christmas
9:00-11:00am Home Alone: The Holiday Heist
11:00am-12:00pm The Year Without a Santa Claus
12:00-12:30pm The Little Drummer Boy
12:30-2:30pm Disney's A Christmas Carol
2:30-4:45pm The Polar Express
4:45-6:30pm Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
6:30-9:30pm Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
9:30-10:00pm Beyond the Shadows: The Making of Shadowhunters
10:00pm-12:00am National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

December 7
7:00-9:00am Home Alone: The Holiday Heist
9:00-9:30am The Little Drummer Boy
11:00am-1:00pm Three Days - ABC Family original movie
1:00-4:00pm Love Actually
4:00-6:30pm Fred Claus
6:30-8:45pm National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
8:45-11:00pm The Santa Clause
12:00-2:00am The Mistle-Tones - ABC Family original musical, I really liked this movie, which stars Tia Mowery and Tori Spelling.

December 8
7:00-9:30am Fred Claus
11:00am-1:00pm Secret Santa
1:00-3:00pm The Mistle-Tones
3:00-4:00pm Pinocchio's Christmas
4:00-6:00pm Disney's A Christmas Carol
6:00-6:30pm Frosty's Winter Wonderland
6:30-8:45pm The Santa Clause
8:45-11:00pm The Polar Express
12:00-2:00am Snowglobe - ABC Family original movie

December 9
7:00-9:00am 12 Dates of Christmas - ABC Family original movie
9:00-9:30am The Little Drummer Boy Book II
11:00am-12:00pm Pinocchio's Christmas
12:10-2:20pm Prancer
2:20-4:30pm Snowglobe
4:30-6:00pm Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
6:00-6:30pm Mickey's Christmas Carol
6:30-8:45pm The Polar Express
8:45-11:00pm Elf
12:00-1:00am The Year Without a Santa Claus
1:00-2:00 Rudolph's Shiny New Year

December 10
7:00-9:30am Prancer
11:00-11:30am Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
11:30am-12:00pm Frosty's Winter Wonderland
12:00-2:00pm Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
2:00-2:30pm Mickey's Christmas Carol
2:30-4:00pm Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
4:00-4:30pm The Little Drummer Boy
4:30-5:30pm Rudolph's Shiny New Year
5:30-6:30pm The Year Without a Santa Claus
6:30-8:45pm Elf
8:45-11:00pm National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
12:00-2:00am Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe - ABC Family original movie

December 11
7:00-9:00am Desperately Seeking Santa - ABC Family original movie
9:00-9:30am Frosty's Winter Wonderland
11:00am-1:00pm Holiday in Handcuffs - ABC Family original movie
1:00-4:00pm The Family Man
4:00-6:45pm Fred Claus
6:45-9:00pm National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
9:00pm-12:00am Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
12:00-1:00am Santa Claus is Coming to Town
1:00-2:00am The Year Without a Santa Claus


December 12
7:00-8:00am Jack Frost
8:00-9:45am Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
9:45-11:30am Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
11:30am-12:15pm The Bells of Fraggle Rock
12:15-1:20pm Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas
1:20-2:30pm The Year Without a Santa Claus
2:30-3:30pm Santa Claus is Coming to Town
3:30-4:00pm Frosty's Winter Wonderland
4:00-6:00pm Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
6:00-9:00pm Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
9:00-11:15pm Elf
11:15pm-2:00am Fred Claus

December 13
7:00-8:45am Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
8:45-10:25am Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
10:25-11:05am The Bells of Fraggle Rock
11:05am-12:10pm Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas
12:10-2:15pm Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July 
2:15-4:30pm Elf
4:30pm-12:00am Toy Story Marathon

December 14
7:00-9:00am Mr. St. Nick
9:00-9:30am 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
11:00-11:30am Frosty's Winter Wonderland
2:00-8:45pm Toy Story Marathon
8:45-11:00pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
12:00-2:00am Snow

December 15
11:00am-1:00pm Desperately Seeking Santa
1:00-3:00pm Santa Baby - ABC Family original movie
3:00-5:00pm Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe
5:00-6:00pm Santa Claus is Coming to Town
6:00-8:15pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
8:15-10:30pm Elf
10:30-11:00pm The Little Drummer Boy
12:00-2:00am Snow 2: Brain Freeze

