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young boy must fend off burglars after his family accidentally leaves him home alone. 5 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Hitched for the Holidays” (Romance) Joey Lawrence. A man and woman agree to pose as each other’s significant other to their families. 6 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994, Comedy) Tim Allen. When a father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited to take his place. 7 p.m. (ABC) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Kris Kringle overcomes an evil ruler and delivers toys to children all over the world. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947, Family) Maureen O’Hara. A Macy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to be the real Kris Kringle. (CW) Hart of Dixie Zoe busies herself with a patient, but potentially ruins Christmas Eve for the whole town. (FOX) Raising Hope Virginia is convinced that the world is going to end on December 21, 2012. (HALL) Movie “Come Dance With Me” (2012, Romance) Andrew McCarthy. A financial executive learns to waltz, but falls in love with his dance instructor. 8 p.m. (CW) A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa The Muppet gang tries to get lost Christmas letters to Santa in time for the big day. (FAM) Movie “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” (2007, Family) Tim Allen. Santa Claus prepares for a busy Christmas with his in-laws and the mischievous Jack Frost. (FOX) New Girl The gang attempts to juggle multiple holiday parties in one night. 8:30 p.m. (FOX) The Mindy Project Mindy’s eager for her coworkers to meet her new boyfriend at her Christmas party. 9 p.m. (HALL) Movie “All I Want for Christmas” (2007, Drama) Gail O’Grady. A nine-year-old boy enters a contest to find a new husband for his mother. 9:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947, Family) Maureen O’Hara. A Macy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to be the real Kris Kringle. 11 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Chasing Christmas” (2005, Comedy) Tom Arnold. The Ghost of Christmas Past escapes and leaves his subject trapped in his past. (HALL) Movie “Lucky Christmas” (2011, Drama) Elizabeth Berkley. A
What’s on TV woman’s car is stolen with a winning lottery ticket inside, and the thief falls for her.
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12 11 a.m. (HALL) Movie “Hitched for the Holidays” (Romance) Joey Lawrence. A man and woman agree to pose as each other’s significant other to their families. Noon (HGTV) White House Christmas Nostalgic look back at what makes 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. favorite place during holidays. 1 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Thomas Kinkade’s Home for Christmas” (2008, Drama) Jared Padalecki. A look at the inspiration behind Thomas Kinkade’s painting The Christmas Cottage. 3 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. (LIFE) Movie “The Christmas Blessing” (2005, Drama) Neil Patrick Harris. A man meets a young woman and little boy who are in need of miracles for the holidays. 3:30 p.m. (CMT) Roseanne Christmastime brings Darlene a surprise visit from Bev and DJ; Becky gets a demeaning job. 4 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994, Comedy) Tim Allen. When a father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited to take his place. 4:30 p.m. (CMT) Roseanne Roseanne gets a job playing Santa Claus at the local department store. 5 p.m. (HALL) Movie “The Wishing Tree” (2012, Family) Jason Gedrick. A professor brings students together through a Christmas tree decorated with wishes. (LIFE) Movie “Christmas on Chestnut Street” (2006, Comedy/ Drama) Kristen Dalton. When a store mistakenly orders 60,000 Christmas lights, they promote a decorating contest. 6 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” (2007, Family) Tim Allen. Santa Claus prepares for a busy Christmas with his in-laws and the mischievous Jack Frost. 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947, Family) Maureen O’Hara. A Macy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to be the real Kris Kringle.
(CW) Arrow Determined to make up for lost time, Oliver decides to throw the family a Christmas party. (HALL) Movie “The Christmas Heart” (2012, Drama) Teri Polo. A boy’s neighborhood bands together when he is hospitalized and in need of a transplant. (LIFE) Movie “The Perfect Holiday” (2007, Comedy) Morris Chestnut. A department store Santa helps a young girl find her mother a new husband. 8 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. 8:45 p.m. (TCM) Movie “Remember the Night” (1940, Romance) Barbara Stanwyck. A shoplifter’s life is changed when she is placed in a compassionate lawyer’s care. 9 p.m. (HALL) Movie “The Christmas Card” (2006, Drama) Edward Asner. Moved by an anonymous Christmas card, Captain Cody Cullen searches for the card’s sender. (LIFE) 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. 9:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947, Family) Maureen O’Hara. A Macy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to be the real Kris Kringle. 11 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Christmas Do-Over” (2006, Family) Jay Mohr. A man is forced to relive one terrible Christmas with his ex-wife over and over again. Midnight (TBN) The Christmas Experience
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DECEMBER 13 10:30 a.m. (AMC) Movie “All I Want for Christmas” (1991, Comedy/Drama) Jamey Sheridan. A divorced couple’s two children scheme to get them back together for Christmas. 11 a.m. (HALL) Movie “The Wishing Tree” (2012, Family) Jason Gedrick. A professor brings students together through a Christmas tree decorated with wishes. Noon (FOOD) Semi-Homemade With Sandra Lee Sandra and her sister make a holiday meal starting with macadamia nut-crusted goat cheese.
