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Celebrate the holidays with beloved characters from British television as a variety of lavish Christmas specials make their way across the pond this season. Fan favorites such as “Call the Midwife,” “Doctor Who,” “Victoria,” “The Office” and “Downton Abbey” offer viewers stand-alone Christmas stories. 2 November 25, 2018 HolidayTV | British Holiday Specials The Lima News Happy Christmas from across the pond British holiday specials are gifts for all

By Kyla Brewer the very beginning. TV Media PBS executive Beth Hoppe expressed appreciation for the popular series in an official TV fans are a lucky lot during release about the 2016 holiday the holidays. Watching festive special when it was scheduled to television specials and holiday- air on the network. themed episodes of beloved shows “The series has been praised is a time-honored tradition in for its compassionate and bold many households, and fans of approach to issues, including British TV are particularly fortu- stillbirth, mental health, abor- nate. tion, homosexuality, race and Across the pond, broadcasters disability,” Hoppe said of “Call the often gift viewers with lavish Midwife.” extended editions of their favor- When the show began, Vanessa

ite programs, and many of them Redgrave (“Julia,” 1977) narrated Courtesy of BBC will make their way into North the story as nurse Jenny Lee American homes this season. On (Jessica Raine, “Line of Duty”) as Kylie Minogue and David Tennant as seen in “Doctor Who” this side of the Atlantic, broad- she worked alongside her fellow casters sometimes feature holiday midwives and the nuns of Non- audiences with the saga of the special on Christmas Day in 2015, themes in regular TV episodes, natus House, a nursing convent. aristocratic Crawley family and a bittersweet holiday treat for but British broadcasters have a Raine left the show after season their domestic servants at their viewers. Like so may other British propensity for producing longer, 3, but many of the core cast have Yorkshire country estate known specials, the Yuletide editions of stand-alone Christmas specials, remained. Jenny Agutter (“The as Downton Abbey. “Downton Abbey” feature stories which often air outside a series’ Avengers,” 2012), Judy Parfitt Oscar winner Julian Fellowes of romance, tragedy and scandal. regular run. Shows such as “Call (“Dolores Claiborne,” 1995), Helen (“Gosford Park,” 2001) created the Each one wraps up significant mo- the Midwife,” “Doctor Who,” “Vic- George (“Strictly Come Dancing”) program, which features a very ments in the Crawleys’ lives, from toria,” “Downton Abbey” and “The and Miranda Hart (“Miranda”) large cast of talented performers, the births of children to the deaths Office” have been highly praised also appear in the series. including Hugh Bonneville (“Pad- of loved ones. for their special holiday editions. Over the years, “Call the Mid- dington,” 2014) as Robert Crawley, Those hoping for a glimpse in- The U.K. film and television wife” Christmas specials have Earl of Grantham, and Elizabeth side a Royal Christmas may want industry has earned a reputation dealt with such topics as mental McGovern (“The Handmaid’s to look out for the holiday edition for superior period dramas, and illness, teenage pregnancy and Tale,” 1990) as his wife, Cora, the of “Victoria.” Created by Daisy “Call the Midwife” has a long- adoption. Fans will be happy to Countess of Grantham. Michelle Goodwin (“Jamie’s Kitchen”), the standing track record for top- know that another Christmas spe- Dockery (“Good Behavior”), Laura show is a fictional retelling of the notch Christmas specials. Inspired cial is in the works to premiere Carmichael (“Marcella”) and Jes- days of Queen Victoria, played by by the memoirs of British nurse before the new season begins in sica Brown Findlay (“Albatross,” Jenna Coleman (“Doctor Who”). Jennifer Worth, the show follows 2019. 2011) portray their daughters, On this side of the pond, the the lives of nurse midwives work- Perhaps the most popular pe- Mary, Edith and Sybil. program airs under PBS’s “Mas- ing in London’s poverty-stricken riod drama to emerge from Brit- The show chronicled their terpiece Theatre” banner, and it’s East End in the late 1950s and ish television lately is “Downton tumultuous lives from 1912 to 1925 earned considerable acclaim from early 1960s. The show premiered Abbey,” and it, too, has gifted fans over the course of its six-season North American audiences. in 2012 to widespread acclaim and with several Christmas-themed run, which included five Christmas has aired a stand-alone holiday specials. Since its premiere in specials. In fact, the final episode special between each season since 2010, the show has captivated of the series aired as a Christmas The Lima News HolidayTV | British Holiday Specials November 25, 2018 3

In the show’s two-hour Christmas special set in 1846, Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert (Tom Hughes, “The Game”), hopes to recreate the Christmastime joy of his youth. For her part, Victoria tries to make an African girl named Sarah (Zaris-Angel Hator, “Black Earth Rising”) feel welcome within the palace. Tensions are high between the Royal couple, but the holiday spirit has a habit of bringing people together. “Victoria” is expected to return to ITV in early 2019 with eight episodes set in 1848, a turbulent time for the monarch. Those hop- ing for another Christmas special may be out of luck, however. No plans for another holi- day edition have been announced, but at least fans can revel watching Coleman and Hughes in the 2017 special. Of course, the U.K. is known for much more than just period dramas, and so is Coleman. Fans of the iconic television series “Doctor Who” may remember the actress as Clara Oswald, who served as the companion of both the 11th and 12th incarnations of the alien time-traveler known as The Doctor. A Time Lord, The Doctor traverses the universe in the TARDIS, a time-traveling space ship that looks like a blue British police box. The quirky science fiction show first aired on the BBC from 1963 to 1989, and was revived in 2005. Over the years, 13 actors have taken on the coveted role of The Doctor, who regenerates when it’s time. Past Doctors include William Hartnell (“The Army Game”), Peter Davison (“Campion”), David Tennant (“Broadchurch”) and Peter Capaldi (“The Thick of It”). This year marked a big change for the series with its first female Doctor as Jodie Whittaker Hallie Woodhall, Tom Hughes and Jenna Coleman star in “Victoria” (“Black Mirror”) took the reigns from Capaldi in the 2017 Christmas special in front of nearly eight million viewers. Believe it or not, feature proper Christmas specials, the new pointed fans with a two-part Christmas special. “Doctor Who” Christmas specials have peaked “Doctor Who” has included a holiday treat The holiday program revisited the char- even higher in the ratings over the years. The every year since it was revived in 2005, and acters from the comedy, including Gervais top-rated Yule-themed “Doctor Who” special this year will be no different. At this year’s San as David Brent, who was once the general featured Tennant’s Doctor alongside Kylie Diego Comic-Con, showrunner Chris Chibnall manager of the branch of a paper company Minogue (“Neighbours”) as Astrid, a waitress confirmed that the new season would feature where the other characters worked. Martin on an intersteller replica of the Titanic who Whittaker’s Doctor in a Christmas special in Freeman (“Fargo”) appeared as witty Tim helps the hero prevent the space liner from addition to the 10 regular episodes. It remains Canterbury, the antithesis to kiss-up Gareth crashing into Earth. The program drew more to be seen whether Whittaker’s holiday offer- Keenan (Mackenzie Cook, “Game of Thrones”), than 13 million viewers when it aired on ing will entice as many diehard fans as past and Lucy Davis (“Wonder Woman,” 2017) por- Christmas Day in 2007. Christmas specials trayed office receptionist Dawn Tinsley. The Coleman’s first appearance as Clara is actu- In addition to sweeping dramas and legend- special wrapped up the agonizing will-they- ally in the Christmas special “The Snowmen,” ary science fiction, British television is known won’t-they storyline between Dawn and Tim which premiered on Christmas Day in 2012. for comedy, and one of the most memorable in a bow for fans of the series. In it, she enlists The Doctor’s help to stop an holiday specials of the modern television era Christmas specials run the gamut from entity known as the Great Intelligence from was the official finale of the BBC Two mocku- drama to science fiction, and even comedy, creating an army of ice people. Other holiday mentary “The Office.” After creators Ricky Ger- so there is truly something for everyone this editions have featured everything from robot vais (“Extras”) and Stephen Merchant (“Extras”) holiday season. Check local listings for a full Santas, alien spiders and wooden humanoids. announced they wouldn’t be writing another list of British Christmas programs to celebrate While the original run of the series didn’t season of the hit series, they appeased disap- the season. 4 November 25, 2018 HolidayTV | What’s on TV The Lima News

Thursday, November 29 (USA) Movie “A Madea Christmas” (2013) Madea gets roped 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Holly Lodge” (2017) So- into helping a friend surprise her daughter with a visit to phie inherits the Evergreen Inn and Ski Lodge and spends the country. every holiday there. Saturday, Dec. 1, on TBS 9:15 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole 6 p.m. (FX) Movie “The Night Before” (2015) Three friends Christmas” (2000) The Grinch disguises himself as Santa to hit the town on Christmas Eve as they bring an annual tradi- steal Christmas from the people of Whoville. tion to an end. 9:45 p.m. (TCM) Movie “The Bishop’s Wife” (1947) An an- (HALL) Movie “Christmas Getaway” (2017) A recently single gel comes to Earth to help a bishop and his wife raise funds writer is forced to share a cabin due to a vacation mix up. to build a new church. (LIFE) Movie “Snowed-Inn Christmas” (2017) Polar-opposite 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe” (2018) publicists are forced to spend Christmas together in Santa A career-driven woman’s life is turned upside down when Claus, Indiana. her mother gets sick. 6:30 p.m. (TBN) The Christmas Experience The true mean- (LIFE) Movie “Love for Christmas” (2018) Two former class- ing of Christmas is explored in this special. mates reunite for a Christmas romance. 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubting everal tales of romance unfold 11 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Year Without a Santa Claus” little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on (1974) Mrs. Claus tells the story of the year that Santa over the holidays in the critically Claus decided to take a holiday.

