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Fine Living Network’s Travel Tips

Another special being featured this month on Fine Living Network is titled Top 20 Travel Tips.  I found a lot of the information very useful and there were several tips that I didn’t know about before watching this special.  If you have a chance and travel (or plan on traveling) then you should check this out.   The following excerpt is from FLN and they even have a page on their site the lists the tips, very helpful.

Top 20 Travel Tips
If you're a frequent business traveler, a global explorer, or just a tourist for two weeks each year, Fine Living Network's Top 20 Travel Tips has the very latest information worth knowing before you plan your next trip. In this fun fast-paced hour, you’ll get insider tips from seasoned travel experts from Fodors, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, National Geographic Traveler, and Town & Country Travel, combined with an eclectic mix of comedians with their own humorous travel tales. Find out how to book a room at a "sold-out" hotel and properly pack that all important carry-on bag. Learn why calling a hotel’s toll-free number is a mistake, and why mailing luggage in advance just might be worth the cost. Take your traveling skills to the next level with Top 20 Travel Tips.

 

IN THIS EPISODE: •Fine Living's Top 20 Travel Tips • Watch this special online now >>

 

Here are the air times:

• November 08, 2009 6 PM EST • November 08, 2009 10 PM EST

• November 09, 2009 2 AM EST           • November 15, 2009 7 PM EST

• November 17, 2009 6 PM EST • November 21, 2009 7 PM EST

• November 22, 2009 5 PM EST • November 28, 2009 6 PM EST

• November 29, 2009 9 PM EST • November 30, 2009 1 AM EST

 

ABC Family Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas

In order to fill in the gap between Halloween and Christmas (and since there isn’t too many Thanksgiving movies, at least not ones that ABC Family can air) the powers that be have instituted a movie line-up for the official Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas. 

The program list is filled with previous ABC Family Christmas movies as well as some other family favorites.  It all begins this coming Tuesday... here’s the schedule

Tuesday, 11/10

7 pm/6c Snow

9 pm/8c Snow 2 Brain Freeze

Wednesday, 11/11

9 pm/8c Snowglobe

Thursday, 11/12

7:30 pm/6:30c The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Friday, 11/13

8 pm/7c Annie

Saturday, 11/14

8 pm/7c Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Sunday, 11/15

8 pm/7c Meet the Robinsons

Monday, 11/16

8 pm/7c A Dennis the Menace Christmas

Tuesday, 11/17

8 pm/7c Richie Rich

Wednesday, 11/18

7 pm/6c Gotta Catch Santa Claus

8 pm/7c Lilo & Stitch

Thursday, 11/19

7 pm/6c Christmas Caper

9 pm/8c A Carol Christmas

Friday, 11/20

9 pm/8c I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Saturday, 11/21

8 pm/7c Once Upon a Christmas

10 pm/9c Twice Upon a Christmas

Sunday, 11/22

All Day Holiday Movie Marathon

8 pm/7c Holiday in Handcuffs

Monday, 11/23

9 pm/8c Unlikely Angel

Tuesday, 11/24

7 pm/6c Holly & Hal Moose: Our Uplifting Christmas Adventure

8 pm/7c Hercules

Wednesday, 11/25

7 pm/6c Sons of Mistletoe

Thursday, 11/26

8 pm/7c Miracle on 34th Street

Friday, 11/27

7 pm/6c Tarzan

9 pm/8c Aladdin

Saturday, 11/28

7 pm/6c A Boy Named Charlie Brown

9 pm/8c Snoopy Come Home

Sunday, 11/29

8 pm/7c The Dog Who Saved Christmas A New ABC Family Original Movie

Monday, 11/30

9 pm/8c Naughty or Nice

Super Busy Saturday

Tomorrow is officially the start of the holiday season in my neck of the woods.  This little town, along with a few of the neighboring border towns, is hosting several holiday themed shopping experiences. 

 

In town one of the local charity/ thrift shops is holding their annual Christmas sale in the town's high school cafeteria.  All year long the ladies that run the God’s Provision Thrift store sort through donations and gather goods, mostly holiday related, to sell at this event and to promote their little shop.  What is particularly funny is that they get some good business at this show from people who didn’t know the business existed, even though the shop is actually in front of the high school... you have to pass the business to get to the high school.

 

Then at the local junior high in the gym the Lioness Club is hosting their annual holiday craft fair.  There is generally a pretty good turnout for this event and Mommy and I like to go and occasionally buy from local crafters.

 

In a little town south of us there is another annual event happening, the Blanchard Community Center Holiday Bazaar featuring arts and crafts, holiday decorations and refreshments.  Mommy and I haven't been to this one before and we will see if we make it tomorrow.

 

All three of these events run from 9 AM to 4 PM.

 

Another large event happening tomorrow is in the neighboring towns of Oldtown, Idaho and Newport, Washington.  It is the 3^rd installment of Who Let The Girls Out (WLTGO ), a compendium of seven woman owned stores in the area.  It all began a year ago when these women got together and decided to host an event that would get people, especially women out to visit these great local stores, to gather with girlfriends, have a good time and maybe shop a little too.  It was such a huge hit that they decided that they couldn’t wait an entire year to hold another event so they held another WLTGO in May.  It was a great event. 

Each shop had specials along with yummy snacks and drinks and a passport to get stamped at each shop so that you could enter to win one of several fabulous prizes.  Along with the passport there were also specials from other local businesses.  This year, along with the other specials, the local movie theater The Roxy is showing a chick flick (they did this last year as well) for a special price for those participating in WLTGO. This year’s feature is the romantic drama Love Happens starring Jennifer Aniston and Aaron Eckhart.

WLTGO runs from 9 AM to 6 PM and the movie starts at 7:30 PM.

It's sure to be a busy (and fun) Saturday!  I’ll try and take pictures to post and share all of these businesses and events with all of you.

ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas

ABC Family has released their line-up for their annual 25 Days of Christmas. I have broken up the days and descriptions into several posts because it’s a large list.