December 16
7:00-9:00am Three Days
9:00-9:30am The Little Drummer Boy
11:00am-2:00pm The Family Man
2:00-4:00pm Christmas in Boston
4:00-5:00pm Santa Claus is Coming to Town
5:00-6:00pm The Year Without a Santa Claus
6:00-8:15pm Elf
8:15-10:30pm The Polar Express
10:30-11:00pm Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
12:00-2:00am Desperately Seeking Santa

December 17
7:00-10:15am The Family Man
10:15am-1:30pm Love Actually
1:30-4:15pm The Preacher's Wife
4:15-6:30pm Snow
6:30-8:45pm The Polar Express
8:45-11:00pm Disney's A Christmas Carol
12:00-2:00am Holidaze - ABC Family original movie

December 18
7:00-9:45am The Preacher's Wife
9:45am-12:00pm Christmas Cupid - ABC Family original movie
12:00-2:00pm The Mistle-Tones
2:00-4:15pm Snow 2: Brain Freeze
4:15-6:30pm Disney's A Christmas Carol
6:30-7:00pm.Disney's Prep and Landing
7:00-7:30pm Disney's Prep and Landing: Naughty vs. Nice
7:30-9:45pm The Santa Clause
9:45pm-12:00am The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
12:00-2:00am Three Days

December 19
7:00-9:30am Prancer
9:30-10:30am Rudolph's Shiny New Year
10:30am-12:30pm Jack Frost
12:30-2:30pm Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
2:30-3:00pm Frosty's Winter Wonderland
3:00-4:00pm The Year Without a Santa Claus
4:05-5:15pm Santa Claus is Coming to Town
5:15-7:30pm The Santa Clause
7:30-9:45pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
9:45pm-12:00am National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
12:00-2:00am Holiday in Handcuffs

December 20
7:00-8:00am Rudolph's Shiny New Year
8:00-10:00am Jack Frost
10:00am-12:45pm Prancer
12:45-3:00pm Disney's A Christmas Carol
3:00-4:45pm Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
4:45-7:00pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
7:00-9:15pm National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
9:15-11:30pm Elf
11:30pm-12:00am Mickey's Christmas Carol

December 21
7:00-9:00am Prancer
9:00-11:15am Disney's A Christmas Carol
11:15am-1:00pm Tim's Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
1:00-2:00pm Rudolph's Shiny New Year
2:00-2:30pm Frosty's Winter Wonderland
2:30-4:30pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
4:30-6:30pm Snowglobe
6:30-8:45pm Elf
8:45-11:00pm The Santa Clause
12:00-2:00am Jack Frost

December 22
7:00-8:00am Rudolph's Shiny New Year
8:00-10:00am 12 Dates of Christmas
10:00am-12:00pm Holidaze
12:00-2:15pm Christmas Cupid
2:15-4:30pm Jack Frost
4:30-5:30pm The Year Without a Santa Claus
5:30-6:30pm Santa Claus is Coming to Town
6:30-8:45pm The Santa Clause
8:45-11:00pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
12:00-2:00am Holiday in Handcuffs

December 23
7:00-9:00am The Mistle-Tones
9:00-11:00am Holiday in Handcuffs
11:00am-1:00pm Santa Baby
1:00-3:15pm Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe
3:15-4:15pm Santa Claus is Coming to Town
4:15-6:30pm Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
6:30-7:00pm Frosty's Winter Wonderland
7:00-7:30pm Mickey's Christmas Carol
7:30-9:45pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
9:45pm-12:00am National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
12:00-2:00am Home Alone: The Holiday Heist

December 24
7:00-9:00am Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
9:00-9:30 The Little Drummer Boy
11:00am-1:00pm Home Alone: The Holiday Heist
1:00-3:15pm Prancer
3:15-5:00pm Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
5:00-5:30pm Disney's Prep and Landing
5:30-6:00pm Disney's Prep and Landing: Naughty vs. Nice
6:00-6:30pm Toy Story That Time Forgot
6:30-8:45pm National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
8:45-11:00pm Elf
12:00-2:00am The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

December 25
7:00-9:00am Prancer
11:00-11:30am Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
11:30am-12:30pm Santa Claus is Coming to Town
12:30-2:15pm Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
2:15-4:30pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
4:30-5:00pm Toy Story That Time Forgot
5:00-7:15pm Elf
7:15-11:00pm Harry Potter and the Sorcerer 's Stone
12:00-1:00am Santa Claus is Coming to Town
1:00-2:00am The Year Without a Santa Claus

You can find additional information on the ABC Family 25 Days of Christmas official website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Christmas Movies To Put You In The Holiday Spirit

Jim Henson Company

I love Christmas movies! From animated Disney tales to every possible version of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, I can easily find a movie for every day of the month. Here are a few of my favorites.