Christmas Eve. Universal Pictures 8 p.m. (ABC) The Wonderful World of Disney: Olaf’s Frozen acclaimed British Christmas movie Adventure Olaf and Sven search for the best traditions to S “Love Actually,” airing Christmas Day. Juliet (Keira bring home for Anna and Elsa’s Christmas. Sunday, December 2 (HALL) Movie “Christmas Everlasting” (2018) A woman Knightly) and Peter (Chiwetel Ejiofor) celebrate 1 p.m. (ION) Movie “Runaway Christmas Bride” (2017) A learns her sister has passed away and she must return home their love by tying the knot, but best man Mark bride is ready to marry the man of her dreams until he re- immediately. veals a family secret. (Andrew Lincoln) harbours a secret crush on the (LIFE) Movie “Dear Santa” (2011) A young woman finds a 1:05 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas” letter from a girl asking for a new wife for her dad. bride. Meanwhile, Karen (Emma Thompson) hopes (1999) Donald Duck and his nephews wish for Christmas 8:30 p.m. (ABC) Toy Story That Time Forgot Trixie the tricer- to rekindle the passion in her marriage, but her every day. Goofy shows Christmas spirit. atops helps the gang to return to Bonnie’s room. 1:15 p.m. (AMC) Jack Frost Jack Frost wants to leave his 8:50 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a husband Harry (Alan Rickman) is attracted to North Pole existence and become human. father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited his new secretary, Mia (Heike Makatsch). Newly 2:30 p.m. (AMC) Frosty’s Winter Wonderland The children to take his place. elected Prime Minister David (Hugh Grant) build Frosty a companion out of snow after noticing how 9 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubting sad he has become. little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on has fallen for staff member Natalie (Martine 3 p.m. (AMC) ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas The citizens Christmas Eve. McCutcheon). of a small town learn that Santa has struck their town off his 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Reunited at Christmas” (2018) A nov- delivery list. elist and her boyfriend head to her late grandmother’s (ION) Movie “A Christmas Kiss” (2011) A designer and her house for Christmas. assistant vie for a man while decorating his home for the 10:05 p.m. (LIFE) Movie “Dear Secret Santa” (2013) A woman 1 p.m. (FOOD) Holiday Baking Championship Inflatable holi- holidays. receives Christmas cards from an admirer who she believes day decorations inspire the six bakers’ cute cream puff dis- plays. 3:30 p.m. (AMC) Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph must is dead. find Happy, the missing baby New Year, before midnight on 2 p.m. (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge For the decorat- New Year’s Eve. Friday, November 30 ing challenge, bakers design two different cookies. 4 p.m. (FOOD) Holiday Wars The artists create a display that 2 p.m. (LIFE) Movie “Kristin’s Christmas Past” (2013) A (HALL) Movie “It’s Christmas, Eve” (2018) An interim super- shows who saves the day when Santa’s elves call in sick. intendent returns home for a job at her former school. woman wakes up Christmas morning, seventeen years into (HALL) Movie “A Gift to Remember” (2017) An accident be- her past. 2:15 p.m. (AMC) Jack Frost Jack Frost wants to leave his tween a bookshop worker and a stranger leaves him without 4 p.m. (LIFE) Movie “A Very Merry Toy Store” (2017) Two North Pole existence and become human. his memory. competing toy store owners face adversity when a big-box (FOOD) 3 p.m. Crazy Christmas Cakes It’s time to deck the 4:30 p.m. (TBS) Movie “Love Actually” (2003) Several dif- toy store opens in town. halls with outrageous cakes that celebrate the holiday sea- ferent British couples sort out their love lives during the 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Under Wraps” (2014) A son! Christmas holidays. woman loses her job and beau on the same day, and reluc- 3:30 p.m. (AMC) Frosty’s Winter Wonderland The children tantly accepts a job in Alaska. build Frosty a companion out of snow after noticing how 4:40 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” sad he has become. (1993) The scariest man in Halloween Town kidnaps Santa 6:30 p.m. (TBN) God Came Near The most important event Claus and tries to take over Christmas. in history is brought to life in this retelling of the Nativity. 4 p.m. (AMC) ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas The citizens 4:45 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Year Without a Santa Claus” 6:40 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a of a small town learn that Santa has struck their town off his delivery list. (1974) Mrs. Claus tells the story of the year that Santa father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited Claus decided to take a holiday. to take his place. 4:30 p.m. (AMC) Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph must 5 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Christmas Kiss II” (2014) A woman 8 p.m. (LIFE) Movie “A Very Nutty Christmas” (2018) A wom- find Happy, the missing baby New Year, before midnight on New Year’s Eve. feigns a romance in order to fend off the advances of a bil- an finds her Christmas spirit when a handsome solider ap- lionaire playboy. pears. 5 p.m. (TBS) Movie “Love Actually” (2003) Several different 6 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vaca- 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Graceland” (2018) A British couples sort out their love lives during the Christmas holidays. tion” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional woman and her kids head to Graceland, where she bumps relatives during the Christmas holidays. into an old flame. 5:45 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Year Without a Santa Claus” (HALL) Movie “Mingle All the Way” (2018) A young entre- 10:05 p.m. (LIFE) Movie “Christmas Harmony” (2018) A (1974) Mrs. Claus tells the story of the year that Santa woman finds the spirit of Christmas after returning to her Claus decided to take a holiday. preneur invents a new dating app designed to help singles find dates. small town. 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” (2018) A self-professed Christmas hater is locked in a department 6:20 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Saturday, December 1 store on Christmas Eve. Christmas” (2000) The Grinch disguises himself as Santa to steal Christmas from the people of Whoville. 9 a.m. (DISN) Movie “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas” 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Elf” (2003) A man raised as an elf at (1999) Donald Duck and his nephews wish for Christmas the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father. 7 p.m. (ION) Movie “Christmas Belle” (2013) A man and every day. Goofy shows Christmas spirit. (FOOD) Holiday Baking Championship The seven remaining woman fall for each other when he hires her to help him sell his home. 10 a.m. (HALL) Movie “The Sweetest Christmas” (2017) A bakers get creative with Thanksgiving-inspired desserts. pastry chef must embrace the Christmas spirit or risk losing 7:35 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Majestic Christmas” (2018) A wom- a chance at love. (1993) The scariest man in Halloween Town kidnaps Santa an is given the unpopular job of turning her town’s play- house into a multiplex. 11 a.m. (AMC) The Little Drummer Boy: Book II The drummer Claus and tries to take over Christmas. boy struggles to protect great silver bells from seizure by 8 p.m. (DISN) Disney Parks Presents a 25 Days of Christmas (LIFE) Movie “The Christmas Pact” (2018) Childhood friends Roman soldiers. Holiday Party reunite for Christmas to keep the Christmas magic alive. 11:30 a.m. (AMC) The First Christmas: The Story of the First (HALL) Movie “Mingle All the Way” (2018) A young entre- 8:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Va- Christmas Snow A blind shepherd boy is taken in by nuns preneur invents a new dating app designed to help singles cation” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional and participates in a Christmas pageant. find dates. relatives during the Christmas holidays. Noon (HALL) Movie “Christmas Everlasting” (2018) A wom- (LIFE) Movie “A Twist of Christmas” (2018) Two single par- 9 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Life-Size 2” (2018) A young woman’s an learns her sister has passed away and she must return ents have to work together to save Christmas for their chil- childhood doll comes to life to help her get back on track. home immediately. dren. 10 p.m. (FOOD) Holiday Baking Championship Inflatable holi- (TCM) Movie “Meet Me in St. Louis” (1944) A man’s family 9 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Elf” (2003) A man raised as an elf at day decorations inspire the six bakers’ cute cream puff dis- members oppose moving from turn-of-the-century St. Louis the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father. plays. to New York. (FOOD) Holiday Baking Championship The bakers celebrate (HALL) Movie “Finding Santa” (2017) When a parade Santa a couple of favorites by reinventing two Hanukkah classics. falls off his sleigh, a woman goes on a quest to find his re- placement. 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(LIFE) Movie “A Star for Christmas” (2018) A cupcakery owner falls for her hunky new customer just in time for the 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Joy” (2018) A woman must 5:45 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Year Without a Santa Claus” holidays. return to her hometown to care for her aunt at Christmas. (1974) Mrs. Claus tells the story of the year that Santa Claus decided to take a holiday. (TCM) Movie “Holiday Affair” (1949) A man offers to buy a (LMN) Movie “A Snow Globe Christmas” (2013) When a model train set for a boy whose mother cannot afford it. woman wakes up in a snow globe, she tries to escape, but 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Finding Santa” (2017) When a parade begins to find happiness. Santa falls off his sleigh, a woman goes on a quest to find 11 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Prince for Christmas” (2015) A his replacement. charming European prince steals away incognito to the U.S. Wednesday, December 5 in search of true love. 6:30 p.m. (TBN) God Came Near The most important event 1:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “All I Want for Christmas” (1991) A in history is brought to life in this retelling of the Nativity. Monday, December 3 divorced couple’s two children scheme to get them back to- 7 p.m. (AMC) Donkey’s Caroling Christmas-tacular Donkey, gether for Christmas. Shrek and their pals sing Christmas carols. Noon (FREE) Movie “The Truth About Christmas” (2018) Af- ter meeting Santa, a political consultant cannot stop herself 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Boyfriend for Christmas” (2004) A (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a young from telling the truth. girl asks Santa for a boyfriend for Christmas, and her wish boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red Ryder comes true years later. BB gun. 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Ice Sculpture Christmas” (2015) A young woman is roped into an ice sculpture contest with 4:05 p.m. (FREE) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Kris Kringle 7:15 p.m. (AMC) Madagascar Penguins Christmas Caper Pri- wealthy partner. overcomes an evil ruler and delivers toys to children all vate sneaks out of the zoo to find a present for a lonely po- lar bear. 3 p.m. (FOOD) Holiday Baking Championship The seven re- over the world. maining bakers get creative with Thanksgiving-inspired des- 5:10 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” 7:30 p.m. (AMC) Merry Madagascar Santa and his reindeer serts. (1993) The scariest man in Halloween Town kidnaps Santa crash into Madagascar and the animals need to save Christ- mas. 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to San- Claus and tries to take over Christmas. ta” (2018) A woman returns home for Christmas to discover 6 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubting 8 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas a historic store has closed. little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on Is You” (2017) A little girl who dreams of getting a dog for Christmas is tasked with dog-sitting. 5 p.m. (FOOD) Holiday Baking Championship The bakers cel- Christmas Eve. ebrate a couple of favorites by reinventing two Hanukkah 8 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Elf” (2003) A man raised as an elf at (HALL) Movie “Mingle All the Way” (2018) A young entre- classics. the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father. preneur invents a new dating app designed to help singles find dates. 5:25 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Life-Size 2” (2018) A young wom- (HALL) Movie “Road to Christmas” (2018) A woman finds an’s childhood doll comes to life to help her get back on herself producing a Christmas special for her network. (LIFE) Movie “Christmas Lost and Found” (2018) A grand- track. mother imparts wisdom and special holiday ornaments on 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Gift to Remember” (2017) An acci- her visiting granddaughter. 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Graceland” (2018) A dent between a bookshop worker and a stranger leaves him woman and her kids head to Graceland, where she bumps without his memory. 8:05 p.m. (FXMovie) Movie “The Best Man Holiday” (2013) into an old flame. Old rivalries and old flames are rekindled when a group of Thursday, December 6 friends reunite. 7:25 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a 9 p.m. (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Once Upon a Holiday” (2015) A royal to take his place. young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red princess runs from her obligations to experience life as a Ryder BB gun. 7:45 p.m. (FXMovie) Movie “Krampus” (2015) A boy who commoner. 10 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Year Without a Santa Claus” had an unhappy Christmas summons a demon to his fami- 2:05 p.m. (FREE) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Kris Kringle ly’s home. (1974) Mrs. Claus tells the story of the year that Santa overcomes an evil ruler and delivers toys to children all Claus decided to take a holiday. 8 p.m. (ABC) The Great Christmas Light Fight over the world. (HALL) Movie “The Sweetest Christmas” (2017) A pastry (CMT) Movie “A Country Christmas” (2013) After losing his 3:10 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” chef must embrace the Christmas spirit or risk losing a magic and getting stranded, two children help Santa save (1993) The scariest man in Halloween Town kidnaps Santa chance at love. Christmas. Claus and tries to take over Christmas. 10:25 p.m. (FXMovie) Movie “The Best Man Holiday” (2013) (FOOD) Holiday Baking Championship Inflatable holiday 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas List” (2016) Planning a sto- Old rivalries and old flames are rekindled when a group of decorations inspire the six bakers’ cute cream puff displays. rybook Christmas with her boyfriend proves challenging for friends reunite. (HALL) Amy Grant’s Tennessee Christmas Amy Grant and a woman. husband Vince Gill share their favorite family holiday mem- 6 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Elf” (2003) A man raised as an elf at Saturday, December 8 ories. the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father. 1 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Golden Christmas” (2009) A young 9 p.m. (ABC) The Great Christmas Light Fight 6:30 p.m. (TBN) The Christmas Experience The true mean- boy and girl become friends over a summer because of a 9:30 p.m. (FREE) Pop Up Santa Holiday Special Celebrate the ing of Christmas is explored in this special. special dog. (ABC) spirit of the season through heartwarming moments with 8 p.m. A Charlie Brown Christmas The Peanuts search 2 p.m. (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge Host Eddie Jack- Santa. for the meaning of Christmas amongst all the commercial- son challenges bakers to make nesting doll-inspired cook- 9:40 p.m. (FXMovie) Movie “Krampus” (2015) A boy who ism. ies. (AMC) had an unhappy Christmas summons a demon to his fami- Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (HALL) Movie “A Majestic Christmas” (2018) A woman is ly’s home. (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional rela- given the unpopular job of turning her town’s playhouse 10 p.m. (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge Host Eddie Jack- tives during the Christmas holidays. into a multiplex. (HALL) son challenges bakers to make nesting doll-inspired cook- Movie “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” (2018) A self- 2:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) A ies. professed Christmas hater is locked in a department store Macy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to be (HALL) Movie “It’s Christmas Eve” (2018) A school superin- on Christmas Eve. the real Kris Kringle. (USA) tendent is forced to make cutbacks during the holiday sea- Movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) An angel shows 3 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Golden Christmas 2” (2011) A woman son. a suicidal banker how important he has been to the lives of must decide if she wants to rekindle the love she once had 10:30 p.m. (CMT) Movie “A Country Christmas” (2013) After others. for her ex. (CMT) losing his magic and getting stranded, two children help 9 p.m. AmericanaFest 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Getaway” (2017) A recently Santa save Christmas. 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas in Evergreen” (2017) A wish single writer is forced to share a cabin due to a vacation mix Tuesday, December 4 upon a snow globe for a romantic Christmas comes true. up. 10:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Va- 4:25 p.m. (FREE) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Kris Kringle 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Best Christmas Party Ever” (2014) An cation” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunction- overcomes an evil ruler and delivers toys to children all up-and-coming event planner finds out her boss intends to al relatives during the Christmas holidays. over the world. hand off her business. Friday, December 7 5 p.m. (ION) Movie “The Spruces and the Pines” (2017) A 4:10 p.m. (FREE) Movie “This Christmas” (2007) Whitfield Romeo and Juliet romance takes place among two feuding family comes together for their first holiday together in four 2 p.m. (DISN) Disney Parks Presents a 25 Days of Christmas Christmas tree lot families. years. Holiday Party 6 p.m. (FX) Movie “The Night Before” (2015) Three friends 4:30 p.m. (TBN) God Came Near The most important event (HALL) Movie “Christmas in Homestead” (2016) An actress hit the town on Christmas Eve as they bring an annual tradi- in history is brought to life in this retelling of the Nativity. heads to a Christmas-obsessed town to film a movie, and is tion to an end. 6 p.m. (LMN) Movie “Crazy for Christmas” (2005) On Christ- thrown for a loop. (HALL) Movie “Reunited at Christmas” (2018) A novelist mas Eve, a single mother finds herself having to chauffeur 2:15 p.m. (AMC) Jack Frost Jack Frost wants to leave his and her boyfriend head to her late grandmother’s house for an eccentric client. North Pole existence and become human. Christmas. 6:50 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a 3:30 p.m. (AMC) Frosty’s Winter Wonderland The children 7 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Firehouse Christmas” (2016) With father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited build Frosty a companion out of snow after noticing how Christmas approaching, life appears to be good for Tom and to take his place. sad he has become. his girlfriend, Jenny. 8 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubting 4 p.m. (AMC) ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas The citizens 8 p.m. (CBS) Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer A young rein- little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on of a small town learn that Santa has struck their town off his deer and an elf search for a home where they will be ac- Christmas Eve. delivery list. cepted as they are. (HALL) Movie “Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe” (2018) A ca- 4:30 p.m. (AMC) Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph must (HALL) Movie “Homegrown Christmas” (2018) A CEO steps reer-driven woman’s life is turned upside down when her find Happy, the missing baby New Year, before midnight on down from her dream job and heads home for the holidays. mother gets sick. New Year’s Eve. (LIFE) Movie “Santa’s Boots” (2018) A woman’s love interest (LMN) Movie “Dear Secret Santa” (2013) A woman receives goes missing, leaving only a Santa boot behind. Christmas cards from an admirer who she believes is dead. 6 November 25, 2018 HolidayTV | What’s on TV The Lima News