 

December 1 – 6

December 7-11

December 12-13

December 14-18

December 19-20

December 21-22

December 23-25

*~*~*~*

ABC FAMILY’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ANNUAL “25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS”

LAUNCHES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1^ST

WITH OVER 200 HOURS OF HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING

Jenny McCarthy, Paul Sorvino and Dean McDermott Star in the ABC Family Original Movie “Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe”

on Sunday, December 13 at 8:00PM ET/PT

The Exclusive Television Premiere of Walt Disney Pictures Presents “Pixar Short Films”

Premieres on Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00PM ET/PT

Network’s Annual Harry Potter Marathon Weekend

Kicks Off on Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 6

Event Also Features the Basic Cable Premieres of the Hit Movies “Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” and “Unaccompanied Minors”

 

Burbank, CA (Monday, November 2, 2009) — With the anticipation of the holiday season steadily approaching, ABC Family launches the twelfth year of its must see “25 Days of Christmas” event featuring over 200 hours of holiday-themed entertainment for the whole family from December 1-25 – the biggest cable programming event of the year. Viewers will celebrate the season with an all-new original movie, specials and, of course, the return of Christmas favorites during primetime, as well as weekend holiday marathons every Saturday and Sunday.

This year ABC Family proudly presents the new original movie, “Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe,” premiering Sunday, December 13 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). For the much-anticipated sequel, actress Jenny McCarthy reprises her role as Mary Class, Santa’s business minded daughter, starring alongside Paul Sorvino and Dean McDermott. In the film, Santa (Sorvino) is in the midst of a late-life crisis and is ready to pass on the reins to Mary, who is torn between taking over the family business and running her own high stakes firm in New York City, all the while trying to balance her relationship with the love of her life, Luke (McDermott). The situation gets increasingly dire when a disgruntled former elf, Teri (Kelly Stables), in cunning disguise, sows dissension at the North Pole in an effort to take over Christmas. “Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe” was written by Peter Garrett Frawley & Brian Turner and executive-produced by Jody Brockway and Craig McNeil.

To add to the holiday cheer, ABC Family will host the exclusive television premiere of Walt Disney Pictures Presents “Pixar Short Films” on Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00 PM ET/PT. Airing together for the first time on television, this two-hour special will feature twenty beloved Pixar animated short films, including “Presto,” “Boundin,” “Lifted,” “BURN-E,” “Jack-Jack Attack,” “For the Birds,” “Geri’s Game,” “Luxo Jr,” “Knick Knack,” “Tin Toy” and many more!

 

Harry Potter movie madness ensues during the network’s annual holiday marathon from Friday, December 4^th – Sunday, December 6^th. The marathon features “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” and the premiere of the extended version of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.”

 

In addition, ABC Family will host the basic cable premieres of “Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” on Tuesday, December 1 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and “Unaccompanied Minors” on Monday, December 7 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas: Days 1-6

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

Tuesday, December 1

(7:00-8:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS

Mrs. Claus narrates this memorable children’s classic about the time she almost donned her husband’s famous red suit. Disenchanted with the lack of holiday spirit throughout the land, Santa (voiced by Mickey Rooney) decides not to deliver presents and Mrs. Claus and all the elves have to convince him to make his traditional Christmas Eve sleigh ride. Based on Pulitzer Prize-winner Phyllis McGinley’s children’s book and filmed using stop-motion animated puppets. The special is filled with Christmas classics including “Here Comes Santa Claus.” (Animated)

(8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE – Basic Cable Premiere

 

Holiday magic mixes with comical chaos as Tim Allen reprises his role of Scott Calvin, aka Santa, as he juggles a full house of family and the mischievous Jack Frost (Martin Short)–whose chilling Santa envy has him trying to take over the “big guy’s” holiday. Along for the adventure is Scott’s extended family: son Charlie (Eric Lloyd); ex-wife Laura (Wendy Crewson); her husband Neil (Judge Reinhold); and their daughter Lucy (Liliana Mumy), who together with Head Elf Curtis (Spencer Breslin) must foil Jack Frost’s crafty scheme to control the North Pole. (Live Action)

(10:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE – Encore Presentation

Wednesday, December 2

(7:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) PIXAR SHORT FILMS – Exclusive Television Premiere

Get ready for a fun-filled night of Walt Disney Pictures Presents “Pixar Short Films” that will include the following twenty film shorts: “Presto,” “Lifted,” “Jack-Jack Attack,” “BURN-E,” “Unidentified Flying Mater,” “Adventures of Andre and Wally B.,” “Boundin,” “For the Birds,” “Geri’s Game,” “Knick Knack,” “Luxo Jr.,” “Mater and the Ghostlight,” “Mike’s New Car,” “One Man Band,” “Red’s Dream,” “Tin Toy,” “Your Friend the Rat,” “Rescue Squad Mater,” “Mater the Greater” and “El-Materdor.” (Animated)

 

(9:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) PIXAR SHORT FILMS – Encore Presentation

Thursday, December 3

(6:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS

This holiday season the Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved Caldecott Medal children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. (Animated)

 

(8:30 – 11:00 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS – Encore Presentation

Friday, December 4

(7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND

An all-star cast lends its talents to this Christmas special shot in “animagic” (stop-motion animated puppetry). 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? This special is narrated by Andy Griffith and features the classic songs “Frosty the Snowman” and “Winter Wonderland.” (Animated)

HARRY POTTER WEEKEND BEGINS

(7:30-11:00 PM ET/PT) HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE

Based on the first of J.K. Rowling’s popular children’s novels about Harry Potter, the family adventure film “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” tells the story of a boy who learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. Invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. At Hogwarts, he finds the home and the family he has never had. (Live Action)

Saturday, December 5

(7:00-8:30 AM ET/PT) MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS – ABC Family Premiere

A collection of three Christmas tales with some of Disney’s favorite characters: “Donald Duck Stuck on Christmas” find Donald’s nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie, wishing for Christmas all year-round! “A Very Goofy Christmas” finds Goofy and Max gearing up for a visit from Santa Claus when neighbor Pete convinces Max that there is no such thing as Santa Claus. “Mickey & Minnie’s Gift of the Magi” takes Mickey and Minnie into O. Henry’s classic tale about a poor boy and girl who seek the perfect gifts to exchange with one another to make the holiday extra special. (Animated)

