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3 p.m. (ION) Movie “My Santa” (2013, Family) Samaire Armstrong. A single mother begins to lose her faith in the magic of Christmas. (LIFE) Movie “Dear Secret Santa” (2013, Drama) Tatyana Ali. A woman receives Christmas cards from an admirer she believes to be someone who’s passed. (TBS) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas A Grinch steals everything Christmas from the Whos so they can’t celebrate the holiday. 3:30 p.m. (TBS) Movie “Fred Claus” (2007, Comedy) Paul Giamatti. Santa bails his criminal brother out of jail and brings him to the North Pole. 4 p.m. (FAM) Movie “12 Dates of Christmas” (2011, Comedy) Amy Smart. A young woman relives the same first date on Christmas Eve over and over again. (HALL) Movie “Christmas With Holly” (2012, Drama) Sean Faris. A young girl asks for a mother for Christmas following the death of her mother. 5 p.m. (LIFE) Movie “Kristin’s Christmas Past” (2013, Family) Shiri Appleby. A woman wakes up seventueen years into her past Christmas day. 6 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Mistle-Tones” (2012, Musical) Tia Mowry-Hardict. A young singer creates her own musical Christmas group after losing a spot in another. (HALL) Movie “November Christmas” (2010, Drama) John Corbett. Neighbors band together to create Halloween and Christmas moments for a sick girl. (TBS) Movie “Four Christmases” (2009, Comedy) Vince Vaughn. A couple struggles to spend Christmas with all four of their divorced parents. 7 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Christmas Wedding Date” (2012, Romance) Marla Sokoloff. A woman faces difficulties when she returns home for a friend’s Christmas wedding. (LIFE) Movie “Christmas in the City” (2013, Family) John Prescott. A woman tries to bring out the true meaning of Christmas before it’s too late. (TRAVEL) Jingle Brawls We crisscrossed America to find the most amazing Christmas celebrations imaginable. 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “November Christmas” (2010, Drama) John Corbett. Neighbors band together to create Halloween and Christmas moments for a sick girl. (TBS) Movie “Nothing Like the Holidays” (2008, Comedy/Drama) Alfred Molina. A Puerto Rican family spends a
Christmas together, facing the fact it may be their last. 9:30 p.m. (TBN) Movie “The Perfect Gift” (2009, Drama) Jefferson Moore. A teenaged girl has a chance encounter with a man who changes the course of her life. 10 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Holiday in Handcuffs” (2007, Comedy) Melissa Joan Hart. A woman kidnaps a handsome guy to take home to her parents during the Christmas holidays. (HALL) Movie “November Christmas” (2010, Drama) John Corbett. Neighbors band together to create Halloween and Christmas moments for a sick girl. (TBS) Movie “Nothing Like the Holidays” (2008, Comedy/Drama) Alfred Molina. A Puerto Rican family spends a Christmas together, facing the fact it may be their last. 11 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Christmas Kiss” (2011, Romance) Brendan Fehr. A designer and her assistant vie for a man while decorating his home for the holidays. (LIFE) Movie “Christmas in the City” (2013, Family) John Prescott. A woman tries to bring out the true meaning of Christmas before it’s too late. 11:30 p.m. (TBN) Movie “Our First Christmas” (2008, Drama) John Ratzenberger. Two widows try to please their children so the two families can spend Christmas together. Midnight (HALL) Movie “Silver Bells” (2005, Drama) Anne Heche. A widower and a young woman help each other to put their painful pasts behind them. Monday December 9 10 a.m. (HGTV) Celebrity Holiday Homes Cheryl Burke, BeBe Winans and Dee Snider get their homes decorated for the holidays. 11 a.m. (HGTV) Celebrity Holiday Homes Lisa Lampanelli, Tamara Tunie and Haylie Duff get their homes decorated for Christmas. 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Debbie Macomber’s Trading Christmas” (2011, Romance) Gil Bellows. A man and woman find love at the most unexpected time and have the best Christmas ever. 3 p.m. (GAC) Year ‘Round Christmas Profiling people who are overflowing with the spirit of Christmas all year long. 3:30 p.m. (EWTN) Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception From EWTN 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Eve’s Christmas” (2004, Drama) Cheryl Ladd. An executive about to become a partner in
her firm re-evaluates her life on Christmas Eve. 5 p.m. (FOOD) The Pioneer Woman Ree has invited a crowd of friends over for a festive holiday get-together. 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Fir Crazy” (2013, Romance) Craig Pryce. A marketing executive discovers a new fondness for the holidays selling Christmas trees. 8 p.m. (ABC) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Fred Astaire narrates the timeless tale of how Kris Kringle grew up to become Santa Claus. (CW) Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special Po is caught between family traditions and warrior duties when he hosts the Winter Feast. (FAM) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000, Fantasy) Jim Carrey. The Grinch disguises himself as Santa to steal Christmas from the people of Whoville. (HALL) Movie “Naughty or Nice” (2012, Drama) Hilarie Burton. A young woman receives a book that reveals the good and bad about everyone in her life. 8:30 p.m. (CW) Merry Madagascar Santa and his reindeer crash into Madagascar and the animals needs to save Christmas. 