9 p.m. (CBS) Frosty the Snowman Pursued by a greedy magi- 7 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Cinderella Christmas” (2016) A fledg- 5:45 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Year Without a Santa Claus” cian and rising temperatures, Frosty sets off for the North ling event planner falls for a wealthy playboy at a masquer- (1974) Mrs. Claus tells the story of the year that Santa Claus Pole. ade ball. decided to take a holiday. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a father mis- (TBS) Santa’s St. Bernards Save Christmas Santa discovers 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” (2018) A takenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited to take his there is not enough Christmas spirit for him to make Christ- self-professed Christmas hater is locked in a department place. mas magical. store on Christmas Eve. 9:30 p.m. (CBS) Frosty Returns A little girl tries to keep 7:30 p.m. (TBS) How the Grinch Stole Christmas An evil 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Elf” (2003) A man raised as an elf at Frosty from melting when a snow-removing spray is invent- Grinch plots to steal everything Christmas-related from the the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father. ed. Whos. 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Getaway” (2017) A recently 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Pemberley Manor” 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Welcome to Christmas” (2018) A re- single writer is forced to share a cabin due to a vacation mix (2018) The spirit of the holidays may create an opportunity sort developer heads to Christmas, Colorado, to scope out a up. for a Christmas wish of love. new piece of land. 9 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Elf” (2003) A man raised as an elf at 11 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Christmas Mystery” (2014) A woman (LIFE) Movie “A Christmas in Tennessee” (2018) A bakery the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father. hires a detective to help unravel the mystery behind letters owner must thwart a charming real estate agent looking to (NBC) Darci Lynne: Hometown Christmas to her late mother. buy up her small town. 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Mingle All the Way” (2018) A young (TCM) Movie “It Happened on Fifth Avenue” (1947) While a entrepreneur invents a new dating app designed to help family is away for Christmas, a hobo and his friends live in singles find dates. Saturday, Dec. 8, on CBS their mansion. (LMN) Movie “Christmas in Mississippi” (2017) A photogra- 8:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubt- pher returns home for Christmas just as the annual holiday ing little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole light show begins. on Christmas Eve. 9 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christ- Wednesday, December 12 mas” (2000) The Grinch disguises himself as Santa to steal Christmas from the people of Whoville. 1:30 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas” (1999) Donald Duck and his nephews wish for Christmas 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Graceland” (2018) A every day. Goofy shows Christmas spirit. woman and her kids head to Graceland, where she bumps into an old flame. 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Cookies” (2016) When a small-town factory is sold, an executive must seal the deal, 11 p.m. (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge For the decorat- but things get tricky. ing challenge, bakers design two different cookies. 3 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas” (ION) Movie “Christmas Belle” (2013) A man and woman (2004) Mickey, Minnie and Santa Claus attempt to teach