 

(8:30-10:30 AM ET/PT) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH

America’s richest kid is back with more fantastic toys and incredible adventures. When Richie Rich’s nasty cousin Reggie Van Dough causes Richie’s sleigh full of orphans’ Christmas gifts to run down pedestrians, attack neighborhood homes and fly past the orphanage, Richie (David Gallagher) wishes he was never born. But he gets more than he bargained for when Professor Keanbean (Eugene Levy) invents a wishing machine that magically transports Richie to an alternate universe where Reggie rules with an iron fist, Richie’s personal valet Cadbury is a heavy-metal roadie, his robot-servant Irona is a fire-breathing cyborg and Richie’s loveable dog Dollar is forlorn. Through an action-packed chase and museum heist, Richie and his friends race against time to outwit Reggie and find the wishing machine so Richie can return to reality and save Christmas. (Live Action)

 

(10:30 AM-12:30 PM ET/PT) THE DOG WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS

Christmas chaos ensues for the Bannister family when they adopt a misguided guard dog, Zeus (voiced by Mario Lopez), to try and keep their home safe from neighborhood prowlers. Although he is a loveable pooch, the Bannister’s quickly discover Zeus is not your typical guard dog. The family takes a liking to Zeus, but heads to Grandma’s house for a Christmas visit discouraged. While away, two inept thieves (Dean Cain, Joey Diaz) break into the Bannister’s home. Chaos turns to comedy when Zeus realizes his true guard dog potential and attempts to outwit the intruders – beating them at their own game. Zeus undoubtedly rises to the occasion when it matters most, but can he save Christmas and ultimately earn his place within the Bannister family? (Live Action)

 

(12:30-4:00 PM ET/PT) HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE – (*See Friday, December 4, for description.)

 

(4:00-8:00 PM ET/PT) HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS

The Chamber of Secrets has been opened! Harry Potter’s adventures continue in this second installment of the “Harry Potter” film series. After a horrid summer with the Dursleys and a harrowing return trip to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) begins his second year studying the magic arts. But a long-buried secret threatens the school and all its students. Something evil whispers from within the walls – and only Harry can hear it. Now it’s up to Harry and his friends Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) to defeat an awakened monster. (Live Action)

 

(8:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN

The magic and excitement are back with Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his friends as they prepare for their third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! While on summer break, Harry inadvertently causes some magical mischief while staying with his dreaded Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia. Fearing punishment for performing magic in the world of the Muggles, Harry attempts to runaway but is mysteriously rescued from the neighborhood and taken to a friendly inn – by way of a purple tripledecker bus – to spend the remaining weeks of summer. He soon learns the reason for being let off easy by school officials: Sirius Black – a convict from the Prison of Azkaban – is on the loose and after Harry. Once again, it’s up to Harry, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) to save the school and the day! (Live Action)

 

(11:00 PM – 1:00 AM ET/PT) 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)

Sunday, December 6

(7:00-8:30 AM ET/PT) MICKEY’S TWICE UPON A CHRISTMAS – ABC Family Premiere

Mickey and friends share tales about the importance of sharing, the necessity of opening your heart to loved ones, the appreciation of people for who they are, and the rewards of unselfishness. (Animated)

 

(8:30-10:30 AM ET/PT) A DENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS

Comic mayhem ensues when one of the world’s most benevolently mischievous imps takes on a beloved holiday. Trouble follows Dennis Mitchell (Maxwell Perry Cotton) wherever he goes. Despite his good intentions, Dennis seems to always wreak havoc at the expense of his grumpy neighbor Mr. Wilson (Robert Wagner). With the gingerbread cookies baking and the eggnog brewing, everyone in the neighborhood is gearing up for the Christmas season except, that is, Mr. Wilson. Convinced he can get Mr. Wilson in the holiday spirit, Dennis concocts a plan to give him the ultimate gift—the gift of Christmas Spirit. (Live Action)

 

(10:30 AM-12:30 PM ET/PT) NAUGHTY OR NICE

Henry Ramiro (George Lopez) is the reigning shock jock of Chicago sports radio who earns his living being rude. That is, until a young listener with a life threatening illness forces Henry into a deal to be nicer on the air for just one day. Henry’s amazed to discover that his false positive energy seems to be having an impact – the teenaged boy’s health starts to improve, as do the local teams’ scores – but his new persona has made him the target of constant ridicule by a competing shock jock, “The Hitman” (Roger Lodge). Not only are Henry’s bosses unhappy with his recent good behavior, Henry has other problems as well – his years of rudeness have taken a toll on his wife and daughter, and they’re just not buying his sudden change of attitude. When his family ultimately leaves him, Henry is about to give up, until his fans unite and prove to him that Christmas miracles really can happen. (Live Action)

 

(12:30-4:30 PM ET/PT) HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS – (*See Saturday, December 5, for description.)

 

(4:30-7:30 PM ET/PT) HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN – (*See Saturday, December 5, for description.)

 

(7:30-11:00 PM ET/PT) – HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE

It’s Harry Potter’s fourth term at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) look forward to the international Quidditch finals. Harry dreams of spending time with the alluring Cho Chang. He wants to be a normal 14-year-old wizard. But Harry is not normal–even by wizarding standards. This term, for the first time in hundreds of years, a competition will be held between three schools of wizardry, and contestants will be magically chosen for the very dangerous event. Now, as Harry’s lightning scar burns, indicating the evil presence of Lord Voldemort, the Goblet of Fire makes its final selection for the competition – Harry Potter. (Live Action)

ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas: Days 7-11

Monday, December 7

(7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Actor Joel Grey narrates this animated holiday special adapted from the famous poem by Clement Moore. A kindly clockmaker, a friendly family of mice and a sensitive Santa Claus come together in a story where the citizens are afraid that Santa will pass them by because an unsigned letter to the editor of the local paper denounced him as a myth. (Animated)

 

