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Lessons learned No one thinks twice about the villain, but that doesn’t mean they don’t play an important part in our favorite holiday stories! From the baddies we love to hate to the jaded grown-ups who find redemption, the villains in our favorite Christmas classics help make TV specials and movies just that — classic. See story page 2

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S2 HolidayTV Feature: Holiday Villains Good to be bad Even villains contribute to the Christmas spirit

By Shona Dustan TV Media

ove, generosity, compassion, kindness — IDAY TV• Tuesday, November 24, 2015 24, November TV• Tuesday, IDAY warm and fuzzy feelings are a fundamental element of the Christmas season, but there

HOL L are a surprising number of baddies associated with this happiest time of year, especially when it comes to Christmas movies and TV specials. In fact, no Christmas special is complete without a mean spirited, life-ruining bad guy. The disparity between these characters and the spirit of the season is actually essential to a good Christmas tale, and the classics we look forward to each year wouldn’t be classics without them. While The Eagle-Tribune • Eagle-Tribune The there are exceptions, the majority of these Christ- mas villains fall into one of two general categories: the irredeemably bad that we can’t help but hate and the jaded grown-up who inds redemption. First up are the baddies we love to hate. These are the characters who never learn, who end up much as they begin: bad eggs. My personal favorite example of this is the devious duo from “Home Alone” (1990), the Wet Bandits. We irst meet criminals Harry (Joe Pesci, “Casi- no,” 1995) and Marv (Daniel Stern, “Manhattan”) in

the entryway of the McCallister home as they case Century Fox Copyright by Twentieth the joint. Throughout the ilm they not only rob multiple houses on Christmas Eve — leaving drains clogged and water running, hence their moniker Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern are the Wet Bandits in “Home Alone” — they develop a vendetta against 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin, “My Girl,” 1991) and proceed to stalk him with malicious intent. While (“Grand Hotel,” 1932), Potter is a rich and power- Potter’s cruelty, though, is essential to the devel- their antics provide physical comedy that would ful miser with a heart of coal whose life mission opment of George’s character. The ilm would not make the Three Stooges proud, their depravity seems to be eliminating the Bailey Bros. Building be as revered as it is today without Potter’s badness, knows no bounds. and Loan, an establishment George Bailey (Jimmy as his dark character serves to make George’s heart What their villainy accomplishes for the viewer Stewart, “Rear Window,” 1954) has sacriiced much of gold shine ever brighter. Even now, almost 70 is invaluable. We know that Kevin is a lippy little to keep afloat. years after the ilm’s release, audiences clap and guy right off the bat, which is amusing, but not Early in the ilm we see the extent of his nasti- cheer when the town rallies to help George, the quite enough to endear him permanently to the ness when he keeps money misplaced by George’s underdog, beat this rich monster. It’s a reminder viewer. It’s not until he’s pitted against these two uncle. It’s a blatant attempt to bankrupt the to all that the good in this world — speciically the bumbling brutes that we really ind ourselves on Building and Loan, and even when George begs for Christmas tenets of peace, love and generosity — his side — their onslaught forces Kevin to reflect Potter’s help, the old man does nothing but rub the can overcome the bad. upon the family he was so eager to lose, and to real- failure in George’s face. A small loan would keep As for the “jaded grown-ups” category of Christ- ize he’s been taking them for granted. A Christmas George’s business afloat, but Potter refuses, say- mas villains — well, there are so many ilms with miracle, courtesy of two despicable guys. ing instead, “You’re worth more dead than alive!” characters that fall into this group, it’s hard to Another example of this kind of Christmas vil- It’s this cold-hearted phrase that leads George to choose just a few. The Grinch himself and Ebenezer lain (and arguably the most iconic) is Mr. Potter the brink of suicide, and only his guardian angel Scrooge both qualify; both of them start out crotch- from “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946). Played to nasty — and a glimpse of what a world without George ety and mean, but redeem themselves in the end perfection by screen legend Lionel Barrymore would look like — can coax him off that ledge. because the love and kindness of others touches FINAL-1 Fri, Nov 20, 2015 7:52:35 PM S3

HolidayTV Feature: Holiday Villains The Eagle-Tribune • their hearts. However, I think the best example for this category is “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947). Most of the grown-up characters we meet are hard- headed and in need of a major dose of the Christ-

mas spirit, but the real antagonist in this classic HOL ilm is society as a whole.

Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn, “Foreign Corre- IDAY TV • Tuesday, November 24, 2015 spondent,” 1940), who claims to be the real Santa Claus, encounters disbelievers everywhere he turns, but by the end of the ilm, by virtue of his un- flappable optimism, generosity and good cheer, he has changed the minds, hearts and lives of almost everyone he’s met (the exception being psycholo- gist Granville Sawyer, who tries to have Kringle committed and totally its into our irst villain category). The action culminates with a courtroom scene. Santa Claus is literally on trial, and as jaded adults take the stand one by one, Kringle wins them over with his imperturbable character. The joy of seeing these world-weary men and women light up with Christmas spirit is marvelous, and it’s this magical feeling that has kept audiences coming back to the classic for decades. A much newer take on this villain type is seen in “Elf” (2003), a ilm that is carving itself a place in the realm of holiday classics. Buddy (Will Ferrell, “Zoolander,” 2001), a human who’s been living as an elf his whole life, departs the North Pole for New York City to ind his biological father. He encoun- ters many jaded people along the way, and buoys each one up with his innocence and exuberance. Copyright by New Line Cinema It’s his cranky and discontented real dad, Walter James Caan in “Elf” (James Caan, “The Godfather,” 1972), who Buddy must win over, and the ilm’s ending does not dis- appoint. Not only does Walter quit his job in order on 34th Street.” The Christmas season is chock full of movies to focus on his family, the residents of New York Using the disillusionment of age and experience and TV specials that will warm the cockles of your gather to use the collective power of their belief in to underline the magic and beauty of believing in heart. When you snuggle up to your loved ones, hot Santa to help power the jolly man’s broken-down things that may not seem practical, the baddies chocolate in hand, to enjoy these timeless classics, sleigh. It’s largely this hilarious and heartwarming in these ilms do not remain bad — they redeem take a moment and think of the villains — there moment that marks the ilm for greatness along- themselves and go on to spread Christmas cheer of would be no Christmas classics without them. side the likes of “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Miracle their own.

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S4 HolidayTV Favorite Christmas Episodes

Our favorite Christmas episodes by Cassie Dresch Christmas is a time for family, and don’t get me wrong, family is fantastic. Sometimes, though, you need a break from all the action (read: drama), and what better way to do that than turn on the tube and binge watch some of the best holiday episodes TV has to offer. This list should help get you started.

companion or even a new Doctor. I Love Lucy — “I Love Lucy Christmas Special”

IDAY TV• Tuesday, November 24, 2015 24, November TV• Tuesday, IDAY Call the Midwife Originally aired: Dec. 24, — 2014 Holiday Special HOL 1956 Originally aired: Dec. 25, 2014 CBS has been spoiling us of late, re-airing this Christmas As with many BBC imports, this series features a classic (in full color!) — and with good reason. With Lucy yearly Christmas special, and the 2014 episode proves (Lucille Ball), Ricky (Desi Ar- naz), Ethel (Vivian Vance) and to be an important part of the show’s overall story. The Fred (William Frawley) telling The Eagle-Tribune • Eagle-Tribune The stories while trimming the special marks the irst episode without Jessica Raine, Christmas tree, it seems almost absurd that it’s been neglected who played series protagonist Jenny, and it also marks by broadcasters for years. the irst time in three seasons that Oscar winner Vanessa

The X-Files — “How the Redgrave appears on screen (she narrates the series as “Mature

Ghosts Stole Christmas” Jenny”). Originally aired: Dec. 13, 1998 Ed Asner and Lily Tomlin join David Duchovny and Gillian Ander- son in this Christmas-themed installment, and the four of them are The West Wing — “In the only people to appear on screen in the entire episode. Asner and Tomlin play two ghosts who are trapped in their home after following Excelsius Deo” through on a suicide pact, and are bent on luring other couples to a Originally aired: Dec. 15, similar fate. Mulder (Duchovny) and Scully (Anderson) investigate the house on Christmas Eve, kicking off a spooky Christmas adventure. 1999

In the darkest storyline of this Seinfeld — “The Strike” Christmas-themed episode, Toby Originally aired: Dec. 18, 1997 Festivus, an alternate to Christmas observed on Dec. 23, was intro- (Richard Schiff) has discovered that a home- duced in this episode and has its own traditions — a plain aluminum Festivus pole, the airing of grievances and feats of strength. Festivus less Korean War veteran has died wearing a coat Toby donated to may seem like a nice work of iction for a TV show, but the holiday is actually based on real events. Author Daniel O’Keefe — whose son, Goodwill. In the inal, emotional scene, underscored by a choir sing- Dan, wrote for “Seinfeld” — invented and celebrated it with his fam- ily as early as 1966. ing “Little Drummer Boy,” Toby, Mrs. Landingham (Kathryn Joosten) “I Love Lucy Christmas Special” photo courtesy Screen Grab/CBS. “Call the Midwife Holiday Special” photo courtesy Laurence Cendrowicz/© Neal Street Productions Street Cendrowicz/© Neal the Midwife Holiday Special” photo courtesy Laurence “Call Christmas Special” photo courtesy Screen Grab/CBS. Lucy “I Love and the dead man’s brother attend his funeral in Arlington National Doctor Who — All of the Christmas specials Cemetery. Writers Aaron Sorkin and Rick Cleveland brought home Originally aired: Dec. 25, 2005-present The long-awaited revival of “Doctor Who” came to fruition in 2005, Emmys because of this episode. and with it came a new tradition: Christmas specials. The “Doctor Who” Christmas specials are more than just jolly Yuletide episodes — they’re important plot devices. Often, the specials introduce a new FINAL-1 Fri, Nov 20, 2015 7:52:44 PM S5 The Eagle-Tribune • HolidayTV What’s on TV