Classic Media fall for each other when he hires her to help him sell his Donald the true meaning of Christmas. home. 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Royal Christmas” (2014) A woman is song about a misfit reindeer with a Monday, December 10 whisked away to Europe when her boyfriend reveals he’s ac- red nose serves as the inspiration for tually a prince. 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Reunited at Christmas” (2018) A nov- the timeless Rankin/Bass stop-motion 4:45 p.m. (EWTN) Feasts With the Friar Father John teaches A elist and her boyfriend head to her late grandmother’s about the Advent wreath. house for Christmas. animated special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Under Wraps” (2014) A Reindeer.” Young Rudolph is embarrassed 4:40 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” woman loses her job and beau on the same day, and reluc- (1993) The scariest man in Halloween Town kidnaps Santa tantly accepts a job in Alaska. when the other reindeers tease him about his Claus and tries to take over Christmas. 6:55 p.m. (FXMovie) Movie “Krampus” (2015) A boy who had glowing nose, so he decides to run away with 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “The Sweetest Christmas” (2017) A an unhappy Christmas summons a demon to his family’s pastry chef must embrace the Christmas spirit or risk losing home. his new friend, Hermey, an elf who would a chance at love. 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Graceland” (2018) A rather be a dentist than a toymaker. When 6:20 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole woman and her kids head to Graceland, where she bumps Christmas” (2000) The Grinch disguises himself as Santa to they later return to the North Pole, a blizzard into an old flame. steal Christmas from the people of Whoville. 8:50 p.m. (FXMovie) Movie “Krampus” (2015) A boy who had threatens Santa’s Christmas Eve trip, until he 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vaca- an unhappy Christmas summons a demon to his family’s realizes Rudolph’s nose could light the way. tion” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional home. relatives during the Christmas holidays. 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Majestic Christmas” (2018) A woman The special features the voice of Burl Ives as 8 p.m. (ABC) CMA Country Christmas Country’s biggest stars is given the unpopular job of turning her town’s playhouse the snowman narrator. celebrate the holidays with songs and stories to warm your into a multiplex. heart. (NBC) A Legendary Christmas With John and Chrissy John (CMT) Movie “Santa Claus: The Movie” (1985) Santa’s head Legend, Chrissy Teigen and their friends and family get into elf falls in with a greedy tycoon who wants to eliminate the the holiday spirit. Sunday, December 9 legendary man. 12:40 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Life-Size 2” (2018) A young wom- (HALL) Movie “Miss Christmas” (2017) A woman in search Thursday, December 13 of the perfect Christmas tree finds something else instead. an’s childhood doll comes to life to help her get back on 1:05 p.m. (FREE) Movie “This Christmas” (2007) Whitfield track. 9:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Va- family comes together for their first holiday together in four 1 p.m. (ION) Movie “Merry Kissmas” (2015) A woman hap- cation” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional years. relatives during the Christmas holidays. pens to fall for a handsome man with whom she shares a 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Looks Like Christmas” (2016) Two magical kiss. 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Coming Home for Christmas” (2017) A Type-A single parents must learn the meaning of Christmas. 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Mingle All the Way” (2018) A young woman falls for a handsome man while planning a Christ- mas gala at his estate. 4 p.m. (TLC) Invasion of the Christmas Lights Visit Christmas entrepreneur invents a new dating app designed to help lighting enthusiasts and see their glorious and elaborate singles find dates. (NBC) Pentatonix: Not So Silent Night displays. 3 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Royal Christmas Ball” (2017) An un- 10:30 p.m. (CMT) Movie “Santa Claus: The Movie” (1985) 5 p.m. (TLC) Extreme Christmas Trees Captures the anticipa- married European king tracks down his American college Santa’s head elf falls in with a greedy tycoon who wants to sweetheart. tion, excitement and joy embodied by the ultimate Christ- eliminate the legendary man. mas icon. 3:30 p.m. (TBS) Movie “Love Actually” (2003) Several differ- ent British couples sort out their love lives during the Christ- Tuesday, December 11 6:30 p.m. (TBN) The Christmas Experience The true meaning mas holidays. of Christmas is explored in this special. 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “I’m Not Ready for Christmas” (2015) A 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) A Ma- 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” (2018) A woman’s world is turned upside down when she suddenly self-professed Christmas hater is locked in a department cy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to be the finds that she can no longer lie. real Kris Kringle. store on Christmas Eve. 2:40 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” 4:50 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a (1993) The scariest man in Halloween Town kidnaps Santa 8 p.m. (ABC) Disney’s Prep and Landing The Prep & Landing father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited Claus and tries to take over Christmas. elves prepare homes around the world for Santa’s arrival. (FOOD) to take his place. 4 p.m. (AMC) Frosty’s Winter Wonderland The children build Holiday Wars The artists create a display that shows 5 p.m. (FOOD) Cake Wars: Christmas The teams must bring Frosty a companion out of snow after noticing how sad he who saves the day when Santa’s elves call in sick. world-famous Christmas songs to life in a huge edible cre- has become. (HALL) Movie “Welcome to Christmas” (2018) A resort de- ation. 4:20 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Jingle All the Way II” (2014) Larry veloper heads to Christmas, Colorado, to scope out a new (ION) Movie “A Prince for Christmas” (2015) A charming Eu- and his daughter’s stepfather compete to get her the Christ- piece of land. ropean prince steals away incognito to the U.S. in search of mas present she wants. 8:30 p.m. (ABC) Prep and Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice Elves true love. 4:30 p.m. (AMC) Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph must Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole 6 p.m. (HGTV) White House Christmas 2018 find Happy, the missing baby New Year, before midnight on technology. 6:30 p.m. (TBS) Santa’s St. Bernards Save Christmas Santa New Year’s Eve. 8:55 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a discovers there is not enough Christmas spirit for him to (TBN) God Came Near The most important event in history is father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited make Christmas magical. brought to life in this retelling of the Nativity. to take his place. 9 p.m. (ABC) The Great American Baking Show The Lima News HolidayTV | What’s on TV November 25, 2018 7

9:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) A 10:45 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) A (TNT) Movie “Love Actually” (2003) Several different British Macy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to Macy’s store Santa Claus causes furor when he claims to be couples sort out their love lives during the Christmas holi- be the real Kris Kringle. the real Kris Kringle. days. 10 p.m. (ABC) The Great American Baking Show 11 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Christmas Reunion” (2015) An execu- 9 p.m. (ABC) The Great Christmas Light Fight (HALL) Movie “Switched for Christmas” (2017) Identical tive discovers an unusual Christmas surprise when she in- 11 p.m. (CMT) Movie “A Country Christmas” (2013) After los- twins decide to swap lives for the holidays, learning les- herits her aunt’s bakery. ing his magic and getting stranded, two children help Santa sons along the way. Sunday, December 16 save Christmas. (TNT) Movie “Love Actually” (2003) Several different British Friday, December 14 1 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Christmas Kiss II” (2014) A woman couples sort out their love lives during the Christmas holi- 1:05 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Mistle-Tones” (2012) A feigns a romance in order to fend off the advances of a bil- days. young singer creates her own musical Christmas group af- lionaire playboy. ter losing a spot in another. 2 p.m. (ABC) Taste Buds: Chefsgiving Highly recognizable Tuesday, December 18 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Cartwright’s” (2014) A chefs prepare an unforgettable holiday meal. Noon (LMN) Movie “On Strike for Christmas” (2010) A single mom is desperate to find a job to make her daugh- 3 p.m. (ION) Movie “Merry Kissmas” (2015) A woman hap- mother goes on strike when her family takes her for granted ter’s holiday a happy one. pens to fall for a handsome man with whom she shares a at Christmas time. 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas in Evergreen” (2017) A magical kiss. 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Gift to Remember” (2017) An acci- wish upon a snow globe for a romantic Christmas comes 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Joy” (2018) A woman must dent between a bookshop worker and a stranger leaves him true. return to her hometown to care for her aunt at Christmas. without his memory. 6:30 p.m. (TBN) God Came Near The most important event 5 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Royal Christmas Ball” (2017) An un- (LMN) Movie “The Christmas Hope” (2009) A social worker, in history is brought to life in this retelling of the Nativity. married European king tracks down his American college whose marriage is shaky, takes in a 5-year-old over the holi- 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubting sweetheart. days. little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on 6 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vaca- 3:40 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Truth About Christmas” (2018) Christmas Eve. tion” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional After meeting Santa, a political consultant cannot stop her- 7:20 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a relatives during the Christmas holidays. self from telling the truth. father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruit- 6:35 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole 4 p.m. (LMN) Movie “Holiday Wishes” (2006) After a visit to ed to take his place. Christmas” (2000) The Grinch disguises himself as Santa the mall with Santa, a rich girl and an orphan switch bodies. 8 p.m. (CW) Hollywood Christmas Parade Nancy O’Dell is to steal Christmas from the people of Whoville. 4:30 p.m. (TBN) God Came Near The most important event in Grand Marshal of the ‘largest Christmas celebration in 7 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Prince for Christmas” (2015) A history is brought to life in this retelling of the Nativity. America.’ charming European prince steals away incognito to the U.S. 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “It’s Christmas, Eve” (2018) An interim (HALL) Movie “Homegrown Christmas” (2018) A CEO in search of true love. superintendent returns home for a job at her former school. steps down from her dream job and heads home for the 8 p.m. (CW) iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Recording artists Shawn (LMN) Movie “Twelve Men of Christmas” (2009) A high- holidays. Mendes, Cardi B, Camila Cabello and more perform. powered New York public relations executive finds love in a (LIFE) Movie “Christmas Around the Corner” (2018) A (HALL) Movie “A Gingerbread Romance” (2018) An archi- small town in Montana. woman wanting to save a bookstore clashes with the own- tect and her team enter a contest to build a life-size ginger- 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubting er. bread house. little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Holly Lodge” (2017) So- (LIFE) Movie “Hometown Christmas” (2018) A woman plans Christmas Eve. phie inherits the Evergreen Inn and Ski Lodge and spends to save her town’s nativity tradition when she returns 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Gingerbread Romance” (2018) An ar- every holiday there. home. chitect and her team enter a contest to build a life-size gin- Saturday, December 15 (TCM) Movie “Meet Me in St. Louis” (1944) A man’s family gerbread house. members oppose moving from turn-of-the-century St. Louis (LMN) Movie “Christmas in the City” (2013) A woman tries Noon (TCM) Movie “Holiday Affair” (1949) A man offers to New York. to bring out the true meaning of Christmas before it’s too to buy a model train set for a boy whose mother cannot af- 8:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Elf” (2003) A man raised as an elf late. ford it. at the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father. 8:55 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a 1 p.m. (ION) Movie “Christmas Belle” (2013) A man and 9 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Christmas in Royal Fashion” (2018) A father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited woman fall for each other when he hires her to help him prince hopes a fashion line will bring business to his finan- to take his place. sell his home. cially strapped kingdom. 9 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubting 3 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Cinderella Christmas” (2016) A 9:25 p.m. (DISN) Disney Parks Presents a 25 Days of Christ- little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on fledgling event planner falls for a wealthy playboy at a mas Holiday Party Christmas Eve. masquerade ball. 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” (2018) A 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Pemberley Manor” 4 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubting self-professed Christmas hater is locked in a department (2018) The spirit of the holidays may create an opportunity little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on store on Christmas Eve. for a Christmas wish of love. Christmas Eve. 10:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Elf” (2003) A man raised as an elf (LMN) Movie “Snowed-Inn Christmas” (2017) Polar-oppo- (HALL) Movie “Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe” (2018) A at the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father. site publicists are forced to spend Christmas together in career-driven woman’s life is turned upside down when 11 p.m. (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge Host Eddie Jack- Santa Claus, Indiana. her mother gets sick. son challenges bakers to make nesting doll-inspired cook- 11 p.m. (EWTN) An EWTN Holy Land Experience Journey to 5 p.m. (FOOD) Holiday Baking Championship Inflatable hol- ies. sites throughout Bethlehem for an unforgettable Christmas experience. iday decorations inspire the six bakers’ cute cream puff Monday, December 17 displays. Wednesday, December 19 (ION) Movie “Snowmance” (2017) No man is perfect 3 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Christmas Detour” (2015) Two NYC- enough for Sarah, except perhaps the snowmen she bound travelers find themselves linked when a storm way- 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Coming Home for Christmas” (2017) A sculpts with her pal. lays their flight. woman falls for a handsome man while planning a Christ- 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Welcome to Christmas” (2018) A re- 3:30 p.m. (AMC) Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph must mas gala at his estate. sort developer heads to Christmas, Colorado, to scope out find Happy, the missing baby New Year, before midnight on 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” (2018) A a new piece of land. New Year’s Eve. self-professed Christmas hater is locked in a department 7 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Christmas Cruise” (2017) 4:45 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Year Without a Santa Claus” store on Christmas Eve. 8 p.m. (ABC) The Great Christmas Light Fight (1974) Mrs. Claus tells the story of the year that Santa 4:30 p.m. (EWTN) The Catholic University of America’s (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge Five bold and creative Claus decided to take a holiday. Christmas Concert An annual Christmas concert presented bakers compete to prove their holiday cookie-making met- 6 p.m. (AMC) Donkey’s Caroling Christmas-tacular Donkey, by the Catholic University of America. tle. Shrek and their pals sing Christmas carols. 5:05 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a (HALL) Movie “Entertaining Christmas” (2018) A cookbook (FOOD) Holiday Baking Championship Inflatable holiday father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited author’s daughter is set to take over the family business. decorations inspire the six bakers’ cute cream puff displays. to take his place. (LIFE) Movie “Christmas Pen Pals” (2018) A woman begins 6:15 p.m. (AMC) Madagascar Penguins Christmas Caper Pri- 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Joy” (2018) A woman must to wonder if her anonymous pen pal might be her soul vate sneaks out of the zoo to find a present for a lonely po- return to her hometown to care for her aunt at Christmas. mate. lar bear. 6:30 p.m. (EWTN) An EWTN Holy Land Experience Journey to 8:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas 6:30 p.m. (AMC) Merry Madagascar Santa and his reindeer sites throughout Bethlehem for an unforgettable Christmas Vacation” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunc- crash into Madagascar and the animals need to save Christ- experience. tional relatives during the Christmas holidays. mas. 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vaca- 9 p.m. (ABC) The Great Christmas Light Fight (EWTN) Keep Christ in Christmas Go behind the scenes of tion” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional relatives during the Christmas holidays. (ION) Movie “Country Christmas Album” (2018) the making of ‘Santa’s Priority,’ a Christmas evangomercial. 8 p.m. (ABC) The Wonderful World of Disney: Olaf’s Frozen 9:15 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole 7:15 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993) The scariest man in Halloween Town kidnaps Santa Adventure Olaf and Sven search for the best traditions to Christmas” (2000) The Grinch disguises himself as Santa bring home for Anna and Elsa’s Christmas. to steal Christmas from the people of Whoville. Claus and tries to take over Christmas. 8 p.m. (ABC) The Great Christmas Light Fight (CW) Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer On Christmas 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Road to Christmas” (2018) A woman Eve, a boy sets out to find his grandmother who mysterious- finds herself producing a Christmas special for her net- (HALL) Movie “Finding Santa” (2017) When a parade Santa ly disappeared. work. falls off his sleigh, a woman goes on a quest to find his re- placement. 8 November 25, 2018 HolidayTV | What’s on TV The Lima News