(7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) CRANBERRY CHRISTMAS

Based on the popular children’s book series, “Cranberry Christmas” tells the story of a New England stalwart, Mr. Whiskers, and his efforts to keep the local skating bog from the evil clutches of his notoriously mean neighbor Cyrus Grape. With the help of young Maggie and her Granny, it’s up to Mr. Whiskers to prove the bog is his own and save Christmas day for all the children of Cranberryport. Barry Manilow wrote two original songs for this holiday special. (Animated)

 

(8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) UNACCOMPANIED MINORS – Basic Cable Premiere

Wilmer Valderrama stars in this holiday romp that finds a huge blizzard shutting down Hoover International Airport on Christmas Eve. En route to their father’s house for the holidays, Spencer (Dyllan Christopher) and his little sister, Katherine (Dominique Saldaña), are ushered to the airport’s Unaccompanied Minors Room, a holding cell for dozens of stranded, parent-free kids from all over the country. Desperate to escape, Spencer makes a run for freedom along with four other UMs. With every airport security guard hot on their trail, along with the attendant (Valderrama) responsible for their care, the very different kids learn to ditch their differences and help each other flee the clutches of airport authority. They turn Christmas at the airport into holiday pandemonium and, along the way, prove that the holidays aren’t about where you are, but who is there to share them with you. (Live Action)

 

(10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST

Jack Frost, the icy spirit of winter, wants to leave his North Pole existence and become human for the beautiful snowwoman-turned-human he’s fallen in love with. Father Winter grants his wish, but not until Jack fights an evil giant and finds a home with a pot of gold. Filmed with stop-motion animated puppets (animagic) and featuring the classic songs “Me and My Shadow,” “The Christmas Song,” and many more. (Animated)

Tuesday, December 8

(7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL

A Disney version of the classic Dickens’ tale finds Mickey Mouse as Bob Cratchit and Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge. The animated special’s cast of characters also includes Minnie Mouse as Mrs. Cratchit, Goofy as Jacob Marley, Donald Duck as nephew Fred, and Jiminy Cricket as the Ghost of Christmas Past. (Animated)

 

(7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) WINNIE THE POOH AND CHRISTMAS TOO

In this Christmas classic, Winnie the Pooh and Piglet rush to get Christopher Robin’s letter to Santa before it’s too late. With many obstacles before them, they learn the true meaning of Christmas. (Animated)

 

(8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS – (*See Tuesday, December 1, for description.)

 

(9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) A MISER BROTHERS’ CHRISTMAS

Starring Mickey Rooney, reprising his role as Santa Claus from the holiday classic “The Year Without a Santa Claus,” “A Miser Brothers’ Christmas” tells the story of how Santa throws out his back, potentially spoiling Christmas for boys and girls all over the world. The story begins when Santa’s new chief mechanic, Tinsel, creates a speedy, new high tech sleigh for Christmas. But what Santa doesn’t know is that North Wind has secretly sabotaged the sleigh in the hope of taking Santa’s place that year. When Santa takes it out for a spin, he gets caught in the crossfire between the feuding Snow Miser and Heat Miser Brothers and the sleigh crashes, causing Santa to hurt his back. North Wind frames the Miser Brothers for Santa’s accident and with Santa stuck in bed, everything falls into place for North Wind to slyly come to the rescue. But much to his chagrin, Mother Nature punishes the Miser Brothers by forcing them to put their differences aside and fill in for Santa. (Animated)

 

(10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has a new problem: Baby New Year has run away from Father Time and Santa has sent Rudolph after him. The future is riding on Rudolph’s success – without a Baby New Year to ring in the next year, December 31st will last forever and thereby eliminate all future Christmases. (Animated)

Wednesday, December 9

(7:00-8:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR – (*See Tuesday, December 8, for description.)

 

(8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN

Fred Astaire narrates this tale of Kris Kringle (Mickey Rooney), a young boy with an immense desire to do good things for others. In his home village of Sombertown, Kris has started a gift factory where he builds toys and gives them to all the local children. But when the evil ruler, Burgermeister (Paul Frees), bans toys from the land, Kris is forced to go directly to Mother Nature and ask her for assistance. With the help of magical elves and several special reindeer, Kris overcomes the Burgermeister and delivers toys to children all over the world, earning him the name Santa Claus. (Animated)

 

(9:00-10:30 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER AND THE ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is out to save Christmas once again in this stop-motion animated holiday musical. When the Evil Toy Taker steals all of Santa’s toys, Rudolph and his friends – the misfit toys – set out to get them back before the world’s children wake up to empty stockings on Christmas morning! (Animated)

 

(10:30-11:00 PM ET/PT) ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS – (*See Monday, December 7, for description.)

Thursday, December 10

(7:00-8:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN – (*See Wednesday, December 9, for description.)

 

(8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS

Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez star in ABC Family’s amusing holiday tale “Holiday in Handcuffs,” a story about a modern young woman who has a breakdown at Christmas and desperately kidnaps a handsome guy to take home to her parents. Can she keep her misdeed a secret from her family and convince them that they are a happy couple or will everyone’s Christmas be ruined? (Live Action)

 

(10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) A FLINTSTONE CHRISTMAS – ABC Family Premiere

Fred Flintstone finds out there really is a Santa Claus when the old gentleman falls off his roof and sprains his ankle. So the children of the world will not be disappointed, Fred substitutes for Santa and Barney comes along for the magical journey as an elf. (Animated)

Friday, December 11

(7:00-8:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS – (*See Tuesday, December 1, for description.)

 

(8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUSE 2

After eight years as the jolly old St. Nick, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) has grown to truly love his job as Santa Claus. However, things start to fall apart when an overlooked clause is brought to his attention – he must find a wife or he will lose his job as Santa. (Live Action)

 

(10:00 PM-12:00 AM ET/PT) UNACCOMPANIED MINORS – (*See Monday, December 7, for description.)

ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas: Days 12-13

Saturday, December 12

(7:00-7:30 AM ET/PT) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY

Based on the Christmas song, the “Little Drummer Boy” tells the story of Aaron, a young poor boy who cannot afford to buy a present for baby Jesus and instead plays a special song for him on his drums. Amazingly, baby Jesus seems to understand and gives Aaron a smile of gratitude. This animated classic stars the voices of Greer Garson as “Our Storyteller” and features the singing of the Vienna Boys’ Choir. (Animated)

 

(7:30-8:00 AM ET/PT) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY BOOK II

In this sequel to the famous Christmas tale, the drummer boy and a wise man set out in search of a set of pure silver bells to present to the baby Jesus. The bells, made twenty years earlier, have been repossessed by tax collectors and it’s up to the little boy to recover them. The special features the Christmas classics “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and “The Little Drummer Boy” performed by the Vienna Boys Choir. Filmed using stop-motion animated puppets. (Animated)

 

(8:00-9:00 AM ET/PT) PINOCCHIO’S CHRISTMAS

Carlo Collodi’s most famous puppet creation stars in a musical tale that finds the poor lad Pinocchio conned out of money intended for Papa Geppetto’s Christmas gift. The Christmas special was filmed using slow-motion animated puppets and features holiday classic songs. (Animated)

 

(9:00-9:30 AM ET/PT) NESTOR, THE LONG-EARED CHRISTMAS DONKEY

“Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey” was the name given to the donkey that carried Mary to Bethlehem. Burdened with oversized ears, he was ridiculed and friendless, and soon orphaned when his mother perished in a blinding snowstorm. Leaving home, he traveled south and his life changed forever when he encountered Mary, heavy with child, who desperately needed his help. Nestor carried her across the desert under a guiding star, bringing her to Bethlehem and witnessing the birth of Baby Jesus. Filmed using a technique called animagic (stop-motion animated puppets). (Animated)

 

(9:30-10:00 AM ET/PT) THE STORY OF THE FIRST CHRISTMAS SNOW

When a young shepherd named Lucas is struck by lightning and left blind, a group of nuns take him in to their abbey. Here he begins his journey back to health, drawing strength from the love of the nuns and other children. After being chosen to perform the role of the angel in the Christmas play, snow begins to fall and a small miracle is performed. Angela Lansbury narrates this Christmas classic. (Animated)

 

(10:00-11:00 AM ET/PT) JACK FROST – (*See Monday, December 7, for description.)

 

(11:00-11:30 AM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND – (*See Friday, December 4, for description.)

 

(11:30 AM-12:00 PM ET/PT) CRANBERRY CHRISTMAS – (*See Monday, December 7, for description.)

 

(12:00 Noon-2:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH & 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 4^th benefit. But big-time trouble comes to their big-top act when Winterbolt appears and is intent on stealing Frosty’s magic hat and extinguish Rudolph’s legendary nose! This fun-filled fable is a must-see for all seasons, featuring the voices of Mickey Rooney, Ethel Merman, Red Buttons and Shelley Winters. (Animated)

 

(2:00-3:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR – (*See Tuesday, December 8, for description.)

 

(3:00-4:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS – (*See Tuesday, December 1, for description.)

 

(4:00-5:00 PM ET/PT) A MISER BROTHERS’ CHRISTMAS – (*See Tuesday, December 8, for description.)

 

(5:00-6:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN – (*See Wednesday, December 9, for description.)

 

(6:00-8:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUSE 2 – (*See Friday, December 11, for description.)

 

(8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE – (*See Tuesday, December 1, for description.)

 

(10:00 PM-12:00 AM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE – Encore Presentation

Sunday, December 13

(7:00-7:30 AM ET/PT) A GARFIELD CHRISTMAS

In this holiday special, Garfield travels with Jon and Odie to the countryside to celebrate Christmas with Jon’s farm family. While there, Odie begins working on a mysterious gift, and Garfield stumbles upon some old love letters to Grandma. On Christmas morning, after it seems that all the presents have been opened, Garfield gives Grandma the letters he found in the barn, which turn out to be written by her late husband. And Garfield finds out that Odie’s secret gift is for him! (Animated)

 

(7:30-8:00 AM ET/PT) THE LITTLE RASCALS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL – ABC Family Premiere

A delightful 30-minute animated special in which the Little Rascals discover the true spirit of Christmas. The whole gang cooks up a scheme to buy Spanky’s and Porky’s mom a new coat…. and scheme they do! (Animated)

 

(8:00-10:00 AM ET/PT) I SAW MOMMY KISSING SANTA CLAUS

After learning that his best friend’s parents are getting a divorce, Justin (Dylan and Cole Sprouse) fears the worst when he sees his mother kissing Santa Claus. Justin concludes that the only way to keep Santa away from his mother on Christmas Eve is to be naughty, so he transforms into a holiday problem child. As Christmas nears, Justin fears that Santa will still appear, and when his father is trapped out of town in a snowstorm, Justin is forced to defend his home on Christmas Eve from the Ho-Ho-home wrecker. Justin learns that things aren’t always what they seem to be in this holiday special! (Live Action)

 

(10:00 AM-12:00 PM ET/PT) SNOW

In a reinvention of the Santa Claus myth, this ABC Family holiday movie finds Nick (Tom Cavanagh) reluctantly taking over the family business at the North Pole. As if that wasn’t pressure enough, with only three days before the big night, one of Nick’s young reindeer, Buddy, is captured and taken to a zoo. In the course of his adventures to rescue the reindeer, Nick touches the lives of those at a boarding house including Sandy (Ashley Williams), and eight-year-old-Hector (Bobb’e Thompson) who lives there with his mom. Nick tries to bring back the spirit of Christmas they lost long ago, and in the process, finds his true love. (Live Action)

 

(12:00-2:00 PM ET/PT) SNOW 2 BRAIN FREEZE

Tom Cavanagh reprises his role as Nick Snowden, aka “Santa,” in “Snow 2 Brain Freeze.” Nick is preparing for his biggest day of the year – Christmas! In the rush of getting his reindeer ready, he jumps through his magic mirror and hits his head upon landing, causing Nick to lose his memory and forget who he is! With just days before Christmas, his wife Sandy (Ashley Williams), is desperate to find her husband and enlists the help of her old boyfriend Buck (Patrick Fabian), who pretends to help but has no true intention of reuniting them. With the help of some new friends, Nick’s memory starts to trickle back, but will he remember that he is Santa in time for Christmas? “Snow 2 Brain Freeze” was written by Rich Burns, directed by Mark Rosman and executive produced by Phil Kruener. (Live Action)

 

(2:00-4:00 PM ET/PT) A CAROL CHRISTMAS

This holiday special puts a twist on the classic Dickens’ tale, with Tori Spelling cast as a conceited modern-day talk show host who is haunted by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. The film also stars William Shatner, Dinah Manoff and Gary Coleman. (Live Action)

 

(4:00-6:00 PM ET/PT) HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS – (*See Thursday, December 10, for description.)