Thursday, November 26 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “12 Gifts of noweth. A high-powered New is shaky, takes in a five-year-old Christmas” (2015) Katrina Law. York public relations executive over the holidays. 9 a.m. (CBS) Thanksgiving Day Anna is hired to become a per- Thursday, Nov. 26 on CBS finds love in a small town in Mon- 2 p.m. (CMT) Movie “A Christmas Parade Watch the amazing array sonal shopper for Marc, an up- tana. Story 2” (2012) Daniel Stern. Its of floats and bands in the annual tight corporate executive. (NICK) Movie “Santa Hunters” five years later and Ralphie is

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The casts of Broadway’s “Jersey woman tries to bring out the true (LIFE) Movie “A Gift Wrapped Parade Balloons, floats, celebri- comes an evil ruler and delivers Christmas” (2015) Meredith Hag- toys to children all over the meaning of Christmas before it’s ties and marchers parade through Boys” and “Beautiful — the Carole King Musical” too late. ner. A personal shopper makes it the streets of Manhattan. world. her mission to get one of her cli- (CW) perform some of the showstoppers that have 3 p.m. (HIST) Swampsgiving 2 Grandma Got Run Over by a Sunday, November 29 ents into the holiday spirit. Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Reindeer On Christmas Eve, a boy made their shows a success. 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Angel of Swampers. sets out to find his grandmother (ION) Christmas” (2015) Jennifer Finni- who mysteriously disappeared. 1 p.m. Movie “Christmas 3:45 p.m. (COM) Jeff Dunham’s Very 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Town” (2008) Nicole De Boer. A gan. 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struggles to spend Christmas (LIFE) Movie “Twelve Wishes for 10 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Jingle All ecutive learns the true meaning with all four of their divorced Christmas” (2011) Elisa Dono- the Way” (1996) Arnold Schwar- of Christmas when he is visited parents. van. When a mysterious lady Monday, Nov. 30 on Cartoon Network zenegger. A father frantically by ghosts. 8:30 p.m. (FOX) Ice Age: A Mam- grants a woman wishes, she must searches for a last-minute Christ- (FAM) Movie “Fred Claus” (2007) moth Christmas Sid travels to set things right after the fallout. mas gift for his son. Paul Giamatti. Santa bails his the North Pole after Manny con- (HALL) Movie “Matchmaker San- criminal brother out of jail and vinces him he is on Santa’s Tuesday, December 1 ta” (2012) Lacey Chabert. A mys- brings him to the North Pole. naughty list. terious Santa strands a baker and (DISN) 1 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Mickey’s 7:50 p.m. Frozen Fever 9 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Prince for her boyfriend’s best friend in a (HALL) Once Upon a Christmas” (1999) small town. 8 p.m. Movie “Once Christmas” (2015) Viva Bianca. A Upon a Holiday” (2015) Briana charming European prince steals Wayne Allwine. Donald Duck and his nephews wish for Christmas Evigan. A royal princess runs off away incognito to the U.S. in Thursday, December 3 from her obligations for awhile search of true love. every day. Goofy shows Christ- mas spirit. (AMC) to see how the other half lives. (LIFE) Movie “The Christmas 1:30 p.m. Movie “All I Want 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Debbie for Christmas” (1991) Jamey (LIFE) Movie “Dear Secret Santa” Gift” (2015) Michelle Trachten- (2013) Tatyana Ali. A woman re- berg. A young journalist searches Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle” Sheridan. A divorced couple’s (2009) James Van Der Beek. Mrs. two children scheme to get them ceives Christmas cards from an IDAY TV• Tuesday, November 24, 2015 24, November TV• Tuesday, IDAY for the person who sent her a Se- Merkle, a nanny, changes the back together for Christmas. admirer she believes to be some- cret Santa gift as a child. one who’s passed. lives of a father and his six-year- 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Let It 10 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Jingle All old twins. (TCM) Movie “It Happened on

HOL Snow” (2013) An executive is the Way” (1996) Arnold Schwar- (HBO) Fifth Avenue” (1947) Don De- zenegger. A father frantically Movie “Black Nativity” conflicted when she is sent to (2013) Forest Whitaker. A Balti- turn a charming lodge into a Fore. While a family is away for searches for a last-minute Christ- Christmas, a hobo and his friends mas gift for his son. more teen travels to New York rom the mind of Emmy-winning writer modern resort. City to spend Christmas with his 6 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Santa live in their mansion. (TBS) Movie “Four Christmases” estranged family. Sean Szeles (“Regular Show”) comes 9 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Scrooged” (2008) Vince Vaughn. A couple Clause” (1994) Tim Allen. When 2:30 p.m. (FAM) The Life and Ad- this animated miniseries featuring a a father mistakenly kills Santa (1988) Bill Murray. A callous ex- struggles to spend Christmas F ecutive learns the true meaning ventures of Santa Claus The sto- Claus, he is magically recruited with all four of their divorced ry of how Santa Claus grew up cast of royal characters. Jon Daly and Wendi to take his place. of Christmas when he is visited parents. by ghosts. and devoted his life to making McLendon-Covey lend their voices to “Long Live 8 p.m. (ABC) Toy Story That children happy. Time Forgot Trixie the triceratops (DISN) Radio Disney Holiday Monday, November 30 3:30 p.m. (FAM) Frosty’s Winter the Royals” as King Rufus and Queen Eleanor, helps the gang to return to Bon- Event 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Catch a Wonderland The children build nie’s room. 9:30 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Elf” (2003) The Eagle-Tribune • Eagle-Tribune The Christmas Star” (2013) Shannon Frosty a companion out of snow the heads of the royal family. The royal couple (AMC) Movie “A Dennis the Men- Will Ferrell. A man raised as an Elizabeth. A pop star reunites after noticing how sad he has be- tries to keep things from falling apart while ace Christmas” (2007) Maxwell elf at the North Pole travels to with her first love, but the pres- come. Perry Cotton. Dennis the Menace New York to find his true father. sures of fame could tear them 4 p.m. (FAM) Rudolph and their family navigates the week-long Yule Hare tries to make amends with his 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Christ- apart. Frosty’s Christmas in July During neighbor, Mr. Wilson. mas Detour” (2015) Candace 3:30 p.m. (FOOD) Giada’s Holiday a July vacation, Rudolph and Festival. Gillian Jacobs, Kieran Culkin and Nicki (HALL) Movie “Angel of Christ- Cameron Bure. Two NYC bound Handbook Giada hosts a cocktail- Frosty find themselves in danger. mas” (2015) Jennifer Finnigan. travelers find themselves linked style Thanksgiving celebration. 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Saturday, December 5 Santa Claus Santa decides to Max Lucado’s beloved book, God Tune in for some outrageous (ABC) the Way” (1996) Arnold Schwar- 8:30 p.m. Shrek the Halls (ION) zenegger. A father frantically take time off because he feels Came Near. Christmas creations, like a 1,000 Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss In 1 p.m. Movie “A Prince for searches for a last-minute Christ- people have lost the spirit of Midnight (FAM) The Year Without a pound cake. Boots and all their fairytale bud- Christmas” (2015) Viva Bianca. A mas gift for his son. Christmas. (HALL) dies celebrate Christmas. charming European prince steals Santa Claus Santa decides to Movie “12 Gifts of Christ- away incognito to the U.S. in 7 p.m. (FAM) Movie “A Christ- (HALL) Movie “Angel of Christ- take time off because he feels mas” (2015) Katrina Law. Anna is 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Merry mas” (2015) Jennifer Finnigan. people have lost the spirit of hired to become a personal search of true love. mas Carol” (2009) Voices of Jim Matrimony” (2015) Jessica (FOOD) Carrey. Spirits visit Ebenezer Susan gets her first big break to Christmas. shopper for Marc, an uptight cor- Lowndes. An advertising execu- 2 p.m. Cake Wars: Christ- Scrooge and show him the errors write a headline story about a (HALL) Movie “Royal Christmas” porate executive. tive lands her dream assignment; mas The teams must bring world- of his ways by revisiting his life. carved wooden angel. (AMC) but is paired with her ex boy- famous Christmas songs to life in (2014) Lacey Chabert. Prince 8 p.m. Movie “Jingle All a huge edible creation. (TOON) 7 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Polar Leopold, who has no intention of the Way” (1996) Arnold Schwar- friend. 7:45 p.m. Long Live the (HALL) Royals Express” (2004) Voices of Tom marrying royalty, falls in love zenegger. 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Luther and Nora Krank ents into the holiday spirit. help his mom believe in holiday Movie “Debbie Macomb- scramble to create the perfect magic. cé over the holidays. party planner needs to choose er’s Mrs. Miracle” (2009) James Christmas for their daughter. (FAM) between a vacation and a huge Van Der Beek. Mrs. Merkle, a nan- Wednesday, December 2 (LIFE) Movie “The Christmas 4 p.m. Movie “I’ll Be (CBS) Rudolph the Red Nosed Gift” (2015) Michelle Trachten- Home for Christmas” (1998) Jon- event. ny, changes the lives of a father (FAM) (FAM) and his six-year-old twins. Reindeer A young reindeer and 1:30 p.m. Jack Frost Jack berg. A young journalist searches athan Taylor Thomas. A conniving 3 p.m. The Year Without a Frost wants to leave his North college student tries desperately Santa Claus Santa decides to (ABC) an elf search for a home where for the person who sent her a Se- 9 p.m. A Charlie Brown they will be accepted as they are. 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A ents into the holiday spirit. intention of marrying royalty, New York City and introduce her comes an evil ruler and delivers doubting little boy boards a mag- 8:45 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Santa 9 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ falls in love with Emily. Clause” (1994) Tim Allen. When big shot boyfriend. toys to children all over the ical train to visit the North Pole (FAM) (FAM) world. on Christmas Eve. How the Grinch Stole Christmas” 2:30 p.m. Rudolph’s Shiny a father mistakenly kills Santa 6 p.m. Santa Claus Is Co- New Year Rudolph must find min’ to Town Kris Kringle over- (HALL) Movie “Tis the Season for (FOOD) (2000) Jim Carrey. The Grinch Claus, he is magically recruited Cake Wars: Christmas The disguises himself as Santa to Happy, the missing baby new comes an evil ruler and delivers Love” (2015) Garry Chalk. 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A Grinch plans on vertising executive lands her Max Lucado’s beloved book, God Anna is hired to become a per- holiday. scramble to create the perfect stealing Christmas from the resi- 9:30 p.m. (NBC) Saturday Night dream assignment; but is paired Came Near. sonal shopper for Marc, an up- Christmas for their daughter. dents of Whoville, who love with her ex boyfriend. (FAM) tight corporate executive. Live Christmas A compilation of 5 p.m. Movie “The Polar Christmas. fan-favorite holiday sketches. 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Scrooged” Express” (2004) Voices of Tom (1988) Bill Murray. A callous ex- Hanks. A doubting little boy FINAL-1 Fri, Nov 20, 2015 7:52:47 PM S7 The Eagle-Tribune • HolidayTV What’s on TV