Eloise at Christmastime

Eloise: Little Miss Christmas

Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas

Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas

Mickey's Twice Upon A Christmas

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas

Prep & Landing

Prep & Landing: Naughty vs Nice

How to Train Your Dragon: Gift of the Night Fury

Shrek the Halls

Kung Fu Panda Holiday

Merry Madagascar

Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Special

Disney

Beauty and the Beast: Enchanted Christmas

Yes, Virginia

The Santa Clause Trilogy

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

Santa and Pete

The Polar Express

Muppet Christmas Carol

Arthur Christmas

Klaus

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

TNT

White Christmas

Miracle on 34th Street

The Man Who Saved Christmas

Silent Night

The Holiday

A Christmas Carol

Scrooge

A Christmas Carol: The Musical

And here are a few more I've discovered recently.

Illumination

The Grinch - This delightful retelling of the Grinch shows him as hating Christmas simply because he's lonely. In this version, he's not terribly mean, even to his dog Max, just a bit ornery when it comes to how the Whos down in Who-ville celebrate Christmas. 

DreamWorks

How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming - Hiccup and Astrid are preparing to celebrate Snoggletog in New Berk when they discover that their kids don't understand dragons. At the same time, Toothless' children are trying to understand their father's obsession with Hiccup. All of the kids will discover something new this holiday.

Bleecker Street

The Man Who Invented Christmas - Have you ever wondered about the man behind A Christmas Carol? Charles Dickens changed our views of Christmas, making it an important and charitable holiday, with the incredible story of Ebenezer Scrooge. This movie tells the story of Scrooge's creation.

Sing Along With Pentatonix - Mr. Grinch

Pentatonix

The Grinch has been one of my favorite Christmas cartoons for as long as I can remember. And one of the best parts is the song "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch". Pentatonix's sing along version of that song is perfectly delightful. 

Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas

Disney

Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas is back with a ton of Christmas favorites to get you in the spirit.

Wednesday, December 6

• 2:05PM Eloise at Christmastime 
• 6:45PM The Polar Express 
• 8:50PM Elf

Thursday, December 7

• 11:00AM Snow Day
• 1:00PM The Nightmare Before Christmas 
• 2:35PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 
• 4:45PM A Christmas Carol 
• 6:50PM Elf

Friday, December 8

• 7:00AM Little Drummer Boy 
• 7:30AM A Dennis the Menace Christmas 
• 11:00AM The Nightmare Before Christmas 
• 12:40PM Eloise at Christmastime 
• 2:45PM A Christmas Carol 

Saturday, December 9

• 7:00AM Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
• 9:05AM Eloise at Christmastime 
• 11:10AM Arthur Christmas 
• 5:55PM Toy Story That Time Forgot
• 6:25PM The Santa Clause
• 8:35PM The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
• 10:45PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 

Sunday, December 10

• 7:00AM Jack Frost
• 8:00AM Snow Day
• 10:05AM Richie Rich's Christmas Wish
• 12:10PM The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 
• 2:15PM A Christmas Carol 
• 4:20PM The Santa Clause 
• 6:30PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 
• 8:40PM Elf
• 10:50PM Four Christmases

Monday, December 11

• 7:00AM The Bells of Fraggle Rock
• 7:30AM Richie Rich's Christmas Wish 
• 11:00AM Little Drummer Boy 
• 11:30AM A Christmas Carol 
• 1:35PM Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
• 2:40PM The Year Without a Santa Claus 
• 3:40PM Four Christmases 
• 5:50PM Elf
• 8:00PM Disney's Fairytale Weddings: Holiday Magic 
• 9:00PM The Polar Express 

Tuesday, December 12

• 7:00AM Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey 
• 7:30AM Eloise at Christmastime 
• 11:00AM Santa Claus is Comin' to Town 
• 12:10PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 
• 2:20PM The Nightmare Before Christmas 
• 6:40PM The Polar Express 
• 8:50PM The Santa Clause 

Wednesday, December 13

• 7:00AM 'Twas the Night Before Christmas 
• 7:30AM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 
• 11:00AM Rudolph's Shiny New Year
• 12:10PM The Nightmare Before Christmas 
• 4:30PM Elf
• 6:40PM The Santa Clause 
• 8:50PM The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 