 

(6:00-8:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA BABY

In the ABC Family holiday movie “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). Tired of not being recognized for her ideas on modernizing Christmas, Mary flees to the big city, not only leaving home, but also abandoning her loyal local boyfriend, Luke (Ivan Sergei). Four years later, after learning that Santa has fallen ill and is having trouble finishing preparations for Christmas, Mary eagerly returns home to the North Pole to implement her innovative ideas. This year is going to be Mary’s Christmas. (Live Action)

 

(8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA BABY 2: CHRISTMAS MAYBE – ABC Family Original Movie Premiere

Jenny McCarthy reprises her role as Mary Class, Santa’s business minded daughter, starring alongside Paul Sorvino and Dean McDermott. Santa (Sorvino) is in the midst of a late-life crisis and is ready to pass on the reins to Mary, who is torn between taking over the family business and running her own high stakes firm in New York City, all the while trying to balance her relationship with the love of her life, Luke (McDermott). The situation gets increasingly dire when a disgruntled former elf, Teri (Kelly Stables), in cunning disguise, sows dissension at the North Pole in an effort to take over Christmas. (Live Action)

 

(10:00 PM-12:00AM ET/PT) SANTA BABY 2: CHRISTMAS MAYBE – Encore Presentation

ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas: Days 14-18

Monday, December 14

(5:00-7:00 PM ET/PT) ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME

Based on the bestselling children’s books written by Kay Thompson, the title character Eloise (Sofia Vassilieva) is warned not to interfere as the Plaza Hotel prepares for a romantic Christmas Eve wedding. But Eloise can’t resist and Nanny (Julie Andrews) cannot seem to keep her from playing matchmaker to ensure that true love will save the day. (Live Action)

 

(7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) WINNIE THE POOH AND THE BLUSTERY DAY – ABC Family Premiere

Winnie the Pooh follows Christopher Robin and his animal friends as a storm topples Owl’s tree house and brings a drenching rain. While the flood waters rise, Pooh has nightmares about honey-stealing creatures called Heffalumps and Woozles. (Animated)

 

(7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) WINNIE THE POOH AND TIGGER TOO – ABC Family Premiere

To break Tigger’s habit of “bouncing in” on them, his friends plot to get him lost in the woods and literally “take the bounce out of him”. However, it’s his friends who become lost and Tigger “finds” them. After Tigger and Roo become stuck high in a tree, Tigger promises Pooh and Christopher Robin that he’ll never bounce again if only Christopher Robin can help get them down-which he does. But Tigger’s friends cannot hold Tigger to his vow after seeing how sad he has become without his “bounce”. Soon they are all bouncing for joy together. (Animated)

 

(8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) MARY POPPINS

In one of the greatest family classics of all time, two rambunctious children of a practical banker who believes a home should be run as tightly as the bank where he works, come under the care of a magical nanny – Mary Poppins. Stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. (Live Action)

Tuesday, December 15

(6:00-7:00 PM ET/PT) GOTTA CATCH SANTA CLAUS

Trevor in his heart of hearts believes the big guy, Santa, is out there. That is until his friend, Veronica, challenges him asking how he can believe something he can’t see? Veronica’s doubts send Trevor on a mission to catch Santa Claus, prove his existence in the media and put everyone’s doubts to rest once and for all. Unfortunately, Santa’s nemesis, LeFreeze, is out to catch Santa too. Starring William Shatner as the voice of Santa. (Animated)

 

(7:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER AND THE ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS – (*See Wednesday, December 9, for description.)

 

(8:30-10:30 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK

In “Home Alone 2: Lost In New York,” the sequel to “Home Alone,” Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) is back, and this time his playground is New York City. Separated from the rest of his family — who are on vacation in Florida — Kevin uses his father’s credit card to have a grand “Big Apple” time! Soon, though, Kevin discovers that the robbers he foiled once before are out of prison, in New York, and planning a huge toy store heist. Kevin sets out to deter them once again, only this time the robbers are equally as determined. (Live Action)

Wednesday, December 16

(6:00-7:00 PM ET/PT) PINOCCHIO’S CHRISTMAS – (*See Saturday, December 12, for description.)

 

(7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL – (*See Tuesday, December 8, for description.)

 

(7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) WINNIE THE POOH & CHRISTMAS TOO – (*See Tuesday, December 8, for description.)

 

(8:00-10:30 PM ET/PT) 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. He was born dancing to his own tune…tap dancing. His one friend, Gloria (Brittany Murphy), happens to be the best singer around and she struggles with his strange “hippity-hoppity” ways. Mumble is just too different – especially for Noah the Elder (Hugo Weaving), the stern leader of Emperor Land, who ultimately casts him out of the community. Away from home for the first time, Mumble meets the Adelie Amigos. Led by Ramon (Robin Williams), the Adelies instantly embrace Mumble’s cool dance moves. In Adelie Land, Mumble seeks the counsel of Lovelace the Guru (also voiced by Robin Williams), a crazy-feathered Rockhopper penguin who will answer any of life’s questions for the price of a pebble. Together with Lovelace and the Amigos, Mumble sets out across vast landscapes and, after some epic encounters, proves that by being true to yourself, you can make all the difference in the world. (Animated)

 

(10:30-11:00 PM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND – (*See Friday, December 4, for description.)