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the holidays. Christmas” (2011) Elisa Dono- (HALL) Movie “Christmas Under winter wonderland. HOL (TBN) Movie “The Christmas van. When a mysterious lady Wraps” (2014) Candace Camer- 3 p.m. (FOOD) Giada at Home Bunny” (2010) Sophie Bolen. A grants a woman wishes, she on-Bure. A woman loses her job Giada celebrates the Christmas lonely foster child finds a lost, must set things right after the and beau on the same day and season by hosting a holiday get- IDAY TV • Tuesday, November 24, 2015 injured rabbit in the woods on fallout. reluctantly accepts a job in Alas- together with friends. ka. Christmas Eve. 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Once 3:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “A Dennis 6 p.m. (LIFE) Movie “A Gift Upon a Holiday” (2015) Briana 5:30 p.m. (FAM) Frosty’s Winter the Menace Christmas” (2007) Wrapped Christmas” (2015) Evigan. A royal princess runs off Wonderland The children build Maxwell Perry Cotton. Dennis Meredith Hagner. A personal from her obligations for awhile Frosty a companion out of snow the Menace tries to make shopper makes it her mission to to see how the other half lives. after noticing how sad he has amends with his neighbor, Mr. get one of her clients into the 5 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Christ- become. Wilson. holiday spirit. mas Wedding Date” (2012) Mar- 6 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Christmas 4:30 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Mickey’s 7:15 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Elf” la Sokoloff. A woman faces diffi- With the Kranks” (2004) Tim Al- Twice Upon a Christmas” (2004) (2003) Will Ferrell. A man raised culties when she returns home len. Luther and Nora Krank Voices of Wayne Allwine. Mick- as an elf at the North Pole trav- for a friend’s Christmas wed- scramble to create the perfect ey, Minnie and Santa Claus at- els to New York to find his true ding. Christmas for their daughter. tempt to teach Donald the true father. (LIFE) Movie “The Christmas ens of thousands of people gather outside (FAM) Movie “The Santa Clause” meaning of Christmas. 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Just in Gift” (2015) Michelle Trachten- 30 Rockefeller Plaza to catch a glimpse (1994) Tim Allen. When a father 5:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on Time for Christmas” (2015) Elo- berg. A young journalist search- of the oficial lighting of the Rockefeller mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he 34th Street” (1994) Lord Rich- ise Mumford. A woman must es for the person who sent her a T is magically recruited to take his ard Attenborough. A young girl’s choose between moving for her Secret Santa gift as a child. Christmas tree as part of “Christmas in place. mother hires a department store dream job or staying to marry 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Christ- (HALL) Movie “Just in Time for Santa who proves that he’s gen- her dream man. mas Detour” (2015) Candace Rockefeller Center.” For more than seven Christmas” (2015) Eloise Mum- uine. (LIFE) Movie “The Flight Before Cameron Bure. Two NYC bound decades a Christmas tree has been erected at ford. A woman must choose be- 6 p.m. (FAM) Mickey’s Christ- Christmas” (2015) Mayim Bialik. travelers find themselves linked tween moving for her dream job mas Carol The three ghosts of A heartbroken woman’s flight when a storm waylays their Rockefeller Center each holiday season, and or staying to marry her dream Christmas visit Scrooge McDuck home the night before Christ- flight. now the event is viewed live around the world by man. to teach him the spirit of the mas is diverted. (NICK) Nickelodeon Ho Ho Holi- millions of people. The tree will be taken down (LIFE) Movie “Nothing Like the holiday. (NBC) Movie “It’s a Wonderful day Special Every Nickelodeon Holidays” (2008) Alfred Molina. (HALL) Movie “Once Upon a Holi- Life” (1946) James Stewart. An star under the sun shows up for following the holidays and donated to Habitat A Puerto Rican family spends a day” (2015) Briana Evigan. A angel shows a suicidal banker the most amazing holiday party for Humanity, at which point the wood will be Christmas together, facing the royal princess runs off from her how important he has been in ever. fact it may be their last. obligations for awhile to see the lives of others. 6:30 p.m. (FAM) Movie “How The made into lumber for the non-proit organiza- 6:30 p.m. (EWTN) Solemn Mass of how the other half lives. (NICK) Nickelodeon Ho Ho Holi- Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) tion to use in building homes. the Immaculate Conception 6:30 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Polar day Special Every Nickelodeon Jim Carrey. A Grinch plans on From EWTN Express” (2004) Voices of Tom star under the sun shows up for stealing Christmas from the resi- 7 p.m. (EWTN) Solemn Mass of Hanks. A doubting little boy the most amazing holiday party dents of Whoville, who love while she’s visiting him during (1989) Chevy Chase. A man the Immaculate Conception boards a magical train to visit ever. Christmas. the Christmas holiday. plays host to numerous dysfunc- From EWTN the North Pole on Christmas Eve. 7 p.m. (LIFE) Movie “The Flight tional relatives during the 9 p.m. (ION) Movie “Merry Christmas holidays. 8 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Jingle All 8 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Scrooged” Kissmas” (2015) Karissa Staples. Before Christmas” (2015) May- Monday, December 7 the Way” (1996) Arnold Schwar- (1988) Bill Murray. A callous ex- im Bialik. A heartbroken wom- 8 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Christmas Whitney happens to fall for a 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Come zenegger. A father frantically ecutive learns the true meaning handsome man who she shares an’s flight home the night be- With the Kranks” (2004) Tim Al- searches for a last-minute of Christmas when he is visited fore Christmas is diverted. Dance With Me” (2012) Andrew len. Luther and Nora Krank a magical kiss with. McCarthy. A financial executive Christmas gift for his son. by ghosts. (NICK) Movie “Santa Hunters” scramble to create the perfect 9:30 p.m. (FAM) Movie “How The learns to waltz, and falls in love Christmas for their daughter. (HALL) Movie “Deck the Halls” (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Cart- Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) (2014) A boy heads out on a with his dance instructor. (2006) Danny de Vito. Two feud- wright’s” (2014) Alicia Witt. A Jim Carrey. A Grinch plans on mission to prove Santa is real. 8:45 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Santa ing neighbors try to prove to the single unemployed mom is des- 3:30 p.m. (FOOD) Giada’s Holiday Clause” (1994) Tim Allen. When stealing Christmas from the resi- 9 p.m. (FOOD) Holiday Baking Handbook Giada hosts a party other that he has more holiday perate to find a job to make her dents of Whoville, who love Championship The bakers cele- a father mistakenly kills Santa spirit. daughter’s holiday happy. for her large extended family to Claus, he is magically recruited Christmas. brate a couple of favorites by re- celebrate Christmas. (LIFE) Movie “Last Chance 8:45 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Elf” inventing two Hanukkah clas- to take his place. 4 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Fred Christmas” (2015) Gabriel Ho- (2003) Will Ferrell. A man raised sics. 10 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Jingle All gan. When Prancer injures his as an elf at the North Pole trav- Sunday, December 6 Claus” (2007) Paul Giamatti. the Way” (1996) Arnold Schwar- (ION) Movie “How Sarah Got Her Santa bails his criminal brother hoof, Santa’s stable hand must els to New York to find his true 11 a.m. (FOOD) Giada’s Holiday Wings” (2015) Lindsey Gort. zenegger. A father frantically find a fill in to save Christmas. father. Handbook Giada hosts a deca- out of jail and brings him to the searches for a last-minute There’s no room in heaven for North Pole. 8:45 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Polar 10 p.m. (AMC) Movie “A Christ- dent holiday-themed cocktail Sarah unless she rights one Christmas gift for his son. (HALL) Movie “A Boyfriend for Express” (2004) Voices of Tom mas Carol” (1984) George C. party for her girlfriends. wrong from her past. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Under Hanks. A doubting little boy Scott. An old man who hates Noon (TCM) Movie “Holiday Christmas” (2004) Kelli Wil- Wraps” (2014) Candace Camer- (LIFE) Movie “Last Chance liams. A girl tells Santa she boards a magical train to visit Christmas is taught its true Affair” (1949) Robert Mitchum. Christmas” (2015) Gabriel Ho- on-Bure. A woman loses her job the North Pole on Christmas Eve. meaning and spirit by three A man offers to buy a model wants a boyfriend for Christmas and beau on the same day and gan. When Prancer injures his and he turns up 19 years later. 10 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Scrooged” ghosts. train set for a boy whose mother hoof, Santa’s stable hand must reluctantly accepts a job in Alas- (LIFE) Movie “The Christmas ka. (1988) Bill Murray. A callous ex- (HALL) Movie “Angel of Christ- cannot afford it. find a fill in to save Christmas. ecutive learns the true meaning mas” (2015) Jennifer Finnigan. 1 p.m. (ION) Movie “My Santa” Hope” (2009) Madeleine Stowe. (LIFE) Movie “Home by Christ- 9:30 p.m. (FOX) The Last Man on A social worker, whose marriage of Christmas when he is visited Susan gets her first big break to (2013) Samaire Armstrong. A Earth As Christmas approaches, mas” (2006) Linda Hamilton. by ghosts. write a headline story about a single mother begins to lose her is shaky, takes in a five-year-old When a woman’s perfect life is Carol spearheads a ‘Secret San- over the holidays. (HALL) Movie “Hitched for the carved wooden angel. faith in the magic of Christmas. ta’ gift exchange. shattered, she struggles to cre- 5 p.m. (TBN) Movie “Mary of ate a new life for herself. Holidays” (2012) Joey Law- 2 p.m. (FOOD) Christmas Cookie 10 p.m. (FAM) Movie “National rence. A man and woman agree Thursday, December 10 Challenge Confident and daring Nazareth” (2012) Alissa Jung. Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” The story of Mary of Nazareth. to pose as each other’s signifi- bakers compete to prove their (1989) Chevy Chase. 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Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” executive discovers a new fond- Voices of Wayne Allwine. Mick- FINAL-1 Fri, Nov 20, 2015 7:52:49 PM

