Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas Lineup

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Once again, Freeform, formerly known as ABC Family, is counting down to Christmas with an amazing lineup of movies. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 25 Days of Christmas. They've filled the lineup with classic cartoons, Christmas comedies, and a few ABC Family originals.

Thursday, December 1
6:00 PM The Year Without a Santa Claus
7:05 PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
9:15 PM The Santa Clause
11:20 PM The Nightmare Before Christmas
12:55 AM Rudolph's Shiny New Year

Friday, December 2
11:00 AM Jack Frost
2:30 PM The Year Without a Santa Claus
3:35 PM The Nightmare Before Christmas
5:10 PM Disney's A Christmas Carol
7:15 PM The Santa Clause
9:20 PM  The Polar Express

Saturday, December 3
7:00 AM  Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
8:30 AM Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
10:00 AM  Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
12:00 PM Disney's A Christmas Carol
4:40 PM The Polar Express
6:45 PM Arthur Christmas
8:50 PM Elf
10:55 PM The Holiday

Sunday, December 4
7:00 AM 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
7:30 AM Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
8:00 AM Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
10:05 AM Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July
12:10 PM I'll Be Home For Christmas
2:20 PM Arthur Christmas
4:30 PM Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
5:35 PM The Year Without a Santa Claus
6:40 PM Elf
8:45 PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
10:55 PM Santa Claus is Comin' to Town

Monday, December 5
4:00 PM The Year Without a Santa Claus
5:00 Jingle All the Way
7:00 PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
9:00 PM Scrooged
12:00 AM Snowglobe

Tuesday, December 6
5:00 PM Scrooged
7:00 PM The Polar Express
9:00 PM The Santa Clause
12:00 AM Snow

Wednesday, December 7
5:00 PM The Polar Express
7:00 PM The Santa Clause
9:00 PM Elf
12:00 AM 12 Dates of Christmas

Thursday, December 8
3:00 PM Holiday Joy
5:00 PM Deck the Halls
7:00 PM Elf
9:00 PM Disney's A Christmas Carol
12:00 AM Holiday in Handcuffs

Friday, December 9
11:00 AM Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
11:30 AM Holiday Joy
1:30 PM Home Alone 3
3:35 PM Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws
5:40 PM The Search for Santa Paws
7:45 PM Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
9:50 PM Snow Buddies
11:55 PM Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July

Saturday, December 10
7:00 AM Mickey's Christmas Carol
7:30 AM Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws
9:30 AM  The Search for Santa Paws
11:35 AM Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
1:40 PM Snow Buddies
10:50 PM Arthur Christmas
12:55 AM The Year Without a Santa Claus

Sunday, December 11
7:00 AM The Little Drummer Boy
7:30 AM Home Alone: The Holiday Heist
9:35 AM A Dennis the Menace Christmas
11:40 AM The Year Without a Santa Claus
12:45 PM Arthur Christmas
9:55 PM The Polar Express

Monday, December 12
5:30 PM The Nightmare Before Christmas
7:00 PM The Polar Express
9:00 PM Elf
12:00 AM Christmas Cupid

Tuesday, December 13
3:00 PM The Nightmare Before Christmas
7:00 PM Elf
9:00 PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
12:00 AM Three Days

Wednesday, December 14
3:00 PM Home Alone 3
5:00 PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
7:00 PM Arthur Christmas
9:00 PM The Santa Clause
12:00 AM Santa Baby

Thursday, December 15
7:30 AM Holiday Joy
11:00 AM Santa Buddies
1:00 PM Home Alone 3
3:00 PM A Dennis the Menace Christmas
5:00 PM Arthur Christmas
7:00 PM The Santa Clause
9:00 PM The Search for Santa Paws
12:00 AM Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe

Friday, December 16
1:00 AM A Dennis the Menace Christmas
9:10 AM Jack Frost
11:15 AM The Search for Santa Paws
1:20 PM Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
3:25 PM Home Alone: The Holiday Heist
5:30 PM Jingle All the Way
7:35 PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
9:45PM The Polar Express
11:55 AM Disney's A Christmas Carol