Thursday, December 17

(6:00-6:30 PM ET/PT) THE STORY OF THE FIRST CHRISTMAS SNOW – (*See Saturday, December 12, for description.)

 

(6:30-7:00 PM ET/PT) NESTOR, THE LONG-EARED CHRISTMAS DONKEY – (*See Saturday, December 12, for description.)

 

(7:00-8:00 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST – (*See Monday, December 7, for description of one-hour animated special.)

 

(8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST

The irresponsible and unreliable father of a young boy is killed in a car crash, but the father gets another chance to make things right with his son when he is reincarnated as a magical snowman. The Christmas fantasy-adventure stars Michael Keaton, Kelly Preston, Mark Addy, Henry Rollins, and pop-personalities Dweezil and Ahmet Zappa. (Live Action)

 

(10:00 PM-12:00 AM ET/PT) 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)

Friday, December 18

PIXAR WEEKEND BEGINS

(7:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) CARS

From the acclaimed creators of “Toy Story,” “The Incredibles,” and “Finding Nemo” comes a high-octane adventure comedy that shows life is about the journey, not the finish line. Hotshot rookie race car Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) is living life in the fast lane until he hits a detour on his way to the most important race of his life. Stranded in Radiator Springs, a forgotten town on the old Route 66, he meets a snazzy Porsche named Sally (Bonnie Hunt), the wise-cracking tow truck Mater (Larry The Cable Guy), Doc Hudson (Paul Newman), and a variety of quirky characters who help him discover that there’s more to life than trophies and fame. (Animated)

 

(10:00 PM-12:00 AM ET/PT) PIXAR SHORT FILMS – (*See Wednesday, December 2, for description.)

ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas: Days 19-20

Saturday, December 19

(7:00-8:00 AM ET/PT) A FLINTSTONE CHRISTMAS – (*See Thursday, December 10, for description.)

 

(8:00-8:30 AM ET/PT) WINNIE THE POOH AND THE BLUSTERY DAY – (*See Monday, December 14, for description.)

 

(8:30-10:30 AM ET/PT) JINGLE ALL THE WAY – (*See Thursday, December 17, for description.)

 

(10:30 AM-1:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK – (*See Tuesday, December 15, for description.)

 

(1:00-3:30 PM ET/PT) HAPPY FEET – (*See Wednesday, December 16, for description.)

 

(3:30-6:00 PM ET/PT) CARS – (*See Friday, December 18, for description.)

 

(6:00-8:00 PM ET/PT) PIXAR SHORT FILMS – (*See Wednesday, December 2, for description.)

 

(8:00-10:30 PM ET/PT) RATATOUILLE – ABC Family Premiere

Disney?Pixar’s 2007 Academy Award®-winning RATATOUILLE (Best Animated Feature Film) follows a rat named Remy with dreams of becoming a great French chef despite his family’s wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the sewers of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unlikely – and certainly unwanted – visitor in the kitchen of a fine French restaurant, Remy’s passion for cooking soon sets into motion a hilarious and exciting rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down. Remy finds himself torn between his calling and passion in life or returning forever to his previous existence as a rat. He learns the truth about friendship, family and having no choice but to be who he really is, a rat who wants to be a chef. (Animated)

 

(10:30 PM-1:00 AM ET/PT) HAPPY FEET – (*See Wednesday, December 16, for description.)

Sunday, December 20

(7:00-9:00 AM ET/PT) JINGLE ALL THE WAY – (*See Thursday, December 17, for description.)

 

(9:00-11:30 AM ET/PT) HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK – (*See Tuesday, December 15, for description.)

 

(11:30 AM-1:30 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE 3 – (*See Saturday, December 5, for description.)

 

(1:30-3:30 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE 4

In the fourth film of the “Home Alone” series, Kevin McCallister (Mike Weinberg) has to save his family from more home invaders. This holiday season, Kevin decides to spend Christmas with his father Peter (Jason Beghe) and his new girlfriend Natalie (Joanna Going) in her multi-million dollar mansion. At the mansion, Kevin spots some uninvited visitors lurking around the premises. He becomes suspicious but Natalie and his father think his imagination is getting the best of him. Kevin sticks to his instincts and decides to prepare for the burglars with a creative set of booby traps. The stakes are raised even higher when Kevin discovers one of the burglars is Marv (French Stewart), a thief he apprehended years ago. In addition to getting his hands on the money hidden in the mansion, Marv is out for revenge. Kevin must use his resources and his wits if he wants to stop Marv and save Christmas! (Live Action)

 

(3:30-6:00 PM ET/PT) THE INCREDIBLES

Disney?Pixar’s 2004 Academy Award®-winning THE INCREDIBLES (Best Animated Feature Film) is an action-packed animated adventure about the mundane and incredible lives of a house full of superheroes. Bob Parr (Craig T. Nelson) and his wife Helen (Holly Hunter) used to be among the world’s greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs where they live “normal” lives with their three kids, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment. He soon discovers that it will take a super family effort to rescue the world from total destruction. (Animated)

 

(6:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) RATATOUILLE – (*See Saturday, December 19, for description.)

 

(8:30-11:00 PM ET/PT) THE INCREDIBLES – Encore Presentation

 

ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas: Days 21-22

Monday, December 21

(7:00-9:00 AM PT/ET) CHASING CHRISTMAS

In this holiday movie, single father Jack (Tom Arnold) is visited by his old business partner and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future in an attempt to change Jack’s perspective on the holiday. Ever since his wife left him for her dentist on Christmas Eve, Jack has boycotted the holidays. But now his relationship with his sixteen-year-old daughter (Brittney Wilson) is at risk if he isn’t rescued from his terminal bah humbug ways. (Live Action)

 

(9:00-11:00 AM ET/PT) CHRISTMAS DO-OVER

This holiday movie, starring Jay Mohr (“Jerry Maguire”) and Daphne Zuniga (“Beautiful People”), tells the story of Kevin (Mohr), who unwittingly gets a chance to go back and do things differently when he is forced to relive one terrible Christmas over and over again. Kevin slowly realizes this might be his last chance to get Christmas right and get back what he lost – and what he most needed all along – his family. (Live Action)