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The Eagle-Tribune • Eagle-Tribune The lieve in holiday magic. A woman falls in love, unaware (LIFE) 6:30 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Elf” (2014) Lacey Chabert. Prince desserts and elegant cocktails, preparing such she’s been handpicked to help 3 p.m. Movie “Dear Se- (2003) Will Ferrell. A man raised Leopold, who has no intention the man win a bet. cret Santa” (2013) Tatyana Ali. A as an elf at the North Pole trav- of marrying royalty, falls in love delicious dishes as orange mousse with ginger woman receives Christmas cards with Emily. (LIFE) Movie “The Flight Before from an admirer she believes to els to New York to find his true snap crumble, peppermint patty sandwich Christmas” (2015) Mayim Bialik. father. 5 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Scrooged” be someone who’s passed. A heartbroken woman’s flight (FX) 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on (1988) Bill Murray. A callous ex- cookies and lemon spritz cocktails. Learn how to home the night before Christ- 4 p.m. Movie “Christmas 34th Street” (1947) Maureen ecutive learns the true meaning plan the perfect holiday party as Giada spreads mas is diverted. With the Kranks” (2004) Tim Al- O’Hara. A Macy’s store Santa of Christmas when he is visited len. Luther and Nora Krank by ghosts. 7:30 p.m. (TBS) Seinfeld Kramer scramble to create the perfect Claus raises eyebrows when he Christmas cheer and revels in the decadence of returns to work when the strike claims to be the real Kris Kring- 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “12 Gifts Christmas for their daughter. her delectable delights. at the bagel shop ends; Frank (LIFE) le. of Christmas” (2015) Katrina celebrates Festivus. 5 p.m. Movie “Last (STARZ) Movie “Dr. Se- Law. Anna is hired to become a Chance Christmas” (2015) Ga- 7:30 p.m. personal shopper for Marc, an 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “I’m Not brate a couple of favorites by re- 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “On the briel Hogan. When Prancer in- uss’ How the Grinch Stole inventing two Hanukkah classics. Twelfth Day of Christmas” Christmas” (2000) Jim Carrey. uptight corporate executive. Ready for Christmas” (2015) jures his hoof, Santa’s stable (FAM) Alicia Witt. A woman’s world is 1:20 p.m. (FAM) The Year Without (2015) Robin Dunne. Maggie is hand must find a fill in to save The Grinch disguises himself as 6:45 p.m. Movie “National thrilled when her long time Santa to steal Christmas from Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” turned upside down when she a Santa Claus Santa decides to Christmas. (1989) Chevy Chase. A man suddenly finds that she can no take time off because he feels crush, Mitch, moves to her little (TBS) Movie “Four Christmases” the people of Whoville. longer lie. town. (HALL) plays host to numerous dysfunc- people have lost the spirit of (2008) Vince Vaughn. A couple 8 p.m. Movie “Just in (TBN) Christmas. (LIFE) Movie “Becoming Santa” Time for Christmas” (2015) Elo- tional relatives during the Movie “A Christmas Wish” struggles to spend Christmas Christmas holidays. (2010) Kristy Swanson. A wom- 2 p.m. (LIFE) Movie “Holiday (2015) Michael Gross. A woman with all four of their divorced ise Mumford. A woman must introduces her toy designer boy- choose between moving for her 8 p.m. (CW) The Holiday Christ- an, left destitute by her hus- Switch” (2007) Nicole Eggert. A parents. band, faces a bleak Christmas woman wonders what her life friend to her parents, Santa and (FOOD) dream job or staying to marry mas Parade Penn & Teller serve Mrs. Claus. 6 p.m. Holiday Baking her dream man. as Grand Marshalls for the 84th with her children. would be like if she married her Championship The bakers cele- Annual Hollywood Christmas Pa- (TCM) Movie “Scrooge” (1970) high school boyfriend. 9 p.m. (CBS) The Flight Before brate a couple of favorites by re- (NBC) Michael Bublé’s Christmas Christmas A young reindeer in Hollywood Michael Bublé rade. Albert Finney. Three spirits visit 2:30 p.m. (FAM) Santa Claus Is Co- inventing two Hanukkah classics. (DISN) Scrooge, a miserable man min’ to Town Kris Kringle over- who suffers from vertigo learns (FX) adds his unique vocal styling’s Bob’s Broken Sleigh to overcome his fear. Movie “The Santa Clause 2” (FAM) soured on the meaning of comes an evil ruler and delivers (2002) Tim Allen. After being to many of your favorite holiday 9 p.m. Movie “How The Christmas. (FAM) classics. Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) toys to children all over the Movie “Elf” (2003) Will Santa Claus for a few years, world. Ferrell. A man raised as an elf at 8:45 p.m. (FAM) Movie “National Jim Carrey. A Grinch plans on Scott Calvin must find a wife Saturday, December 12 3:30 p.m. (FAM) Frosty’s Winter the North Pole travels to New and help his son. Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” stealing Christmas from the resi- York to find his true father. dents of Whoville, who love Wonderland The children build (HALL) Movie “Matchmaker San- (1989) Chevy Chase. A man 1 p.m. (FOOD) Holiday Baking (ION) plays host to numerous dysfunc- Christmas. Frosty a companion out of snow Movie “A Christmas Truce” ta” (2012) Lacey Chabert. A Championship The bakers cele- (2015) Craig Olejnik. 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Two NYC bound travelers steal Christmas from the citizens their homes to the extreme for Mrs. Claus. find themselves linked when a of Whoville. Christmas. 8:15 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Elf” (2003) storm waylays their flight. 8 p.m. (USA) Movie “It’s a Won- (AMC) Movie “Jingle All the Way” Will Ferrell. A man raised as an 8:15 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Polar derful Life” (1946) James Stew- (1996) Arnold Schwarzenegger. A elf at the North Pole travels to Express” (2004) Voices of Tom art. An angel shows a suicidal father frantically searches for a New York to find his true father. Hanks. A doubting little boy banker how important he has last-minute Christmas gift for his 8:30 p.m. (ABC) Shrek the Halls boards a magical train to visit the been in the lives of others. son. Photo courtesy Chris Haston/NBC Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss In North Pole on Christmas Eve. 9 p.m. (FAM) Toy Story That (HALL) Movie “Just in Time for Boots and all their fairytale bud- 10 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Jingle All Time Forgot Trixie the triceratops Christmas” (2015) Eloise Mum- dies celebrate Christmas. the Way” (1996) Arnold Schwar- helps the gang to return to Bon- ford. A woman must choose be- 10 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Christmas zenegger. A father frantically nie’s room. tween moving for her dream job With the Kranks” (2004) Tim Al- searches for a last-minute Christ- mas gift for his son. (ION) Movie “A Christmas Re- or staying to marry her dream anadian crooner Michael Bublé returns len. Luther and Nora Krank union” (2015) Denise Richards. man. to the small screen for what’s become an scramble to create the perfect (HALL) Movie “A Boyfriend for An executive discovers an unusu- (LIFE) Movie “Christmas in the Christmas for their daughter. Christmas” (2004) Kelli Williams. al Christmas surprise when she City” (2013) John Prescott. A annual holiday tradition on NBC. Together (HALL) Movie “Let It Snow” (2013) A girl tells Santa she wants a boy- C friend for Christmas and he turns inherits her aunt’s bakery. woman tries to bring out the true An executive is conflicted when with some of his most talented friends, Bublé up 19 years later. (LIFE) Movie “Wish Upon a meaning of Christmas before it’s she is sent to turn a charming Christmas” (2015) Aaron Ash- too late. lends his unique vocal style to a bevy of classic lodge into a modern resort. (LIFE) Movie “A Nanny for Christ- more. A business executive re- 8:45 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Santa Christmas carols, serenading viewers, offering (LIFE) Movie “The Christmas mas” (2010) Dean Cain. An ad- turns home to help a family-run Clause 3: The Escape Clause” Gift” (2015) Michelle Trachten- vertising executive loses her job ornament company. (2007) Tim Allen. Santa Claus a little comic relief and kicking off one of the berg. A young journalist searches at a powerful firm just before the holidays. 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Just in prepares for a busy Christmas most wonderful times of the year in “Michael for the person who sent her a Se- Time for Christmas” (2015) Elo- with his in-laws and the mischie- cret Santa gift as a child. ise Mumford. A woman must vous Jack Frost. Bublé’s Christmas in Hollywood.” This year, (TBN) God Came Near Based on Thursday, December 17 (AMC) choose between moving for her 10 p.m. Movie “Jingle All Max Lucado’s beloved book, God (HALL) dream job or staying to marry her the Way” (1996) Arnold Schwar- Bublé welcomes special guests Tori Kelly, Sharon Came Near. 2 p.m. Movie “Debbie dream man. zenegger. A father frantically Jones & the Dap-Kings and many others to share Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle” (2009) searches for a last-minute Christ- James Van Der Beek. Mrs. Merkle, the stage with him at the legendary Orpheum Wednesday, December 16 a nanny, changes the lives of a fa- Monday, December 14 mas gift for his son. ther and his six-year-old twins. (HALL) 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Let It Movie “Single Santa Seeks theater in Los Angeles. (HALL) 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Match- Mrs. Claus” (2004) Steve Gutten- Snow” (2013) An executive is 4 p.m. Movie “Debbie maker Santa” (2012) Lacey Cha- berg. Santa worries about turning conflicted when she is sent to Macomber’s Call Me Mrs. Mira- bert. A mysterious Santa strands over the reigns to his son, Nick, 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Naughty or toys to children all over the turn a charming lodge into a cle” (2010) Doris Roberts. Mrs. a baker and her boyfriend’s best who hasn’t yet found a wife. Nice” (2012) Hilarie Burton. A world. modern resort. Miracle, a magical lady, turns the friend in a small town. young woman receives a book (TBN) Movie “A Christmas Snow” (FAM) lives of a group of New Yorkers (LIFE) Movie “Crazy for Christ- 4 p.m. Santa Claus Is Co- upside down. 