9 p.m. (ABC) The Great Christmas Light Fight Twenty families from across America decorate their homes to the extreme for Christmas. (FOX) Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Sid travels to the North Pole after Manny convinces him he is on Santa’s naughty list. 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Debbie Macomber’s Trading Christmas” (2011, Romance) Gil Bellows. A man and woman find love at the most unexpected time and have the best Christmas ever. 10:30 p.m. (FAM) Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Grinches The Cat in the Hat The Cat in the Hat must save the world from the evil Grinch. Midnight (FAM) Movie “Snow” (2004, Family) Tom Cavanagh. A young man with a toy delivery business sets out to rescue a reindeer before Christmas. (HALL) Movie “A Town Without Christmas” (2001, Drama) Patricia Heaton. A reporter and a novelist try to locate a child who wrote a disturbing letter to Santa. Tuesday December 10 1 p.m. (FOOD) Sandra’s Money Saving Meals Sandra makes a holiday feast that will leave money left over for holiday shopping. 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Baby’s First
Christmas” (2012, Romance) Casper Van Dien. Feuding colleagues must learn to get along in time for their nephew’s birth on Christmas. 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Naughty or Nice” (2012, Drama) Hilarie Burton. A young woman receives a book that reveals the good and bad about everyone in her life. 6 p.m. (FAM) A Chipmunk Christmas Alvin gives his harmonica to a sick boy and must find another for his Christmas concert. 6:30 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000, Fantasy) Jim Carrey. The Grinch disguises himself as Santa to steal Christmas from the people of Whoville. 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “The Santa Switch” (2013, Family) Ethan Erickson. A man is given the gift of being Santa this year and he finds himself with new powers. 9 p.m. (FAM) The Year Without a Santa Claus Santa decides to take time off because he feels people have lost the spirit of Christmas. 10 p.m. (FAM) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Fred Astaire narrates the timeless tale of how Kris Kringle grew up to become Santa Claus. (HALL) Movie “A Christmas Wish” (2010, Family) Kristy Swanson. A woman, left destitute by her husband, faces a bleak Christmas with her children. Midnight (FAM) Movie “Snowglobe” (2007, Family) Lorraine Bracco. A mystical snow globe transports Angela into an idyllic Christmas winter wonderland.
Wednesday December 11 10:30 a.m. (FOOD) Hungry Girl Lisa has to convince Santa that guilt-free goodies do exist. 2 p.m. (HALL) The Hollywood Christmas Parade Movie and TV stars, bands, floats and Santa Claus make their way down Hollywood Blvd. 3 p.m. (GAC) Over the Top Holiday Outrageous, quirky, and over-the-top holiday displays. 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Christmas Wish” (2010, Family) Kristy Swanson. A woman, left destitute by her husband, faces a bleak Christmas with her children. 6 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Holiday in Handcuffs” (2007, Comedy) Melissa Joan Hart. A woman kidnaps a handsome guy to take home to her parents during the Christmas holidays. (HALL) Movie “Matchmaker Santa” (2012, Romance) Lacey Chabert. A
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mysterious Santa strands a baker and her boyfriend’s best friend in a small town. 9 p.m. (FAM) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989, Comedy) Chevy Chase. A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional relatives during the Christmas holidays. 10 p.m. (NBC) Kelly Clarkson’s (Cautionary) Christmas Tale Kelly Clarkson learns the true meaning of Christmas while performing songs from her album. (TBN) God Came Near Based on Max Lucado’s beloved book, God Came Near. Midnight (FAM) Movie “Holiday in Handcuffs” (2007, Comedy) Melissa Joan Hart. A woman kidnaps a handsome guy to take home to her parents during the Christmas holidays.
Thursday December 12 1:30 p.m. (TBN) God Came Near Based on Max Lucado’s beloved book, God Came Near. 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Christmas Song” (2012, Family) Natasha Henstridge. The fate of two music teachers is to be decided in a city-wide Christmas carol contest. 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Boyfriend for Christmas” (2004, Romance) Kelli Williams. A girl tells Santa she wants a boyfriend for Christmas and he turns up 19 years later. 7 p.m. (FAM) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989, Comedy) Chevy Chase. A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional relatives during the Christmas holidays. 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Silver Bells” (2005, Drama) Anne Heche. A widower and a young woman help each other to put their painful pasts behind them. 9 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Scrooged” (1988, Fantasy) Bill Murray. A callous executive learns the true meaning of Christmas when he is visited by ghosts. 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “The Christmas Ornament” (2013, Drama) Kellie Martin. A Christmas tree lot owner helps a widow face her first Christmas without her husband. Midnight (FAM) Movie “12 Dates of Christmas” (2011, Comedy) Amy Smart. A young woman relives the same first date on Christmas Eve over and over again. (HALL) Movie “A Very Merry Mix-Up” (2013, Romance) Alicia Witt. A woman forms a bond with a family that she is accidentally landed with over the holidays.