Thursday, December 14

• 7:00AM Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
• 8:30AM Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings: Holiday Magic 
• 11:00AM Mickey's Christmas Carol 
• 11:30AM Christmas Cupid
• 1:30PM Elf
• 4:40PM The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 
• 6:45PM Four Christmases 
• 8:50PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Friday, December 15

• 7:00AM Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
• 9:00AM The Little Drummer Boy 
• 11:00AM Eloise at Christmastime 
• 1:00PM Richie Rich's Christmas Wish 
• 3:00PM Angry Angel
• 5:00PM Four Christmases 
• 7:10PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
• 9:20PM Elf
• 11:30PM The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 

Saturday, December 16

• 7:00AM The Little Drummer Boy 
• 7:30AM The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 
• 9:35AM Mickey's Christmas Carol
• 10:05AM Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
• 11:35AM Mickey'sTwice Upon a Christmas
• 1:05PM The Nightmare Before Christmas 
• 2:45PM The Polar Express 
• 4:55PM The Santa Clause 
• 7:05PM Elf
• 9:15PM How the Grinch Stole Christmas 
• 11:55PM Christmas with the Kranks

Sunday, December 17

• 7:00AM Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
• 8:30AM Christmas with the Kranks 
• 10:40AM The Nightmare Before Christmas 
• 12:20PM The Polar Express 
• 2:30PM Prep & Landing
• 3:00PM Prep & Landing: Naughty vs Nice 
• 3:30PM The Santa Clause 
• 5:35PM How the Grinch Stole Christmas 
• 10:45PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 

Monday, December 18

• 7:00AM Little Drummer Boy 
• 7:30AM Santa Claus is Comin' To Town 
• 8:35AM Four Christmases
• 10:40AM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 
• 3:25PM The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 
• 8:00PM Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic 
• 9:00PM Elf

Tuesday, December 19

• 7:00AM Frosty's Winter Wonderland 
• 7:30AM Arthur Christmas 
• 12:20PM Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic 
• 1:20PM The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 
• 3:30PM The Year Without a Santa Claus 
• 4:30PM Elf
• 6:40PM Christmas with the Kranks 
• 8:50PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 

Wednesday, December 20

• 7:00AM Mickey's Christmas Carol 
• 7:30AM The Mistle-Tones
• 9:30AM Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic 
• 10:30AM Angry Angel
• 12:30PM Eloise at Christmastime 
• 2:30PM The Year Without a Santa Claus 
• 3:30PM Santa Claus is Comin' to Town 
• 4:35PM Christmas with the Kranks 
• 6:40PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 
• 8:50PM Elf

Thursday, December 21

• 7:00AM Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
• 8:00AM Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey 
• 8:30AM Jack Frost
• 9:30AM Santa Claus is Comin' to Town 
• 10:35AM Eloise at Christmastime 
• 12:35PM Holiday in Handcuffs
• 2:35PM Christmas with the Kranks 
• 4:35PM Four Christmases 
• 6:40PM Elf
• 8:50PM The Polar Express 
• 10:55PM Santa Claus is Comin' to Town 

Friday, December 22

• Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer 
• 8:00AM Christmas with the Kranks 
• 10:05AM Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic 
• 11:05AM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 
• 1:15PM Santa Claus is Comin' to Town 
• 2:20PM The Year Without a Santa Claus 
• 3:20PM Arthur Christmas 
• 5:25PM The Polar Express 
• 7:30PM The Santa Clause 
• 9:40PM The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 
• 11:50PM Elf

Saturday, December 23

• 7:00AM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 
• 9:10AM Four Christmases 
• 11:15AM The Nightmare Before Christmas 
• 12:50PM Elf
• 3:00PM The Santa Clause 
• 5:05PM The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 
• 7:10PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 
• 9:20PM How the Grinch Stole Christmas 

Sunday, December 24

• 7:00AM A Dennis the Menace Christmas 
• 9:05AM Richie Rich's Christmas Wish 
• 11:05AM Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
• 12:10PM A Christmas Carol 
• 2:15PM The Polar Express 
• 4:25PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 
• 6:35PM How the Grinch Stole Christmas 
• 9:15PM Elf
• 11:25PM The Santa Clause