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Debbie that reveals the good and bad (2010) Danny Cahill. Christmas min’ to Town Kris Kringle over- mas” (2005) Andrea Roth. On about everyone in her life. (FAM) Macomber’s Trading Christmas” Christmas Eve, a single mother has not been the same for a comes an evil ruler and delivers 4:15 p.m. Movie “Snow” (2011) Gil Bellows. A man and finds herself having to chauffeur 3 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Santa Baby young woman since her father toys to children all over the (2004) Tom Cavanagh. A young woman find love at the most un- an eccentric client. 2: Christmas Maybe” (2009) Jen- left. world. man with a toy delivery business expected time and have the best ny McCarthy. Santa’s daughter is 6 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Scrooged” (HALL) sets out to rescue a reindeer be- (TBN) Movie “A Christmas Snow” torn between taking over the Movie “Tis the Season for fore Christmas. Christmas ever. (2010) Danny Cahill. Christmas (1988) Bill Murray. A callous ex- Love” (2015) Garry Chalk. An out- (LIFE) family business and running her ecutive learns the true meaning 6 p.m. (AMC) Movie “A Dennis Movie “Holiday High has not been the same for a own firm. of-work actress returns home; a School Reunion” (2012) Harry young woman since her father of Christmas when he is visited Christmas romance could be bet- the Menace Christmas” (2007) Hamlin. A woman returns home left. 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Merry by ghosts. ter than Broadway. Maxwell Perry Cotton. Dennis the for Christmas just in time for her Matrimony” (2015) Jessica (FAM) Movie “The Santa Clause 3: (FAM) Menace tries to make amends 5 p.m. The Year Without a with his neighbor, Mr. Wilson. high school reunion. Tuesday, December 15 Lowndes. An advertising execu- The Escape Clause” (2007) Tim Santa Claus Santa decides to take 5 p.m. (FOOD) Cake Wars: Christ- tive lands her dream assignment; Allen. Santa Claus prepares for a time off because he feels people 6:30 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Polar mas The teams must bring world- 1 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Santa but is paired with her ex boy- busy Christmas with his in-laws have lost the spirit of Christmas. Express” (2004) Voices of Tom friend. Hanks. A doubting little boy famous Christmas songs to life in Baby” (2006) Jenny McCarthy. and the mischievous Jack Frost. 6 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Elf” (2003) a huge edible creation. Santa’s daughter, Mary Class, tries 5 p.m. (FAM) Santa Claus Is Co- 8 p.m. (ABC) Toy Story That boards a magical train to visit the Will Ferrell. A man raised as an North Pole on Christmas Eve. 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A man plays her uncle visits. ghosts. charm in the place. The question then becomes: start life anew with her young host to numerous dysfunctional (TCM) daughter. relatives during the Christmas 9:30 p.m. Movie “Christmas can Amelia save the company in time now that holidays. Friday, December 18 in Connecticut” (1945) Barbara (LIFE) Movie “The Spirit of Stanwyck. A promotional stunt she’s had a change of heart? Christmas” (2015) Jen Lilley. A (LIFE) Movie “The Spirit of 2 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Snow 2: threatens to expose a columnist’s woman falls in love with the spir- Christmas” (2015) Jen Lilley. A Brain Freeze” (2008) Tom Cava- fictitious housekeeping skills. 1:15 p.m. (STARZ) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ 4 p.m. (FX) Movie “Christmas it of a man who takes human woman falls in love with the spir- nagh. In the rush for preparing (FAM) How the Grinch Stole Christmas” With the Kranks” (2004) Tim Al- form before Christmas. it of a man who takes human 9:45 p.m. Movie “The Santa form before Christmas. for Christmas, Santa loses his Clause 3: The Escape Clause” (2000) Jim Carrey. The Grinch len. Luther and Nora Krank 9:45 p.m. (FAM) Movie “National memory and forgets who he is. (2007) Tim Allen. Santa Claus disguises himself as Santa to scramble to create the perfect Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas (HALL) Movie “The Most Wonder- prepares for a busy Christmas steal Christmas from the people Christmas for their daughter. (1989) Chevy Chase. A man plays Land” (2015) A woman inherits a ful Time of the Year” (2008) with his in-laws and the mischie- of Whoville. (LIFE) Movie “Twelve Men of host to numerous dysfunctional Christmas tree farm from her Brooke Burns. A single mom who vous Jack Frost. 2 p.m. (FX) Movie “The Santa Christmas” (2009) Kristin Che- relatives during the Christmas grandmother and decides she must sell it. has lost all faith in Christmas 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Just in Clause 2” (2002) Tim Allen. After noweth. A high-powered New holidays. finds answers when her uncle Time for Christmas” (2015) Elo- being Santa Claus for a few years, York public relations executive 10 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Scrooged” (USA) Movie “Santa’s Little Help- visits. ise Mumford. A woman must Scott Calvin must find a wife and finds love in a small town in (1988) Bill Murray. A callous ex- er” (2015) Mike Mizanin. After 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Charming choose between moving for her help his son. Montana. ecutive learns the true meaning being fired from his job, a busi- Christmas” (2015) For Meredith, dream job or staying to marry her (HALL) Movie “Just in Time for (TBN) God Came Near Based on of Christmas when he is visited nessman is thrown into an elf Christmas is a magical time, she dream man. Christmas” (2015) Eloise Mum- Max Lucado’s beloved book, God by ghosts. competition. agrees to play the role of Mrs. (LIFE) Movie “The Flight Before ford. A woman must choose be- Came Near. (CMT) Movie “A Christmas Story 9:15 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Elf” (2003) Claus. Christmas” (2015) Mayim Bialik. tween moving for her dream job 4:05 p.m. (FAM) Santa Claus Is Co- 2” (2012) Daniel Stern. Its five Will Ferrell. A man raised as an 4:15 p.m. (FAM) Movie “A Christ- A heartbroken woman’s flight or staying to marry her dream min’ to Town Kris Kringle over- years later and Ralphie is eyeing elf at the North Pole travels to mas Carol” (2009) Voices of Jim home the night before Christmas man. comes an evil ruler and delivers a car, but trouble seems to be fol- New York to find his true father. Carrey. Spirits visit Ebenezer is diverted. (LIFE) Movie “Last Chance Christ- toys to children all over the lowing him. 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas Scrooge and show him the errors (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Carol” mas” (2015) Gabriel Hogan. world. (HALL) Movie “Once Upon a Holi- Under Wraps” (2014) Candace of his ways by revisiting his life. (1999) Patrick Stewart. A miserly When Prancer injures his hoof, 4:45 p.m. (TNT) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ day” (2015) Briana Evigan. A roy- Cameron-Bure. A woman loses 4:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on old man is visited by three Santa’s stable hand must find a Cat in the Hat” (2003) Mike My- al princess runs off from her obli- her job and beau on the same 34th Street” (1994) Lord Richard ghosts in order to learn the fill in to save Christmas. ers. A mischievous cat visits sib- gations for awhile to see how the day and reluctantly accepts a job Attenborough. A young girl’s meaning of Christmas. 2:30 p.m. (CMT) Movie “A Christ- lings when their mother leaves other half lives. in Alaska. mother hires a department store mas Story 2” (2012) Daniel them home alone. Santa who proves that he’s genu- Saturday, December 19 Stern. Its five years later and Ral- 5 p.m. (CMT) Movie “A Christ- Sunday, December 20 Monday, December 21 ine. phie is eyeing a car, but trouble mas Story 2” (2012) Daniel (FAM) 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas 12:45 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on seems to be following him. Stern. Its five years later and Ral- 1 p.m. (LIFE) Movie “The 1 p.m. Rudolph’s Shiny at Cartwright’s” (2014) Alicia 34th Street” (1994) Lord Richard (FAM) Frosty’s Winter Wonder- phie is eyeing a car, but trouble Christmas Gift” (2015) Michelle New Year Rudolph must find Witt. A single unemployed mom Attenborough. A young girl’s land The children build Frosty a Trachtenberg. A young journalist Happy, the missing baby new seems to be following him. year, before midnight on New is desperate to find a job to make mother hires a department store companion out of snow after no- (TBN) Movie “Christmas Miracle” searches for the person who sent her daughter’s holiday happy. Santa who proves that he’s genu- ticing how sad he has become. her a Secret Santa gift as a child. Year’s Eve. (2012) Dan Payne. Eight strang- (FAM) (TNT) Movie “Four Christmases” ine. 3 p.m. (FAM) The Year Without a ers learn how to manage various (TNT) Movie “Surviving Christ- 2 p.m. Frosty’s Winter (2008) Vince Vaughn. A couple 1 p.m. (EWTN) A Time to Re- Santa Claus Santa decides to dilemmas by working together. mas” (2004) Ben Affleck. A lone- Wonderland The children build struggles to spend Christmas member The Christmas story of a take time off because he feels ly, wealthy executive pays a fam- Frosty a companion out of snow 5:15 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Santa after noticing how sad he has be- with all four of their divorced boy who develops his singing people have lost the spirit of Clause” (1994) Tim Allen. When ily to let him spend Christmas parents. with a priest. Christmas. with them. come. a father mistakenly kills Santa (HALL) 6:30 p.m. (FAM) Disney’s Prep and (TBS) Movie “This Christmas” 3:15 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on Claus, he is magically recruited 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Christ- Jingle All the Way A Husky Landing Elves known as Prep & (2007) Delroy Lindo. A drama 34th Street” (1947) Maureen mas Melody” (2015) A single puppy looking for a home at a to take his place. Christmas tree farm bonds with a Landing prepare homes around centered around the Whitfield O’Hara. A Macy’s store Santa 5:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “A Christ- mother moves back to her home- the world for Santa’s arrival. family’s first holiday together in Claus raises eyebrows when he town to start life anew with her young boy. mas Carol” (1984) George C. (FAM) 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Miracle on four years. claims to be the real Kris Kringle. Scott. An old man who hates young daughter. 2:30 p.m. Movie “The Santa 34th Street” (1947) Maureen Clause 3: The Escape Clause” Christmas is taught its true (2007) Tim Allen. Santa Claus FINAL-1 Fri, Nov 20, 2015 7:52:57 PM S11