Saturday, December 17
7:00 AM Rudolph's Shiny New Year
8:00 AM Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
8:30 AM Jingle All the Way
1:00 PM The Nightmare Before Christmas
2:35 PM The Polar Express
4:40 PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
6:50 PM The Santa Clause

Sunday, December 18
9:30 AM Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
11:30 AM Mickey's Christmas Carol
12:00 PM The Nightmare Before Christmas
4:10 PM Disney's Prep & Landing
4:40 PM Disney's Prep & Landing:  Naughty vs Nice
5:10 PM The Santa Clause
9:50 PM Elf

Monday, December 19
7:00 AM Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
8:30 AM A Dennis the Menace Christmas
10:30 AM Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
12:35 PM Home Alone 3
2:40 PM The Search for Santa Paws
4:45 PM  Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
6:50 PM Elf
8:55 PM  National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Tuesday, December 20
7:00 AM The Search for Santa Paws
9:10 AM Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
11:15 AM Home Alone 3
1:25 PM The Holiday
4:30 PM Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
5:35 PM The Year Without a Santa Claus
6:40 PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
8:50 PM The Santa Clause
12:00 AM Holidaze

Wednesday, December 21
7:00 AM Snow Buddies
9:00 AM Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws
1:10 PM Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
2:10 PM The Year Without a Santa Claus
5:20 PM Disney's Prep & Landing
5:50 PM Disney's Prep & Landing: Naughty vs Nice
6:50 PM The Santa Clause
8:55 PM Elf
12:00 AM The Mistle-Tones

Thursday, December 22
11:30 AM The Little Drummer Boy
12:00 PM The Polar Express
2:05 PM Jack Frost
4:10 PM Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
5:10 PM The Nightmare Before Christmas
6:45 PM Elf
8:55 PM Jingle All the Way
12:00 AM Disney's A Christmas Carol

Friday, December 23
7:00 AM Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
7:30 AM Jack Frost
11:00 AM Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
1:00 PM Jingle All the Way
3:00 PM The Nightmare Before Christmas
4:35 PM Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
5:40 PM The Year Without a Santa Claus
6:45 PM Disney's A Christmas Carol
8:50 PM The Santa Clause
12:00 AM Home Alone: The Holiday Heist

Saturday, December 24
7:00 AM Jack Frost
8:05 AM Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
9:40 AM Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
11:15 AM Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
12:20 The Year Without a Santa Claus
1:25 PM Arthur Christmas
3:30 PM The Polar Express
5:35 PM The Santa Clause
7:40 PM Elf
9:45 PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
11:55 PM Scrooged

Sunday, December 25
7:00 AM The Search for Santa Paws
9:10 AM Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws
11:20 AM Arthur Christmas
1:25 PM The Polar Express
3:30 PM Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
4:30 PM The Year Without a Santa Claus
5:40 PM Elf
7:45 PM National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
9:55 PM Scrooged

Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas

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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

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 for Kids Part 2

And now onto movies for kids aged 6 and up. While some of these movies would be appropriate for a younger audience, I believe older children will get more out of them. Also, several of these films question the existence of Santa Claus, who, by the way, I firmly believe in. As such, I would recommend that you show these at what you consider to be an appropriate age.

Beauty and the Beast: Enchanted Christmas - This film was just recently released on Blu-ray and DVD. I love this story of how Beauty and the Beast came together at Christmas and learned what is truly important about the season, sharing love with others. Featuring the original cast of voices as well as introducing a few new characters, such as Maestro Forte, voiced by the inestimable Tim Curry. Full of songs and a beautiful message of hope and love, this is a great movies to share with children. It does have a few moments that may be scary to young viewers, so I would recommend you watch the film first so that you can gauge how appropriate this may be for your child.

 Yes, Virginia - Based on the true story of a letter written by young Virginia O'Hanlon in 1897 to the editor of the New York Sun, this story is perfect for those children who are beginning to question the existence of Santa Claus. Created by Macy's as part of their Believe campaign, the story of Virginia and her young friend Ollie and their search for the "truth" is a very sweet retelling of this heartwarming tale. Featuring the vocal talents of Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Alfred Molina, this is one story every child should know.