 

(11:00 AM-1:00 PM ET/PT) SONS OF MISTLETOE

An heiress, Helen Radke (Roma Downey), returns home during the holidays following her father’s death to settle his estate, which includes a boys’ home established by him over sixty years ago. The home is run by Jimmy (George Newbern), who grew up there, and he must convince Helen not to sell it. If she does, she risks leaving the boys who live there homeless for the holidays. (Live Action)

 

(1:00-3:00 PM ET/PT) THE CHRISTMAS LIST

Perfume saleslady Melody Parris (Mimi Rogers) feels like her life is stuck in neutral. Her stick-in-the mud boyfriend won’t commit and she gets passed over for a promotion at the store where she works. She decides to make a Christmas list. After it’s deposited in Santa’s mailbox at the store, she starts getting everything she wanted, but it doesn’t always turn out as she expected. (Live Action)

 

(3:00-5:00 PM ET/PT) UNLIKELY ANGEL

When brassy lounge singer Ruby Diamond (Dolly Parton) accidentally drives her car off a cliff, she meets St. Peter (Roddy McDowell) at the Pearly Gates. Peter wants to send Ruby back because she hasn’t earned her “wings.” He notes that Ruby has only looked out for herself all her life and he assigns her to help out a family in distress. Peter gives Ruby until Christmas to set things right. (Live Action)

 

(5:00-7:00 PM ET/PT) A CAROL CHRISTMAS – (*See Sunday, December 13, for description.)

 

(7:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA BABY – (*See Sunday, December 13, for description.)

 

(9:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA BABY 2: CHRISTMAS MAYBE – (*See Sun., Dec. 13, for description.)

Tuesday, December 22

(7:00-9:00 AM ET/PT) HOME ALONE 3 – (*See Saturday, December 5, for description.)

 

(9:00-11:00 AM ET/PT) HOME ALONE 4 – (*See Sunday, December 20, for description.)

 

(11:00 AM-1:00PM ET/PT) I SAW MOMMY KISSING SANTA CLAUS – (*See Sun., December 13, for description.)

 

(1:00-3:00 PM ET/PT) A VERY BRADY CHRISTMAS

Everyone’s favorite family is reunited again in this heartwarming holiday special. The Brady kids are all grown up with families of their own. All Carol (Florence Henderson) and Mike (Robert Reed) want this year is to fly their children home this holiday season for a good old fashioned Brady Christmas. But with the kids all dealing with family problems of their own, and Sam leaving Alice for another woman, can the Bradys pull it off? (Live Action)

 

(3:00-5:00 PM ET/PT) ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS

Christmas is coming and Santa’s (Douglas Campbell) house is buzzing with activity, but somehow the old boy’s heart isn’t in it this year. Disillusioned with all the selfishness and greed in the world he’s ready to throw in the towel, but his daughter Kristin Claus (Kathy Ireland) persuades him to give the mortals one last chance. If she can prove that even one family can change and become giving and caring again, Santa will put off his vacation in Hawaii and get back on the sleigh. Trouble is she’s saddled with the Morgan family, headed by a workaholic Dad (John Dye) and a couple of kids whose idea of good clean fun is putting peanut butter in the au pair’s underwear and glue on the school coach’s whistle. And with a sister (Mary Donnelly-Haskell) who makes Cruella de Ville look like the cutest pup in the shop ready to wreck her plans, can Kristin teach them that what you give is what you get, and stop the spirit of Christmas from disappearing forever? (Live Action)

 

(5:00-7:00 PM ET/PT) TWICE UPON A CHRISTMAS

Now a devoted nanny to the Morgan family, Kristin Clause (Kathy Ireland) is suffering from acute memory loss. Little does she know that her father is Santa Claus, living in the North Pole with her mother, Mrs. Claus, and mischievous sister Rudolpha (Mary Donnelly-Haskell). As Kristin grows closer to the Morgan family, the answer to who she is seems ever more elusive. But then a big surprise – a proposal of marriage from Bill (John Dye)! Torn between her love for the Morgan family and the life she can’t remember, she agrees to marry Bill on Christmas Day – but only if they first solve the mystery of her identity. Back at the North Pole, trouble is brewing. In Kristin’s absence, the scheming Rudolpha sets about sabotaging Christmas. To clear the way for a lucrative property deal, she launches a TV advertising campaign to sell off the North Pole, piece by piece. Christmas is under threat. Santa could be out of a job! With Christmas fast approaching, Kristin is still struggling for answers. When a bizarre coincidence helps everything to click into place, Kristin realizes that she must again save Christmas or see Santa forced into early retirement! (Live Action)

 

(7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ THE CAT IN THE HAT

“Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat” tells the story of the adventure of two youngsters, housebound on a rainy day, whose boredom is shattered by a visit from the magical, mischievous Cat and his helpmates, Thing One and Thing Two. (Animated)

 

(7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS ON THE LOOSE

This half-hour special is hosted by The Cat in the Hat, who introduces three of Dr. Seuss’ popular stories: “The Sneetches,” “The Zax” and “Green Eggs and Ham.” (Animated)

 

(8:00-8:30PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH GRINCHES THE CAT IN THE HAT – ABC Family Premiere

As The Cat in the Hat gets ready for a lovely picnic, the evil Grinch plots to create a contraption that captures noise and turns it into ferocious sounds – which would absolutely ruin The Cat’s plan for an afternoon picnic. In the end, The Cat in the Hat must jump in to save the world from the clutches of the Grinch! Of course, the only way to make that happen is to get to Grinch’s soft spot. (Animated)

 

(8:30-11:00 PM ET/PT) WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

The story takes place in the small town where the world’s most wonderful sweets are made in the mysterious chocolate factory of Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder). Wonka decides to hide five Golden Tickets inside five candy bars with the winners receiving a trip through his factory and enough candy for a lifetime. One of the hopefuls is poor but honest Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum), and he is encouraged by his Grandpa Joe (Jack Albertson). (Live Action)