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A father frantically A Husky puppy looking for a out spending all day in the kitch- Christmas” (2009) Kristin Che- searches for a last-minute Christ- HOL home at a Christmas tree farm en. noweth. A high-powered New mas gift for his son. bonds with a young boy. 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “The York public relations executive (COM) Jeff Dunham’s Very Special 3:30 p.m. (FOOD) Giada’s Holiday Christmas Parade” (2014) An- finds love in a small town in Christmas Special Comedian Jeff IDAY TV • Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Handbook naLynne McCord. A big-city Montana. Dunham performs a holiday- morning show host finds a re- themed stand-up special with his (HALL) Jingle and Bell’s Christ- 8:30 p.m. (NBC) How the Grinch newed Christmas spirit and unex- Stole Christmas A Grinch steals friends. mas Star Jingle the husky pup pected love. helps make Christmas special for everything Christmas from the 4 p.m. (COM) Jeff Dunham’s his new friends. 4:30 p.m. (FAM) The Year Without a Whos so they can’t celebrate the Very Special Christmas Special Santa Claus Santa decides to holiday. Comedian Jeff Dunham performs 4 p.m. (HALL) Hollywood Christ- take time off because he feels 9 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Christmas a holiday-themed stand-up spe- mas Parade people have lost the spirit of cial with his friends. (FAM) veryone’s favorite ogre lumbers onto TV With the Kranks” (2004) Tim Al- 4:30 p.m. Movie “Snow- Christmas. len. Luther and Nora Krank (HALL) Movie “One Christmas globe” (2007) Lorraine Bracco. A 5:30 p.m. (FAM) Santa Claus Is Co- screens in the 30-minute holiday special scramble to create the perfect Eve” (2014) Anne Heche. An mystical snow globe transports min’ to Town Kris Kringle over- Christmas for their daughter. abandoned puppy becomes a Angela into an idyllic Christmas “Shrek the Halls,” featuring Mike Myers as comes an evil ruler and delivers E (BBC) catalyst for a series of misadven- Doctor Who The Doctor winter wonderland. toys to children all over the the voice of the titular ogre, Eddie Murphy as his tures on Christmas Eve. (AMC) must rescue Amy and Rory from 5:30 p.m. Movie “Miracle on world. a crashing space liner. 4:15 p.m. (TCM) Movie “Holiday Af- 34th Street” (1994) Lord Richard trusty steed ... errr, sidekick ? Donkey, Cameron 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Royal (NBC) How Murray Saved Christ- fair” (1949) Robert Mitchum. A Attenborough. A young girl’s Christmas” (2014) Lacey Cha- Diaz as his lovely wife Fiona and Antonio man offers to buy a model train mother hires a department store mas A cranky deli owner is bert. Prince Leopold, who has no forced to fill in for Santa and set for a boy whose mother can- Santa who proves that he’s genu- intention of marrying royalty, Banderas as the swashbuckling Puss in Boots. not afford it. ine. does a wonderful job. falls in love with Emily. (BBC) (HALL) It’s Christmas Eve, and while Shrek isn’t exactly 9:45 p.m. (FAM) Movie “National 4:20 p.m. Doctor Who The 6 p.m. Movie “Christmas (LIFE) Movie “Twelve Wishes for Doctor must rescue Amy and Under Wraps” (2014) Candace the epitome of Christmas cheer, he tries his best Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” Christmas” (2011) Elisa Dono- (1989) Chevy Chase. A man plays Rory from a crashing space liner. Cameron-Bure. A woman loses van. When a mysterious lady her job and beau on the same to have a cozy, relaxing holiday for Fiona and host to numerous dysfunctional 5 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Scrooged” grants a woman wishes, she must relatives during the Christmas (1988) Bill Murray. A callous ex- day and reluctantly accepts a job set things right after the fallout. his babies. When Donkey, Puss in Boots and the in Alaska. holidays. ecutive learns the true meaning 6:30 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Santa of Christmas when he is visited 6:30 p.m. (EWTN) Keep Christ in rest of the fairy-tale gang drops by, however, it’s 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Match- Clause” (1994) Tim Allen. When maker Santa” (2012) Lacey Cha- by ghosts. Christmas A tour behind the a father mistakenly kills Santa anything but a silent night in the swamp. scenes of the making of ‘Santa’s bert. A mysterious Santa strands (COM) Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Claus, he is magically recruited a baker and her boyfriend’s best Christmas Special Comedian Jeff Priority,’ a Christmas evangomer- to take his place. cial. (TBN) God Came Near Based on 4:15 p.m. (FAM) Rudolph and friend in a small town. Dunham performs a holiday- (HALL) (FAM) 8 p.m. Movie “Christmas Max Lucado’s beloved book, God Frosty’s Christmas in July During (LIFE) Movie “Holiday Switch” themed stand-up special with his Movie “Elf” (2003) Will Land” (2015) A woman inherits a friends. Ferrell. A man raised as an elf at Came Near. a July vacation, Rudolph and (2007) Nicole Eggert. A woman Christmas tree farm from her (TNT) Movie “Four Christmases” Frosty find themselves in danger. wonders what her life would be (FAM) Disney’s Prep and Landing the North Pole travels to New grandmother and decides she York to find his true father. (2008) Vince Vaughn. A couple 5 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Jingle All like if she married her high Elves known as Prep & Landing must sell it. school boyfriend. prepare homes around the world 8 p.m. (ABC) The Great Christ- struggles to spend Christmas the Way” (1996) Arnold Schwar- (LIFE) Movie “Dear Santa” (2011) with all four of their divorced zenegger. A father frantically for Santa’s arrival. mas Light Fight Twenty families Amy Acker. A young woman finds from across America decorate parents. searches for a last-minute Christ- Thursday, December 24 (USA) Movie “Santa’s Little Help- a letter from a girl asking for a mas gift for his son. er” (2015) Mike Mizanin. After their homes to the extreme for new wife for her dad. (COM) Christmas. Wednesday, December (TBN) Christmas Special Noon Jeff Dunham’s being fired from his job, a busi- (NBC) Saturday Night Live Christ- 23 Very Special Christmas Special nessman is thrown into an elf (AMC) Movie “Miracle on 34th 6 p.m. (LIFE) Movie “Wish Upon Comedian Jeff Dunham performs mas A compilation of fan-favorite a Christmas” (2015) Aaron Ash- competition. Street” (1947) Maureen O’Hara. holiday sketches. 1 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Santa Baby a holiday-themed stand-up spe- A Macy’s store Santa Claus raises more. A business executive re- 5:30 p.m. (FAM) Prep and Landing (TNT) Movie “Four Christmases” 2: Christmas Maybe” (2009) Jen- cial with his friends. 2: Naughty vs. Nice Wayne and eyebrows when he claims to be ny McCarthy. Santa’s daughter is turns home to help a family-run (2008) Vince Vaughn. A couple ornament company. (LIFE) Movie “The Spirit of his estranged brother, Lanny, race the real Kris Kringle. torn between taking over the Christmas” (2015) Jen Lilley. A (HALL) struggles to spend Christmas 6:30 p.m. (FAM) Frosty’s Winter to recover classified North Pole Movie “12 Gifts of Christ- with all four of their divorced family business and running her woman falls in love with the spir- technology. mas” (2015) Katrina Law. Anna is own firm. Wonderland The children build parents. it of a man who takes human (TBN) hired to become a personal (HALL) Frosty a companion out of snow Movie “Christmas Lodge” 8:30 p.m. (FOX) Ice Age: A Mam- 2 p.m. Movie “Royal form before Christmas. (2011) Peter Benson. A historic shopper for Marc, an uptight cor- Christmas” (2014) Lacey Cha- after noticing how sad he has be- moth Christmas Sid travels to come. 1 p.m. (COM) Jeff Dunham’s preservationist restores an old porate executive. bert. Prince Leopold, who has no Very Special Christmas Special (LIFE) the North Pole after Manny con- 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Scrooged” lodge and also finds the love of Movie “Dear Secret Santa” vinces him he is on Santa’s intention of marrying royalty, Comedian Jeff Dunham performs her life. (2013) Tatyana Ali. A woman re- falls in love with Emily. (1988) Bill Murray. A callous ex- naughty list. a holiday-themed stand-up spe- 5:40 p.m. (BBC) Doctor Who A ceives Christmas cards from an 2:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “A Christ- ecutive learns the true meaning cial with his friends. 