The Santa Clause Trilogy - I love the Santa Clause movies. At first, I wasn't too sure about Tim Allen as Santa, but after the first film, I loved him as Santa. The first film tells about how an executive for a toy company became Santa, much to the delight of his son Charlie. The second tells the story of how Santa must seek a wife or he'll have to stop being Santa. The third tells about Santa and Mrs. Claus and their baby that will soon be born. Will Santa stay Santa or will he employ the "Escape Clause?" They are great films that support the existence of Santa Claus in an ever changing form.

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus - Based on a story by L. Frank Baum, author of the Wizard of Oz series, this movie offers a unique explanation for Santa's origins. According to Baum, Santa began life as an infant abandoned near an enchanted forest. Baby Nicholas was taken in by a wood nymph named Nyseal who raised him in a magical world. The Great Ak, leader of the forest teaches Nicholas about the sad and difficult world of humans, leading him to his lifelong gift-giving mission. This film features an amazing cast of voices, including Robby Benson, Dixie Carter, and Hal Holbrook.

Santa and Pete - This unique film has been one of my favorites since the first time I saw it. This is the story of the Dutch Santa (the amazing Hume Cronyn) and his helper, Black Peter. The story begins with master storyteller James Earl Jones as a Grandfather teaching his grandson about Santa and Pete. Full of wonderful references the historical Santa, this story tells about what happens when Santa and Pete arrive in the New World. Although Santa is rather set in his ways, their adventures in New Amsterdam force him to rethink his Christmas traditions.

The Polar Express - I still remember fondly the first time I heard the story of the Polar Express. The story, although brief, was wonderful, with beautiful pictures. The story soon became a phenomenon, with trains being transformed into the Polar Express for one night of Christmas fantasy for lucky boys and girls. To make the story long enough for a movie, they expanded on many of the scenes and added some new ones that fit within the feeling of the original. This is the tale of an incredible journey and the boy who isn't sure what to believe about Santa. Every child has a "critical year" where they question the existence of Santa. Can you imagine what would happen if every child could ride the Polar Express? Maybe everyone would believe. After watching this film for the first time, young Bean became obsessed with it. For Christmas that year, I gave her a golden ticket (a bookmark from Hallmark I think) and her own special bell. I wrapped the bell in candy cane striped paper and labeled it "Found this on the seat of my sleigh. Fix that hole in your pocket. Mr. C" just like in the book and movie. She still loves the bell, several years later, and always talks about how sad it is that some grown ups can't hear it ring, but she'll always be able to. This may be our favorite family Christmas movie.

Christmas Movies for Kids, Part 2

Are you ready for a few more of my favorite Christmas movies? These movies are my recommendations for kids aged 6 and up. While some of these movies would be appropriate for a younger audience, I believe older children will get more out of them. Also, several of these films question the existence of Santa Claus, who, by the way, I firmly believe in. As such, I would recommend that you show these at what you consider to be an appropriate age.

Beauty and the Beast: Enchanted Christmas - This film was just recently released on Blu-ray and DVD. I love this story of how Beauty and the Beast came together at Christmas and learned what is truly important about the season, sharing love with others. Featuring the original cast of voices as well as introducing a few new characters, such as Maestro Forte, voiced by the inestimable Tim Curry. Full of songs and a beautiful message of hope and love, this is a great movies to share with children. It does have a few moments that may be scary to young viewers, so I would recommend you watch the film first so that you can gauge how appropriate this may be for your child.

 Yes, Virginia - Based on the true story of a letter written by young Virginia O'Hanlon in 1897 to the editor of the New York Sun, this story is perfect for those children who are beginning to question the existence of Santa Claus. Created by Macy's as part of their Believe campaign, the story of Virginia and her young friend Ollie and their search for the "truth" is a very sweet retelling of this heartwarming tale. Featuring the vocal talents of Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Alfred Molina, this is one story every child should know.