Monday, December 25

• 7:00AM Frosty's Winter Wonderland 
• 7:30AM Prep & Landing 
• 8:00AM Prep & Landing: Naughty vs Nice 
• 8:30AM Santa Claus is Comin' to Town 
• 11:00AM The Nightmare Before Christmas 
• 12:35PM The Polar Express 
• 2:35PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
• 4:45PM The Santa Clause 
• 6:45PM Elf
• 8:50PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Christmas Movies for Kids, Part 1

I love Christmas movies! I'm afraid I'm rather addicted to them. I have so many favorites anymore, that I start watching them just after Halloween. Some are traditional movies that my family has watched for years. In fact, it's a family tradition to watch Miracle on 34th Street every year during the long Thanksgiving weekend. (And it has to be the old version with Edmund Gwenn and Maureen O'Hara, although we enjoy both the black and white and colorized versions.) In honor of this long standing tradition, I thought I would share some of our favorite holiday films with you. Today, we'll start with great holiday films for kids of any age.

Eloise at Christmastime - The first Christmas that this was on tv, we kept missing the beginning. By the time we finally were able to watch the entire movie, we'd seen parts of it 4-5 times. After seeing it so many times, my grandfather said, "Not that little girl again!" It's one of my favorite memories of him. Eloise is a precocious 6 year old who lives at the Plaza hotel. She's a bit of a trouble maker and match maker who somehow always manages to evade punishment for her adventures. We LOVE Eloise and Julie Andrews as Nanny, too!


Eloise: Little Miss Christmas - Eloise and her friends at the Plaza decide to put on a Christmas Spectacular, but with a review of the hotel coming the day before Christmas, Mr. Salamone may cancel the show. What will Eloise do? A fun, short, animated film, this story of the spunky 6 year old will quickly become a favorite with your kids as well. This movie feature the voice talents of Lynn Redgrave as Nanny and Tim Curry as Mr. Salamone.


Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas - Every fan of the Muppets should own a copy of this movie. Featuring the fantastic talents of the original band of Muppeteers, this story is one that shouldn't be missed. Emmett and his Ma both want to give each other the best Christmas present ever, but with money in short supply, they each decide to enter the town talent contest. Will the risk pay off, or will they both lose it all? Watch this wonderful story to find out.

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas - Featuring three Christmas stories full of love, magic and surprises, this film is sure to delight. In a story reminiscent of O. Henry's Gift of the Magi, Mickey and Minnie remember the year they gave up what they thought was most dear to give gifts to each other. Goofy and Max recall the year Max stopped believing in Santa and the adventure that eventually made him see why belief is important, although a visit from the real Santa always helps. Huey, Dewey, and Louie remember the year they wished for Christmas every day and what it took them to learn what the holiday is really about.

Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas - Featuring four new stories of love and magic. Minnie and Daisy are both a part of the ice skating show. Can they put aside their competition and put on their ice spectacular? Uncle Scrooge warns Huey, Dewey, and Louie that their behavior will keep them off Santa's good list, so they travel to the North Pole to fix the problem. While there, they discover that Christmas is about sharing and caring. Max is bringing home a girl for Christmas, but can he count on Goofy not to embarrass him? Donald just wants to sit at home with his cocoa, but Daisy and his nephews have other ideas. Can Donald find his Christmas spirit before its too late? Finally, Mickey has created what he thinks is the perfect Christmas party, but when Pluto wrecks it and then runs away, he realizes that parties are nothing without your friends.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! - This classic animated tale tells the story of the grumpy old Grinch who lives on Mount Crumpet and his hatred of the Whos who live in Whoville below. As the story goes "Every WHO down in WHOVILLE liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch, who lived just north of WHOVILLE did not!" Narrated by the incredible Boris Karloff with a song sung by Thurl Ravenscroft (who also voiced Tony the Tiger as well as one of the singing busts in Disney's Haunted Mansion attractions.")


Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas - George and the Man with the Yellow Hat are preparing to celebrate Christmas. From Christmas trees with chairs in them to tomato snowman, everything is uniquely perfect for the happy pair. There's just one problem, the Man is having trouble understanding George's wishlist and George doesn't know what to get for the man who has everything. It all works out in typical George fashion and even has a few new songs, like "Are you ready?" and "Christmas Monkey".