8:45 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Santa of Christmas when he is visited madcap caretaker’s mysterious admirer she believes to be some- mas Carol” (1984) George C. (FAM) one who’s passed. Clause 3: The Escape Clause” by ghosts. Movie “Prancer” (1989) Christmas gift leads Mardge Ar- (2007) Tim Allen. Santa Claus Scott. An old man who hates Sam Elliott. A girl finds an injured well into a magical world. 8:45 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Santa Christmas is taught its true (BBC) Doctor Who Santa-shaped reindeer and decides to nurse it prepares for a busy Christmas assassins herald the approach of 6 p.m. (COM) Jeff Dunham’s Clause” (1994) Tim Allen. When with his in-laws and the mischie- meaning and spirit by three until she can return it to Santa. a father mistakenly kills Santa ghosts. a terrible danger from the stars. Very Special Christmas Special vous Jack Frost. 1:30 p.m. (TBN) Crabb Family Comedian Jeff Dunham performs Claus, he is magically recruited 3:15 p.m. (FAM) Santa Claus Is Co- (FAM) Mickey’s Christmas Carol Christmas Seasonal music from to take his place. 9 p.m. (CMT) Movie “A Christ- The three ghosts of Christmas a holiday-themed stand-up spe- mas Story 2” (2012) Daniel min’ to Town Kris Kringle over- the Crabb Family. cial with his friends. 10 p.m. (LIFE) Movie “Last comes an evil ruler and delivers visit Scrooge McDuck to teach Stern. Its five years later and Ral- him the spirit of the holiday. 2 p.m. (COM) Jeff Dunham’s (FAM) Toy Story That Time Forgot Chance Christmas” (2015) Gabri- phie is eyeing a car, but trouble toys to children all over the Very Special Christmas Special el Hogan. When Prancer injures world. 7:30 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Santa Trixie the triceratops helps the seems to be following him. Comedian Jeff Dunham performs gang to return to Bonnie’s room. his hoof, Santa’s stable hand 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Single Clause 3: The Escape Clause” 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Christ- a holiday-themed stand-up spe- (HALL) Movie “Let It Snow” (2013) must find a fill in to save Christ- Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus” (2004) (2007) Tim Allen. Santa Claus cial with his friends. mas. mas Melody” (2015) A single prepares for a busy Christmas An executive is conflicted when mother moves back to her home- Steve Guttenberg. Santa worries (HALL) about turning over the reigns to with his in-laws and the mischie- Movie “A Bride for Christ- she is sent to turn a charming town to start life anew with her vous Jack Frost. mas” (2012) Andrew W. Walker. lodge into a modern resort. Tuesday, December 22 young daughter. his son, Nick, who hasn’t yet A woman falls in love, unaware found a wife. (TBS) Seinfeld Kramer returns to (LIFE) Movie “Christmas in the 1:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Scrooged” (LIFE) Movie “The Christmas she’s been handpicked to help (LIFE) Movie “The Christmas work when the strike at the bagel the man win a bet. City” (2013) John Prescott. A (1988) Bill Murray. A callous ex- Gift” (2015) Michelle Trachten- shop ends; Frank celebrates Fes- woman tries to bring out the berg. A young journalist searches Hope” (2009) Madeleine Stowe. (LIFE) ecutive learns the true meaning A social worker, whose marriage tivus. Movie “Holly’s Holiday” true meaning of Christmas be- of Christmas when he is visited for the person who sent her a Se- (2012) Claire Coffee. An uncon- fore it’s too late. by ghosts. cret Santa gift as a child. is shaky, takes in a five-year-old 8 p.m. (CBS) The I Love Lucy scious woman awakens to realize over the holidays. Christmas Special View two co- 6:20 p.m. (HBO) Movie “Black Na- a window mannequin has come tivity” (2013) Forest Whitaker. 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Baltimore teen travels to New future show a miser the meaning start life anew with her young (TCM) Movie “It Happened on is desperate to find a job to make 11 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Window York City to spend Christmas of Christmas. daughter. Fifth Avenue” (1947) Don De- her daughter’s holiday happy. Wonderland” (2013) Chyler with his estranged family. (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” 2 p.m. (LIFE) Movie “The Santa Fore. While a family is away for Leigh. As the Christmas season 6:30 p.m. (FAM) Movie “National (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the Con” (2014) Barry Watson. A Christmas, a hobo and his friends approaches, a woman vies for the Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” ‘40s, a young boy wants only one small-time con man is ordered to live in their mansion. Monday, December 28 position of head window design- (1989) Chevy Chase. A man plays thing from Santa: an official Red take a job as a store Santa during 8 p.m. (CW) iHeartRadio Jingle er. host to numerous dysfunctional Ryder BB gun. the holidays. Ball Featuring performances by 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas relatives during the Christmas 9:45 p.m. (BBC) Doctor Who The (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” top recording artists as well as at Cartwright’s” (2014) Alicia Thursday, December 31 holidays. emerging new talent. Witt. A single unemployed mom Doctor and Clara call on Santa for (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the (HALL) 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Christmas help when they are trapped on ‘40s, a young boy wants only one (LIFE) Movie “A Gift Wrapped is desperate to find a job to make 2 p.m. Movie “Window With the Kranks” (2004) Tim Al- an arctic base. thing from Santa: an official Red Christmas” (2015) Meredith Hag- her daughter’s holiday happy. Wonderland” (2013) Chyler 3:30 p.m. (FOOD) Giada’s Holiday Leigh. As the Christmas season len. Luther and Nora Krank 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Christ- Ryder BB gun. ner. A personal shopper makes it approaches, a woman vies for the scramble to create the perfect mas Melody” (2015) A single 2:15 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Santa her mission to get one of her cli- Handbook The ultimate resource Christmas for their daughter. for creative, doable and fun en- position of head window design- mother moves back to her home- Clause 3: The Escape Clause” ents into the holiday spirit. er. (BBC) (TBS) tertaining ideas. Doctor Who The Doctor town to start life anew with her (2007) Tim Allen. Santa Claus Movie “Four Christmases” (TBS) must come out of mourning to young daughter. prepares for a busy Christmas (2008) Vince Vaughn. A couple 8 p.m. (ABC) Happy New Year, 2:30 p.m. Family Guy Y2K Charlie Brown Celebrate New causes the apocalypse and the defeat a chilling menace. (LIFE) Movie “All About Christ- with his in-laws and the mischie- struggles to spend Christmas Griffins must find a new source IDAY TV• Tuesday, November 24, 2015 24, November TV• Tuesday, IDAY vous Jack Frost. Year’s Eve with the Peanuts; in- (COM) Jeff Dunham’s Very Special mas Eve” (2012) Haylie Duff. A with all four of their divorced of food. (FMC) parents. cludes ‘She’s a Good Skate, Char- Christmas Special Comedian Jeff party planner needs to choose 3 p.m. Movie “A Christ- (EWTN) Dunham performs a holiday- between a vacation and a huge mas Carol” (1951) Alastair Sim. 9 p.m. (BBC) Doctor Who lie Brown.’ 4 p.m. Vespers of