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from the food network indulge in their favorite holiday desserts. 12:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Christmas in Connecticut” (1945, Comedy/Drama) Barbara Stanwyck. A promotional stunt threatens to expose a columnist’s fictitious housekeeping skills. 1 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Cancel Christmas” (2010, Family) Judd Nelson. Santa must teach two incorrigible children the importance of charity. 3 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Carol Christmas” (2003, Drama) Tori Spelling. An egomaniacal TV talk show host is given a chance at redemption on Christmas Eve. 4 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The MistleTones” (2012, Musical) Tia MowryHardict. A young singer creates her own musical Christmas group after losing a spot in another. 6 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. 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947, Family) Maureen O’Hara. A Macy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to be the real Kris Kringle. (FX) Movie “Deck the Halls” (2011, Mystery) Scottie Thompson. A detective and a private eye race to solve a kidnapping before Christmas. (HALL) Movie “Help for the Holidays” (2012, Family) Summer Glau. A woman sets out to teach her employers what it means to be a family at Christmas time. (NBC) Christmas at the White House 8 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004, Animated) Voices of Tom Hanks. A doubting, little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve. (FOX) Glee Sam and Brittany live their lives to the fullest before the Mayan Apocalypse occurs. (LIFE) Project Runway: All Stars The remaining designers head to the Christmas decor emporium. 9 p.m. (HALL) Movie “The Town Christmas Forgot” (2010, Family) Lauren Holly. An upscale, urban family gets stranded in a remote lumber town two days before Christmas. 9:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947, Family) Maureen O’Hara. A Macy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to be the real Kris Kringle.
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hen Santa decides to take a holiday, elves Jingle and Jangle head south to find people who still believe in him in “The Year Without a Santa Claus,” which is followed by another Rankin/Bass classic, “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town.” Viewers might recognize Mickey Rooney as the voice of Santa in both of these animated specials. “The Year Without a Santa Claus” is also notable for introducing viewers to the Miser Brothers -Heat and Snow -- who are also featured in the 2008 stopmotion animated special “A Miser Brothers’ Christmas,” airing the following day.
11 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Christmas Every Day” (1996, Drama) Robert Hays. A 13-year-old must relive Christmas Day until he learns the true meaning of Christmas.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 14 Noon (GAC) Paula’s Holiday Party Robert Irvine joins Paula for a special “Christmas Impossible” brunch challenge. 1 p.m. (FX) Movie “Deck the Halls” (2011, Mystery) Scottie Thompson. A detective and a private eye race to solve a kidnapping before Christmas. (HALL) Movie “When Angels Come to Town” (2004, Family) Peter Falk. An angel comes to Earth at Christmas to help two very different families in need. 3 p.m. (CMT) Roseanne Roseanne gets a job playing Santa Claus at the local department store. 4 p.m. (CMT) Roseanne Christmastime brings Darlene a surprise visit
from Bev and DJ; Becky gets a demeaning job. (FAM) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004, Animated) Voices of Tom Hanks. A doubting, little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve. 5 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Matchmaker Santa” (2012, Romance) Lacey Chabert. A mysterious Santa strands a baker and her boyfriend’s best friend in a small town. (LIFE) Movie “Under the Mistletoe” (2006, Family) Michael Shanks. A local radio station takes over Susan’s love life after an innocent call from her son. 6 p.m. (AMC) Movie “White Christmas” (1954, Musical) Bing Crosby. Entertainers stage a musical show to save their commanding officer’s inn and find romance. (FAM) The Year Without a Santa Claus Santa decides to take time off because he feels people have lost the spirit of Christmas. 7 p.m. (CBS) Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer A young reindeer and an elf search for a home where they will be accepted as they are.
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