(HALL) Movie “A Gingerbread Romance” (2018) An archi- 3:25 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” tect and her team enter a contest to build a life-size ginger- (1993) The scariest man in Halloween Town kidnaps Santa Monday, Dec. 17, on ABC bread house. Claus and tries to take over Christmas. 10:30 p.m. (EWTN) Christmas With Collin Raye Featuring An- 4 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubting drea Thomas Country music star Collin Raye and Andre little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on Thomas perform cherished Christmas songs. Christmas Eve. 5 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Christmas in Royal Fashion” (2018) A Friday, December 21 prince hopes a fashion line will bring business to his finan- 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A December Bride” (2016) An aspiring cially strapped kingdom. interior designer dreads the wedding of her cousin, who is 5:05 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole marrying her ex. Christmas” (2000) The Grinch disguises himself as Santa 2:15 p.m. (AMC) Jack Frost Jack Frost wants to leave his to steal Christmas from the people of Whoville. North Pole existence and become human. 6 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Elf” (2003) A man raised as an elf at 3:30 p.m. (AMC) Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph must the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father. find Happy, the missing baby New Year, before midnight on (HALL) Movie “A Gingerbread Romance” (2018) An archi- New Year’s Eve. tect and her team enter a contest to build a life-size ginger- (DISN) Disney Parks Presents a 25 Days of Christmas Holi- bread house. day Party (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1999) A miserly old man 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Reunited at Christmas” (2018) A nov- is visited by three ghosts in order to learn the meaning of elist and her boyfriend head to her late grandmother’s Christmas. Eric Liebowitz/ABC house for Christmas. 7:45 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a 4:30 p.m. (EWTN) The First Christmas Christopher Plummer father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited ettle in for an evening of outstanding narrates this timeless nativity story. to take his place. holiday decorating as Carter 4:45 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Year Without a Santa Claus” 8 p.m. (ABC) CMA Country Christmas Country’s biggest stars celebrate the holidays with songs and stories to warm your Oosterhouse and Taniya Nayak meet (1974) Mrs. Claus tells the story of the year that Santa S Claus decided to take a holiday. heart. families who go all out to deck their halls 5:05 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” in a new episode of the fun-filled reality TV father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional rela- to take his place. tives during the Christmas holidays. series “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” 6 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubting (EWTN) A Time to Remember The Christmas story of a boy Cameras follow the co-hosts as they visit four little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on who develops his singing with a priest. (STARZ) Movie “Home Alone” (1990) A young boy must different families as they showcase dazzling Christmas Eve. 6:30 p.m. (TBN) God Came Near The most important event fend off burglars after his family accidentally leaves him light displays, incredible trees and whimsical in history is brought to life in this retelling of the Nativity. home alone. dioramas, among other decorations. After 8 p.m. (ABC) I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown 9 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Christmas Mystery” (2014) A woman Linus and Lucy’s younger brother, ReRun, asks Snoopy to in- hires a detective to help unravel the mystery behind letters examining the extreme Christmas decor vite his brother Spike to visit. to her late mother. inside and out, Oosterhouse and Nayak (AMC) Movie “Elf” (2003) A man raised as an elf at the 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Graceland” (2018) A North Pole travels to New York to find his true father. woman and her kids head to Graceland, where she bumps decide which family deserves the $50,000 into an old flame. (LIFE) Movie “A Christmas Kiss” (2018) An interior designer prize and the coveted Light Fight trophy. competes for the affections of a socialite home for the holi- (LIFE) Movie “A Golden Christmas” (2018) Two long-lost days. friends reconnect during Christmas. (TBS) Movie “Love Actually” (2003) Several different British 10:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Va- (HALL) Movie “Welcome to Christmas” (2018) A resort de- couples sort out their love lives during the Christmas holi- cation” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunction- veloper heads to Christmas, Colorado, to scope out a new days. al relatives during the Christmas holidays. piece of land. 9:15 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole 11 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Christmas Cruise” (2017) 8:30 p.m. (ABC) Shrek the Halls Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss Christmas” (2000) The Grinch disguises himself as Santa In Boots and all their fairy-tale buddies celebrate Christ- to steal Christmas from the people of Whoville. Sunday, December 23 mas. 10:15 p.m. (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1999) A miser- 12:15 p.m. (FREE) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Kris Kringle 9:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Va- ly old man is visited by three ghosts in order to learn the overcomes an evil ruler and delivers toys to children all cation” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunction- meaning of Christmas. over the world. al relatives during the Christmas holidays. 1 p.m. (ION) Movie “Back to Christmas” (2014) A woman 10 p.m. (NBC) Pentatonix: Not So Silent Night Saturday, December 22 travels back to a previous Christmas in order to undo the 9 a.m. (ION) Movie “Christmas Cupid’s Arrow” (2018) A mistakes of her past. Thursday, December 20 woman decides she’s going to make an effort to find Mr. 1:20 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” 1:30 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Life-Size 2” (2018) A young wom- Right. (1993) The scariest man in Halloween Town kidnaps Santa an’s childhood doll comes to life to help her get back on 9:40 a.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a Claus and tries to take over Christmas. track. father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Royal Christmas” (2014) A woman is 5:35 p.m. (FREE) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town Kris Kringle to take his place. whisked away to Europe when her boyfriend reveals he’s overcomes an evil ruler and delivers toys to children all 10 a.m. (HALL) Movie “Let It Snow” (2013) An executive is actually a prince. over the world. conflicted when she is sent to turn a charming lodge into a 3 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubting 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Road to Christmas” (2018) A woman modern resort. little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on finds herself producing a Christmas special for her network. 11 a.m. (TBS) Movie “Love Actually” (2003) Several different Christmas Eve. 6:30 p.m. (TBN) The Christmas Experience The true mean- British couples sort out their love lives during the Christmas (ION) Movie “A Firehouse Christmas” (2016) With Christ- ing of Christmas is explored in this special. holidays. mas approaching, life appears to be good for Tom and his girlfriend, Jenny. 8 p.m. (ABC) A Charlie Brown Christmas The Peanuts search 11:30 a.m. (FX) Movie “Krampus” (2015) A boy who had an for the meaning of Christmas amongst all the commercial- unhappy Christmas summons a demon to his family’s 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Mingle All the Way” (2018) A young ism. home. entrepreneur invents a new dating app designed to help singles find dates. (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge For the decorating Noon (HALL) Movie “Christmas Next Door” (2017) Eric challenge, bakers design two different cookies. Randall, an author, is left in charge of his young niece and 5 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Christmas Reunion” (2015) An execu- nephew for the holidays. tive discovers an unusual Christmas surprise when she in- (FOX) A Christmas Story Live! Nine-year-old Ralphie Parker herits her aunt’s bakery. wants a very specific gift for Christmas. 1:55 p.m. (FREE) Toy Story That Time Forgot Trixie the tric- eratops helps the gang to return to Bonnie’s room. (TNT) Movie “Love Actually” (2003) Several different Brit- (FX) Movie “The Night Before” (2015) Three friends hit the 2 p.m. (EWTN) Christmas With Collin Raye Featuring Andrea ish couples sort out their love lives during the Christmas town on Christmas Eve as they bring an annual tradition to holidays. an end. Thomas Country music star Collin Raye and Andre Thomas perform cherished Christmas songs. 5:05 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a (HALL) Movie “Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe” (2018) A ca- (HALL) Movie “Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa” father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited reer-driven woman’s life is turned upside down when her to take his place. mother gets sick. (2018) A woman returns home for Christmas to discover a historic store has closed. 7 p.m. (FOX) Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Sid travels to (TCM) Movie “Christmas in July” (1940) An office clerk en- the North Pole after Manny convinces him he is on Santa’s ters contests in the hopes of someday winning a fortune. 2:25 p.m. (FREE) Disney’s Prep and Landing The Prep & Landing elves prepare homes around the world for Santa’s naughty list. 10 p.m. (FX) Movie “The Night Before” (2015) Three friends arrival. (ION) Movie “A Christmas Kiss” (2011) A designer and her hit the town on Christmas Eve as they bring an annual tradi- assistant vie for a man while decorating his home for the tion to an end. 2:55 p.m. (FREE) Prep and Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice Elves Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole holidays. technology. 3 p.m. (ION) Movie “Country Christmas Album” (2018) The Lima News HolidayTV | What’s on TV November 25, 2018 9

7:30 p.m. (CMT) Movie “A Country Christmas” (2013) After 7:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A losing his magic and getting stranded, two children help doubting little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Monday, Dec. 24, on TCM Santa save Christmas. Pole on Christmas Eve. 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” (2018) A (FXMovie) Movie “The Best Man Holiday” (2013) Old rival- self-professed Christmas hater is locked in a department ries and old flames are rekindled when a group of friends store on Christmas Eve. reunite. (NBC) Movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) An angel shows 8 p.m. (ABC) Disney’s Prep and Landing The Prep & Landing a suicidal banker how important he has been to the lives of elves prepare homes around the world for Santa’s arrival. others. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Made to Order” (2018) A Christ- (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a young mas amateur finds himself in charge of his family’s holiday boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red Ryder celebration. BB gun. (LIFE) Movie “3 Holiday Tails” (2018) A couple’s family and (TCM) Movie “The Bishop’s Wife” (1947) An angel comes to friends work together to have a Christmas to remember. Earth to help a bishop and his wife raise funds to build a 8:30 p.m. (ABC) Prep and Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice Elves new church. Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole 8:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Elf” (2003) A man raised as an elf technology. at the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father. (EWTN) Keep Christ in Christmas Go behind the scenes of 8:40 p.m. (FXMovie) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) The the making of ‘Santa’s Priority,’ a Christmas evangomercial. ghosts of Christmas past, present and future show a miser