Original Television Christmas Classics - There are several different versions of this set available. My favorites from them include: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, narrated by the wonderful Burl Ives, Frosty the Snowman narrated by Jimmy Durante, Santa Claus is Coming to Town featuring Fred Astaire & Mickey Rooney, The Cricket on the Hearth, and the Little Drummer Boy. All are wonderful old classics that are fun to watch at Christmas.
Although not generally included, another old classic is Frosty's Winter Wonderland narrated by Andy Griffith. Frosty makes a Missus and hilarity ensues.

The Happy Elf - This wacky story, narrated by Harry Connick, Jr., is the story of Eubie, one of Santa's elves, who is always deliriously happy, much to the annoyance of those around him. When Eubie learns that there is an entire town of children on Santa's naughty list, he sets out to help them find the spirit of Christmas and get back on the nice list. In the process, he helps himself and his friends to achieve their dream of being part of Santa's sleigh team.

Christmas Movies for Kids Part 1

I love Christmas movies! I'm afraid I'm rather addicted to them. I have so many favorites anymore, that I start watching them just after Halloween. Some are traditional movies that my family has watched for years. In fact, it's a family tradition to watch Miracle on 34th Street every year during the long Thanksgiving weekend. (And it has to be the old version with Edmund Gwenn and Maureen O'Hara, although we enjoy both the black and white and colorized versions.) In honor of this long standing tradition, I thought I would share some of our favorite holiday films with you. Today, we'll start with great holiday films for kids of any age.

Eloise at Christmastime - The first Christmas that this was on tv, we kept missing the beginning. By the time we finally were able to watch the entire movie, we'd seen parts of it 4-5 times. After seeing it so many times, my grandfather said, "Not that little girl again!" It's one of my favorite memories of him. Eloise is a precocious 6 year old who lives at the Plaza hotel. She's a bit of a trouble maker and match maker who somehow always manages to evade punishment for her adventures. We LOVE Eloise and Julie Andrews as Nanny, too!


Eloise: Little Miss Christmas - Eloise and her friends at the Plaza decide to put on a Christmas Spectacular, but with a review of the hotel coming the day before Christmas, Mr. Salamone may cancel the show. What will Eloise do? A fun, short, animated film, this story of the spunky 6 year old will quickly become a favorite with your kids as well. This movie feature the voice talents of Lynn Redgrave as Nanny and Tim Curry as Mr. Salamone.


Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas - Every fan of the Muppets should own a copy of this movie. Featuring the fantastic talents of the original band of Muppeteers, this story is one that shouldn't be missed. Emmett and his Ma both want to give each other the best Christmas present ever, but with money in short supply, they each decide to enter the town talent contest. Will the risk pay off, or will they both lose it all? Watch this wonderful story to find out.

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas - Featuring three Christmas stories full of love, magic and surprises, this film is sure to delight. In a story reminiscent of O. Henry's Gift of the Magi, Mickey and Minnie remember the year they gave up what they thought was most dear to give gifts to each other. Goofy and Max recall the year Max stopped believing in Santa and the adventure that eventually made him see why belief is important, although a visit from the real Santa always helps. Huey, Dewey, and Louie remember the year they wished for Christmas every day and what it took them to learn what the holiday is really about.

Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas - Featuring four new stories of love and magic. Minnie and Daisy are both a part of the ice skating show. Can they put aside their competition and put on their ice spectacular? Uncle Scrooge warns Huey, Dewey, and Louie that their behavior will keep them off Santa's good list, so they travel to the North Pole to fix the problem. While there, they discover that Christmas is about sharing and caring. Max is bringing home a girl for Christmas, but can he count on Goofy not to embarrass him? Donald just wants to sit at home with his cocoa, but Daisy and his nephews have other ideas. Can Donald find his Christmas spirit before its too late? Finally, Mickey has created what he thinks is the perfect Christmas party, but when Pluto wrecks it and then runs away, he realizes that parties are nothing without your friends.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! - This classic animated tale tells the story of the grumpy old Grinch who lives on Mount Crumpet and his hatred of the Whos who live in Whoville below. As the story goes "Every WHO down in WHOVILLE liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch, who lived just north of WHOVILLE did not!" Narrated by the incredible Boris Karloff with a song sung by Thurl Ravenscroft (who also voiced Tony the Tiger as well as one of the singing busts in Disney's Haunted Mansion attractions.")


Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas - George and the Man with the Yellow Hat are preparing to celebrate Christmas. From Christmas trees with chairs in them to tomato snowman, everything is uniquely perfect for the happy pair. There's just one problem, the Man is having trouble understanding George's wishlist and George doesn't know what to get for the man who has everything. It all works out in typical George fashion and even has a few new songs, like "Are you ready?" and "Christmas Monkey".