The Santa Clause Trilogy - I love the Santa Clause movies. At first, I wasn't too sure about Tim Allen as Santa, but after the first film, I loved him as Santa. The first film tells about how an executive for a toy company became Santa, much to the delight of his son Charlie. The second tells the story of how Santa must seek a wife or he'll have to stop being Santa. The third tells about Santa and Mrs. Claus and their baby that will soon be born. Will Santa stay Santa or will he employ the "Escape Clause?" They are great films that support the existence of Santa Claus in an ever changing form.

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus - Based on a story by L. Frank Baum, author of the Wizard of Oz series, this movie offers a unique explanation for Santa's origins. According to Baum, Santa began life as an infant abandoned near an enchanted forest. Baby Nicholas was taken in by a wood nymph named Nyseal who raised him in a magical world. The Great Ak, leader of the forest teaches Nicholas about the sad and difficult world of humans, leading him to his lifelong gift-giving mission. This film features an amazing cast of voices, including Robby Benson, Dixie Carter, and Hal Holbrook.

Santa and Pete - This unique film has been one of my favorites since the first time I saw it. This is the story of the Dutch Santa (the amazing Hume Cronyn) and his helper, Black Peter. The story begins with master storyteller James Earl Jones as a Grandfather teaching his grandson about Santa and Pete. Full of wonderful references to the historical Santa, this story tells about what happens when Santa and Pete arrive in the New World. Although Santa is rather set in his ways, their adventures in New Amsterdam force him to rethink his Christmas traditions.

The Polar Express - I still remember fondly the first time I heard the story of the Polar Express. The story, although brief, was wonderful, with beautiful pictures. The story soon became a phenomenon, with trains being transformed into the Polar Express for one night of Christmas fantasy for lucky boys and girls. To make the story long enough for a movie, they expanded on many of the scenes and added some new ones that fit within the feeling of the original. This is the tale of an incredible journey and the boy who isn't sure what to believe about Santa. Every child has a "critical year" where they question the existence of Santa. Can you imagine what would happen if every child could ride the Polar Express? Maybe everyone would believe.

After watching this film for the first time, Bean became obsessed with it. For Christmas that year, I gave her a golden ticket (a bookmark from Hallmark I think) and her own special bell. I wrapped the bell in candy cane striped paper and labeled it "Found this on the seat of my sleigh. Fix that hole in your pocket. Mr. C" just like in the book and movie. She still loves the bell, several years later, and always talks about how sad it is that some grown ups can't hear it ring, but she'll always be able to. This may be our favorite family Christmas movie.

Quote of the Week

Warner Brothers

Just remember,

the true spirit of Christmas

lies in your heart. 

- Santa, The Polar Express

Free Summer Movies

Regal Entertainment Group

I'm always looking for something to keep Bean from getting bored in the summer. However, most of the day camps and other activities cost a fortune! This summer, we'll be going to the Regal Entertainment Group Free Family Film Festival twice a week. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday all summer long, Regal is offering two free kids movies, one rated G and one rated PG. The movies start at 10AM and are available on a first come first served basis.

Bean and I went for the first time today. We saw Night at the Museum II. Admittedly, we have the DVD, but there's something special about seeing a movie on the big screen. (Truthfully, we have nearly all of the movies they are showing this summer!) Besides, we're in the middle of an unexpected heat wave here in Georgia, and the air conditioning at the theatre was wonderful! The following is the schedule for the free movies in Georgia (this schedule does vary by state, so be sure to check whats playing before you go):

• June 15-17 Charlotte's Web, Night at the Museum II
• June 22-24 Wallace and Gromit, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
• June 29-1 Polar Express, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
• July 6-8 Doogal, Planet 51
• July 13-15 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything, Imagine That
• July 20-22 March of the Penguins, Paul Blart: Mall Cop
• July 27-29 Kit Kittredge: American Girl, Hotel for Dogs
• August 3-5 Arctic Tale, Monsters VS Aliens

Check Regal's website or your local theatre to see if they are participating in this fun festival. Our local theatre showed each movie on 3 screens, 2 for daycare groups and 1 for families, so there were plenty of seats for everyone. They do offer a full concession menu including Kids Meals during the movies, so you might want to buy some popcorn with the money you're saving on tickets. This Family Film Festival is a fantastic idea and I hope it continues for years to come.

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.

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