9 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Christmas Kiss II” (2014) A woman MGM the meaning of Christmas. feigns a romance in order to fend off the advances of a bil- 8:55 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a lionaire playboy. hen a father (Leon Ames) makes father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited to take his place. 9:15 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole plans to move his family from Christmas” (2000) The Grinch disguises himself as Santa to 9 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Cinderella Christmas” (2016) A fledg- steal Christmas from the people of Whoville. turn-of-the-century St. Louis to ling event planner falls for a wealthy playboy at a masquer- 9:50 p.m. (FXMovie) Movie “The Best Man Holiday” (2013) W ade ball. New York City, he encounters unexpected Old rivalries and old flames are rekindled when a group of (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a friends reunite. opposition from his wife and children in young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Welcome to Christmas” (2018) A re- “Meet Me in St. Louis.” This heartwarming Ryder BB gun. sort developer heads to Christmas, Colorado, to scope out a 9:30 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Pemberley Manor” new piece of land. holiday classic stars Judy Garland, Margaret (2018) The spirit of the holidays may create an opportunity (TCM) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) The ghosts of O’Brien, Mary Astor and boasts a stellar for a Christmas wish of love. Christmas past, present and future show a miser the mean- supporting cast. It is also the origin of the 10 p.m. (CMT) Movie “A Country Christmas” (2013) After los- ing of Christmas. ing his magic and getting stranded, two children help Santa 11 p.m. (ION) Movie “Merry Kissmas” (2015) A woman hap- beloved Christmas song “Have Yourself a save Christmas. pens to fall for a handsome man with whom she shares a Merry Little Christmas,” sung by Garland in (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge Confident and daring magical kiss. bakers compete to prove their holiday cookie-making skills. the film. Monday, December 24 (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red Ryder 9 a.m. (BET) Movie “The Perfect Holiday” (2007) A depart- BB gun. ment store Santa helps a young girl find her mother a new 1:30 p.m. (AMC) Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph must husband. find Happy, the missing baby New Year, before midnight on (TCM) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1938) Ebenezer Scrooge New Year’s Eve. learns a lesson in charity after a visit from three spirits. (CMT) Movie “A Country Christmas” (2013) After losing his magic and getting stranded, two children help Santa save (EWTN) An EWTN Holy Land Experience Journey to sites 10:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Va- Christmas. throughout Bethlehem for an unforgettable Christmas expe- cation” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional rience. relatives during the Christmas holidays. (DISN) Movie “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups” (2012) When Mrs. Claus travels to Pineville, the playful Santa Pups stow (TNT) Santa’s St. Bernards Save Christmas Santa discovers (FXMovie) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) The ghosts of away on her sled. there is not enough Christmas spirit for him to make Christ- Christmas past, present and future show a miser the mean- mas magical. ing of Christmas. (FX) Movie “The Best Man Holiday” (2013) Old rivalries and old flames are rekindled when a group of friends reunite. 2 p.m. (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge Host Eddie Jack- 11 p.m. (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a son challenges bakers to make nesting doll-inspired cook- young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red (ION) Movie “A Golden Christmas” (2009) A young boy and ies. Ryder BB gun. girl become friends over a summer because of a special dog. (HALL) Movie “Once Upon a Holiday” (2015) A royal prin- cess runs from her obligations to experience life as a com- Tuesday, December 25 10 a.m. (HALL) Movie “A December Bride” (2016) An aspiring moner. interior designer dreads the wedding of her cousin, who is 8:45 a.m. (AMC) ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas The citi- marrying her ex. 2:05 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Jingle All the Way II” (2014) Larry zens of a small town learn that Santa has struck their town and his daughter’s stepfather compete to get her the Christ- off his delivery list. 11 a.m. (FREE) Movie “Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas” mas present she wants. (2004) Mickey, Minnie and Santa Claus attempt to teach 9 a.m. (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a Donald the true meaning of Christmas. 2:15 p.m. (TCM) Movie “Holiday Affair” (1949) A man of- young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red fers to buy a model train set for a boy whose mother cannot Ryder BB gun. (ION) Movie “A Royal Christmas Ball” (2017) An unmarried afford it. European king tracks down his American college sweet- 9:15 a.m. (AMC) Jack Frost Jack Frost wants to leave his heart. 2:45 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Year Without a Santa Claus” North Pole existence and become human. (1974) Mrs. Claus tells the story of the year that Santa 9:30 a.m. (EWTN) The Catholic University of America’s 11:15 a.m. (AMC) Jack Frost Jack Frost wants to leave his Claus decided to take a holiday. North Pole existence and become human. Christmas Concert An annual Christmas concert presented 3 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Prince for Christmas” (2015) A by the Catholic University of America. 11:30 a.m. (CMT) Movie “A Country Christmas” (2013) After charming European prince steals away incognito to the U.S. 10 a.m. (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a losing his magic and getting stranded, two children help in search of true love. Santa save Christmas. young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red 4 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubting Ryder BB gun. Noon (HALL) Movie “A Cookie Cutter Christmas” (2014) little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on 10:30 a.m. (AMC) Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph must Two long-time rival school teachers duke it out during the Christmas Eve. holidays in a bake-off. find Happy, the missing baby New Year, before midnight on 6 p.m. (TCM) Movie “Meet Me in St. Louis” (1944) A man’s New Year’s Eve. 12:30 p.m. (AMC) Frosty’s Winter Wonderland The children family members oppose moving from turn-of-the-century 10:50 a.m. (STARZ) Movie “Home Alone” (1990) A young boy build Frosty a companion out of snow after noticing how St. Louis to New York. sad he has become. must fend off burglars after his family accidentally leaves 6:15 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole him home alone. (FREE) Movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993) The Christmas” (2000) The Grinch disguises himself as Santa to 11 a.m. (FREE) Movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” scariest man in Halloween Town kidnaps Santa Claus and steal Christmas from the people of Whoville. tries to take over Christmas. (1993) The scariest man in Halloween Town kidnaps Santa 6:50 p.m. (FXMovie) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) The Claus and tries to take over Christmas. 1 p.m. (AMC) ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas The citizens ghosts of Christmas past, present and future show a miser (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a of a small town learn that Santa has struck their town off his the meaning of Christmas. delivery list. young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red 7 p.m. (DISN) Disney Parks Presents a 25 Days of Christmas Ryder BB gun. (ION) Movie “A Christmas in Royal Fashion” (2018) A prince Holiday Party hopes a fashion line will bring business to his financially 11:45 a.m. (AMC) Movie “The Year Without a Santa Claus” strapped kingdom. (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge Five bold and creative (1974) Mrs. Claus tells the story of the year that Santa bakers compete to prove their holiday cookie-making met- Claus decided to take a holiday. (TBN) God Came Near The most important event in history is tle. brought to life in this retelling of the Nativity. (ION) Movie “Christmas Belle” (2013) A man and woman (TNT) An Elf’s Story: The Elf on the Shelf An elf tries to help fall for each other when he hires her to help him sell his a little boy believe. home. 10 November 25, 2018 HolidayTV | What’s on TV The Lima News

4 p.m. (COM) Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special Comedian Jeff Dunham performs a holiday-themed stand- Tuesday, Dec. 25, on TBS up special with his friends. Monday, Dec. 31, on ABC (EWTN) The First Christmas Christopher Plummer narrates this timeless nativity story. (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red Ryder BB gun. 4:30 p.m. (TBN) God Came Near The most important event in history is brought to life in this retelling of the Nativity. 4:45 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited to take his place. 4:50 p.m. (FXMovie) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) The ghosts of Christmas past, present and future show a miser the meaning of Christmas. 5 p.m. (COM) Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special Comedian Jeff Dunham performs a holiday-themed stand- up special with his friends.