Original Television Christmas Classics - There are several different versions of this set available. My favorites from them include: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, narrated by the wonderful Burl Ives, Frosty the Snowman narrated by Jimmy Durante, Santa Claus is Coming to Town featuring Fred Astaire & Mickey Rooney, The Cricket on the Hearth, and the Little Drummer Boy. All are wonderful old classics that are fun to watch at Christmas.
Although not generally included, another old classic is Frosty's Winter Wonderland narrated by Andy Griffith. Frosty makes a Missus and hilarity ensues.

The Happy Elf - This wacky story, narrated by Harry Connick, Jr., is the story of Eubie, one of Santa's elves, who is always deliriously happy, much to the annoyance of those around him. When Eubie learns that there is an entire town of children on Santa's naughty list, he sets out to help them find the spirit of Christmas and get back on the nice list. In the process, he helps himself and his friends to achieve their dream of being part of Santa's sleigh team.

You're A Mean One, Mr Grinch - Pentatonix

Pentatonix

Pentatonix latest Christmas release is a video for "You're A Mean One, Mr Grinch." Too fun!

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Pentatonix

Illumination

I've always loved Christmas carols. There's just something about singing or listening to carols that always puts me in a Christmassy mood. And I don't mind when a group puts a modern twist on one, such as this version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Pentatonix. Every time I hear it, it makes me think of all of the Who carolers chasing down the Grinch, which always makes me laugh.

Quote of the Week

Warner Bros

He puzzled and puzzled, till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! "Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more."

- The Grinch

Quote of the Week

Illumination

And the Grinch raised his glass, and led the Whos in a toast, “To kindness and love, the things we need most!”

Where Are You Christmas? - Pentatonix

Pentatonix

Pentatonix's arrangement of "Where Are You Christmas?" from How the Grinch Stole Christmas is truly stunning.

Their new album, "Christmas is Here", is available now.

Christmas Movies

It's that time of year again: time to dig out the Christmas movies and have a movie marathon. If you are looking for movies to watch, be sure to check out a few of my favorite Christmas movies. I must admit that I am terribly fond of Christmas movies, so my list of favorites is quite long. If you'd like to know more about a particular film, just click on the link.

Kids Christmas Movies:
     Eloise at Christmastime
     Eloise Little Miss Christmas
     Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas
     Mickey 's Once Upon a Christmas
     Mickey 's Twice Upon a Christmas
     How the Grinch Stole Christmas
     Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas
     The Original Television Christmas Classics - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,  
           Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Little Drummer Boy, and
           the Cricket on the Hearth
     The Happy Elf
     Beauty and the Beast: Enchanted Christmas
     Yes, Virginia
     The Santa Clause Trilogy
     The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
     Santa and Pete
     The Polar Express
     Muppet Christmas Carol
     Arthur Christmas

Adult Movies:
     White Christmas
     Miracle on 34th Street
     The Man Who Saved Christmas
     Silent Night
     The Holiday
     A Christmas Carol - my favorite stars Patrick Stewart
     A Christmas Carol: The Musical
     Scrooge

Christmas Commercials 2025

Barbour & Aardman

I look forward each year to the wild and crazy Christmas commercials that retailers have created. They are sometimes fun, and sweet, and poignant, but always a delightful Christmas treat.

This first video is from Barbour, who has partnered with Aardman once again for a Wallace and Gromit commercial that is absolutely hilarious.

Asda shows how the Grinch would feel if he had to go shopping for Christmas this year.

Dawn French is back once again (as herself and the Christmas fairy) for Marks & Spencer. This year, she's "traffic jamming."

Waitrose's "The Perfect Gift" is long for an ad, but absolutely hilarious! This mini romcom between a very unexpected couple had us cracking up.

Sainsbury's brought the BFG back again this year for another Christmas adventure. 

Aldi has returned once again to the story of Kevin the Carrot with three short ads inspired by Love Actually. This year, Kevin makes a very special proposal.

But will he make it to the wedding?

Of course, there's a happy ending.

Chevy's "Memory Lane" commercial is surprisingly sweet.

Erste Bank has a beautiful new "believe" ad. This year's theme is "believe in yourself."

And finally, Capital One brought back John Travolta as Santa for "Greased Sleigh-Ridin".