(EWTN) The Promise The events relating to the Annuncia- Lou Rocco/ABC tion and birth of Christ are illustrated. (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a Warner Bros. Warner young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red Ryder BB gun. n what has become a holiday 5:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Elf” (2003) A man raised as an elf tradition, TBS serves up a marathon at the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father. yan Seacrest continues a 5:45 p.m. (TCM) Movie “It Happened on Fifth Avenue” Iof the Yuletide classic “A Christmas (1947) While a family is away for Christmas, a hobo and his longstanding tradition as he Story” airing all day long on Christmas friends live in their mansion. presents coverage of the New 6 p.m. (COM) Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special R Day. Young Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) Comedian Jeff Dunham performs a holiday-themed stand- Year’s festivities from New York City’s begs his parents, Santa Claus and up special with his friends. iconic Times Square in “Dick Clark’s anyone else who will listen for a Red (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red Ryder Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” Ryder BB Gun for Christmas in this BB gun. Before the famous “ball drop” signaling spirited holiday movie. Unfortunately 6:30 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Graceland” (2018) A the beginning of the New Year, Seacrest woman and her kids head to Graceland, where she bumps for Ralphie, the grownups in his life into an old flame. welcomes celebrity guests and popular think the toy will be a hazard to his 6:40 p.m. (FXMovie) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) The musical acts to entertain revelers in the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future show a miser health — specifically his eyes. the meaning of Christmas. Big Apple and across the globe. Created 7 p.m. (COM) Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special by legendary TV personality Dick Clark, Comedian Jeff Dunham performs a holiday-themed stand- the annual specials have been around Noon (EWTN) Solemn Mass of Christmas Day The Solemn up special with his friends. Mass of Christmas from the Basilica of the National Shrine. (ION) Movie “Country Christmas Album” (2018) since 1973, and consistently ranks as (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a young (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a one of the top New Year’s Eve specials in boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red Ryder young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red America. BB gun. Ryder BB gun. 1 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubting 7:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Va- little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on cation” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunction- Christmas Eve. al relatives during the Christmas holidays. (ION) Movie “A Golden Christmas 2” (2011) A woman must (CMT) Movie “Santa Claus: The Movie” (1985) Santa’s head 11 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Christmas Kiss” (2011) A designer decide if she wants to rekindle the love she once had for elf falls in with a greedy tycoon who wants to eliminate the and her assistant vie for a man while decorating his home her ex. legendary man. for the holidays. (TBN) God Came Near The most important event in history is 8 p.m. (COM) Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special 11:05 p.m. (LIFE) It’s a Wonderful Lifetime Viewers are shown brought to life in this retelling of the Nativity. Comedian Jeff Dunham performs a holiday-themed stand- how terrible life would be if Lifetime never produced (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a up special with his friends. Christmas movies. young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red (CW) iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Recording artists Shawn Midnight (BET) A Very Soul Train Christmas Mendes, Cardi B, Camila Cabello and more perform. Ryder BB gun. (EWTN) Solemn Mass of Christmas Day The Solemn Mass of 2 p.m. (COM) Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special (HALL) When Calls the Heart A group of orphans is stranded Christmas from the Basilica of the National Shrine. Comedian Jeff Dunham performs a holiday-themed stand- in Hope Valley for Christmas. up special with his friends. (TBN) The Christmas Experience The true meaning of Christ- (NBC) How the Grinch Stole Christmas An evil Grinch plots mas is explored in this special. (HALL) Movie “It’s Christmas Eve” (2018) A school superin- to steal everything Christmas-related from the Whos. tendent is forced to make cutbacks during the holiday sea- 8:30 p.m. (FXMovie) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) The Wednesday, December 26 son. ghosts of Christmas past, present and future show a miser (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a young the meaning of Christmas. 1 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vaca- boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red Ryder (NBC) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” tion” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional BB gun. (2000) The Grinch disguises himself as Santa to steal relatives during the Christmas holidays. 2:35 p.m. (STARZ) Movie “Home Alone” (1990) A young boy Christmas from the people of Whoville. (TBN) The Christmas Experience The true meaning of Christ- must fend off burglars after his family accidentally leaves 9 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Royal Christmas Ball” (2017) An un- mas is explored in this special. him home alone. married European king tracks down his American college 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Ice Sculpture Christmas” (2015) A 3 p.m. (COM) Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special sweetheart. young woman is roped into an ice sculpture contest with Comedian Jeff Dunham performs a holiday-themed stand- (TNT) Movie “Love Actually” (2003) Several different Brit- wealthy partner. up special with his friends. ish couples sort out their love lives during the Christmas 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “The Christmas Parade” (2014) A big- (FXMovie) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) The ghosts of holidays. city morning show host finds a renewed Christmas sprit and Christmas past, present and future show a miser the mean- 9:45 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A unexpected love. ing of Christmas. doubting little boy boards a magical train to visit the North 5 p.m. (TNT) Movie “Love Actually” (2003) Several different (ION) Movie “Christmas Cupid’s Arrow” (2018) A woman Pole on Christmas Eve. decides she’s going to make an effort to find Mr. Right. British couples sort out their love lives during the Christmas holidays. (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a 10 p.m. (CMT) Movie “Santa Claus: The Movie” (1985) Santa’s young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red head elf falls in with a greedy tycoon who wants to elimi- 9:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Va- Ryder BB gun. nate the legendary man. cation” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunction- al relatives during the Christmas holidays. 3:30 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Road to Christmas” (2018) A 10:20 p.m. (FXMovie) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) The woman finds herself producing a Christmas special for her 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Getaway” (2017) A recently network. ghosts of Christmas past, present and future show a miser single writer is forced to share a cabin due to a vacation mix the meaning of Christmas. up. The Lima News HolidayTV | What’s on TV November 25, 2018 11

(CNN) New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy 11:30 p.m. (ABC) Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Thursday, December 27 Cohen Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest Celebrating New 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Boyfriend for Christmas” (2004) A (FOOD) Holiday Baking Championship Talented bakers com- Year’s Eve live from Times Square in New York City. girl asks Santa for a boyfriend for Christmas, and her wish pete to create the most irresistibly delicious holiday treats. Midnight (FOOD) Holiday Baking Championship Tal- comes true years later. (FOX) New Year’s Eve With Steve Harvey Steve Harvey will ented bakers compete to create the most irresistibly 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas in Homestead” (2016) An be joined by celebrity guests to help ring in the New Year. delicious holiday treats. actress heads to a Christmas-obsessed town to film a movie, (HALL) Movie “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” (2018) A self- (HALL) Movie “A Christmas Detour” (2015) Two NYC- and is thrown for a loop. professed Christmas hater is locked in a department store bound travelers find themselves linked when a storm waylays their flight. 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Christmas Detour” (2015) Two NYC- on Christmas Eve. bound travelers find themselves linked when a storm way- 9 p.m. (FOOD) Holiday Baking Championship Talented bak- Tuesday, January 1 lays their flight. ers compete to create the most irresistibly delicious holiday 6:30 p.m. (TBN) The Christmas Experience The true mean- treats. 11:30 a.m. (NBC) Tournament of Roses Parade ing of Christmas is explored in this special. 10 p.m. (ABC) Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 1 p.m. (TBN) God Came Near The most important event 8 p.m. (ABC) Happy New Year, Charlie Brown Celebrate with With Ryan Seacrest Celebrating New Year’s Eve live from in history is brought to life in this retelling of the Na- the Peanuts gang in this holiday special, which includes a Times Square in New York City. tivity. bonus cartoon. 10:30 p.m. (EWTN) The Catholic University of America’s 4:30 p.m. (TBN) God Came Near The most important 9 p.m. (ABC) Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph must find Christmas Concert An annual Christmas concert presented event in history is brought to life in this retelling of Happy, the missing baby New Year, before midnight on New by the Catholic University of America. the Nativity. Year’s Eve. 11 p.m. (FOX) New Year’s Eve With Steve Harvey Steve Harvey 11:05 p.m. (LIFE) It’s a Wonderful Lifetime Viewers are 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Let It Snow” (2013) An executive is will be joined by celebrity guests to help ring in the New shown how terrible life would be if Lifetime never pro- conflicted when she is sent to turn a charming lodge into a Year. duced Christmas movies. modern resort. 10:05 p.m. (LIFE) ‘Tis the Season: A One Tree Hill Cast Re- union The Tree Hill Ravens are back together to celebrate the Christmas season. Friday, December 28 1:30 p.m. (EWTN) The Catholic University of America’s Uncle Ron’s Christmas Eve Wassail Christmas Concert An annual Christmas concert presented by the Catholic University of America. 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Every Christmas Has a Story” (2016) A TV personality is invited to the most Christmas-y town to try By Jacqueline Spendlove and repair her image. TV Media 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Switched for Christmas” (2017) Iden- tical twins decide to swap lives for the holidays, learning assail is a hot, mulled punch with strong Yuletide associations. The sweet and lessons along the way. 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “The Sweetest Christmas” (2017) A spicy aroma makes for a warm and welcoming atmosphere for friends and fam- pastry chef must embrace the Christmas spirit or risk losing ily gathered on Christmas Eve. a chance at love. W 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas in Evergreen” (2017) A wish upon a snow globe for a romantic Christmas comes true. Ingredients: Saturday, December 29 4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice 4 cups apple juice 2 p.m. (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge Confident and daring bakers compete to prove their holiday cookie-making 1 cup apricot nectar skills. 1 cup orange juice 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Reunited at Christmas” (2018) A nov- elist and her boyfriend head to her late grandmother’s 6-inch piece cinnamon stick house for Christmas. 1 tbsp whole cloves (or less) 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Midnight Kiss” (2018) A family of party planners are given only one week to come up with a ¼ tsp cardamom New Year’s Eve bash. 1 ½ cup rum, or to taste (optional) 11:30 p.m. (TBS) Movie “Love Actually” (2003) Several dif- ferent British couples sort out their love lives during the Directions: Christmas holidays. Sunday, December 30 1. Combine ingredients, except rum, and bring to a boil. 2. Simmer 20 minutes. 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Gingerbread Romance” (2018) An architect and her team enter a contest to build a life-size 3. 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Monday, December 31 10 a.m. (HALL) Movie “A Christmas Melody” (2015) A single mother moves back to her hometown to start life anew with her young daughter. 11 a.m. (EWTN) Vespers of Thanksgiving Noon (HALL) Movie “A Royal New Year’s Eve” (2017) A fash- ion designer meets a man when she is hired to design a gown for a socialite. 4 p.m. (EWTN) Vespers of Thanksgiving (HALL) Movie “Let It Snow” (2013) An executive is conflict- ed when she is sent to turn a charming lodge into a modern resort. 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Graceland” (2018) A woman and her kids head to Graceland, where she bumps into an old flame. 8 p.m. (ABC) Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve © Cheryl Davis/Dreamstime.com With Ryan Seacrest Celebrating New Year’s Eve live from Times Square in New York City. 12 November 25, 2018 HolidayTV | Pictogram Sudoku The Lima News Holiday Pictogram Sudoku

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