HOL (HALL) Thanksgiving themed stand-up special with his event. The ghosts of Christmas past, (HALL) Movie “I’m Not Ready for Movie “A Christmas De- (HALL) friends. (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” present and future show a miser tour” (2015) Candace Cameron Christmas” (2015) Alicia Witt. A Movie “Christmas Under (FMC) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the the meaning of Christmas. Bure. Two NYC bound travelers woman’s world is turned upside Wraps” (2014) Candace Camer- (1951) Alastair Sim. The ghosts ‘40s, a young boy wants only one (HALL) Movie “Once Upon a Holi- find themselves linked when a down when she suddenly finds on-Bure. A woman loses her job of Christmas past, present and thing from Santa: an official Red day” (2015) Briana Evigan. A roy- storm waylays their flight. that she can no longer lie. and beau on the same day and al princess runs off from her obli- 9 p.m. (ABC) Rudolph’s Shiny reluctantly accepts a job in Alas- future show a miser the meaning Ryder BB gun. 10 p.m. (EWTN) A Time to Re- ka. of Christmas. (AMC) gations for awhile to see how the New Year Rudolph must find 11 p.m. Movie “Scrooged” member The Christmas story of a (TBS) (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1988) Bill Murray. A callous ex- other half lives. boy who develops his singing Happy, the missing baby new Friends Joey and the gang (TNT) year, before midnight on New get invited by Janine to the ad- (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the ecutive learns the true meaning Movie “A Christmas Story” with a priest. Year’s Eve. vance taping of a New Year’s spe- ‘40s, a young boy wants only one of Christmas when he is visited (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the (LIFE) Movie “Becoming Santa” thing from Santa: an official Red by ghosts. ‘40s, a young boy wants only one 11 p.m. (HALL) Movie “The cial. (2015) Michael Gross. A woman (HALL) Ryder BB gun. (BBC) Doctor Who The Doctor thing from Santa: an official Red introduces her toy designer boy- Christmas Spirit” (2013) Nico- 6 p.m. Movie “North- Ryder BB gun. lette Sheridan. Following an acci- pole” (2014) Tiffani Thiessen. A The Eagle-Tribune • Eagle-Tribune The 8 p.m. (ABC) It’s Your 50th must come out of mourning to friend to her parents, Santa and Christmas, Charlie Brown A ret- (TBS) Movie “A Christ- Mrs. Claus. dent, a woman learns that her boy is called upon to save the defeat a chilling menace. 4 p.m. body is in a coma but her spirit is Northpole and help his mom be- rospective in celebration of the (FMC) Movie “A Christmas Carol” mas Story” (1983) Peter Billings- (TBN) Movie “A Christmas Snow” 50th anniversary of the beloved ley. In the ‘40s, a young boy awake. lieve in holiday magic. (1951) Alastair Sim. The ghosts (2010) Danny Cahill. Christmas (ABC) animated tale. of Christmas past, present and wants only one thing from Santa: has not been the same for a 8 p.m. Dick Clark’s Pri- (CW) Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol future show a miser the meaning an official Red Ryder BB gun. young woman since her father Tuesday, December 29 metime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Magoo is to portray Scrooge in a (COM) Jeff Dunham’s With Ryan Seacrest Celebrating of Christmas. 4:30 p.m. left. 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Princess live from Times Square in New play, but he must first learn the (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” Very Special Christmas Special for Christmas” (2011) Katie Mc- meaning of Christmas. Comedian Jeff Dunham performs York City. (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the Saturday, December 26 Grath. A young woman falls for a (FOX) (HALL) a holiday-themed stand-up spe- Pitbull’s New Year’s Revo- Movie “A Holiday Engage- ‘40s, a young boy wants only one dashing prince when she visits lution Pitbull will be joined by ment” (2011) Haylie Duff. A thing from Santa: an official Red cial with his friends. 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Angel of England for Christmas. (FAM) Christmas” (2015) Jennifer some of his favorite A-list musi- woman hires a man to come Ryder BB gun. Toy Story That Time Forgot 3:30 p.m. (FOOD) Giada’s Holiday cians, DJs and celebrities. home and pretend to be her fian- (NBC) Trixie the triceratops helps the Finnigan. Susan gets her first big 11:35 p.m. Christmas Eve Handbook The ultimate resource (ABC) cé over the holidays. Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in gang to return to Bonnie’s room. break to write a headline story for creative, doable and fun en- 10 p.m. Dick Clark’s Pri- (LIFE) Movie “The Flight Before Rome (HALL) Movie “Tis the Season for about a carved wooden angel. tertaining ideas. metime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Christmas” (2015) Mayim Bialik. Love” (2015) Garry Chalk. An (TBN) God Came Near Based on With Ryan Seacrest Celebrating 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “I’m Not live from Times Square in New A heartbroken woman’s flight Friday, December 25 out-of-work actress returns Max Lucado’s beloved book, God Ready for Christmas” (2015) Ali- home the night before Christmas home; a Christmas romance Came Near. York City. cia Witt. A woman’s world is (FOX) Pitbull’s New is diverted. Noon (COM) Jeff Dunham’s could be better than Broadway. 5 p.m. (TBN) Movie “The Christ- turned upside down when she 11 p.m. (NBC) Very Special Christmas Special (FAM) mas Bunny” (2010) Sophie Bo- Year’s Revolution Pitbull will be Movie “It’s a Wonderful 5 p.m. Movie “Elf” (2003) suddenly finds that she can no joined by some of his favorite A- Life” (1946) James Stewart. An Comedian Jeff Dunham performs Will Ferrell. A man raised as an len. A lonely foster child finds a longer lie. a holiday-themed stand-up spe- lost, injured rabbit in the woods list musicians, DJs and celebri- angel shows a suicidal banker elf at the North Pole travels to 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Christ- how important he has been in cial with his friends. New York to find his true father. on Christmas Eve. ties. mas Detour” (2015) Candace (HALL) the lives of others. (EWTN) Solemn Mass of Christmas (FMC) Movie “A Christmas Carol” 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Christ- Cameron Bure. Two NYC bound Movie “Christmas Land” (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” Day (1951) Alastair Sim. The ghosts mas Detour” (2015) Candace (2015) A woman inherits a travelers find themselves linked Christmas tree farm from her (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the (HALL) Movie “I’m Not Ready for of Christmas past, present and Cameron Bure. Two NYC bound when a storm waylays their future show a miser the meaning travelers find themselves linked grandmother and decides she ‘40s, a young boy wants only one Christmas” (2015) Alicia Witt. A flight. must sell it. thing from Santa: an official Red woman’s world is turned upside of Christmas. when a storm waylays their (TBN) 10 p.m. God Came Near (ABC) Ryder BB gun. down when she suddenly finds (TBN) Movie “A Christmas Wish” flight. Based on Max Lucado’s beloved 11:30 p.m. Dick Clark’s Prime- (TCM) Movie “The Bishop’s Wife” that she can no longer lie. (2010) Kristy Swanson. A woman, 11 p.m. (TBN) Movie “Christmas time New Year’s Rockin’ Eve book, God Came Near. With Ryan Seacrest The count- (1947) Cary Grant. An angel (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” left destitute by her husband, Lodge” (2011) Peter Benson. A historic preservationist restores down to midnight from Times comes to Earth to help a bishop (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the faces a bleak Christmas with her Wednesday, December 30 Square in New York continues. and his wife raise funds to build ‘40s, a young boy wants only one children. an old lodge and also finds the (BBC) a new church. thing from Santa: an official Red (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” love of her life. 2 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Christ- Midnight Doctor Who The 8:20 p.m. (BBC) Doctor Who The Ryder BB gun. (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the (EWTN) Christmas With Collin mas Detour” (2015) Candace Doctor saves a town called Doctor saves a town called (TNT) Raye Featuring Andrea Thomas Cameron Bure. Two NYC bound Christmas from the Time Lord’s 1 p.m. Movie “A Christ- ‘40s, a young boy wants only one greatest enemies. Christmas from the Time Lord’s mas Story” (1983) Peter Billings- thing from Santa: an official Red Country music star Collin Raye travelers find themselves linked greatest enemies. ley. In the ‘40s, a young boy Ryder BB gun. and Andre Thomas perform cher- when a storm waylays their 1 a.m. (HALL) Movie “A Christ- 8:45 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Elf” (2003) wants only one thing from Santa: 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “North- ished Christmas songs. flight. mas Melody” (2015) A single Will Ferrell. A man raised as an an official Red Ryder BB gun. pole” (2014) Tiffani Thiessen. A 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Merry mother moves back to her home- (EWTN) Sunday, December 27 Matrimony” (2015) Jessica town to start life anew with her elf at the North Pole travels to 1:30 p.m. Keep Christ in boy is called upon to save the young daughter. New York to find his true father. Christmas A tour behind the Northpole and help his mom be- Lowndes. An advertising execu- lieve in holiday magic. 4 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Hitched tive lands her dream assignment; 1:10 a.m. (ABC) Dick Clark’s Prime- 9 p.m. (ABC) A Charlie Brown scenes of the making of ‘Santa’s for the Holidays” (2012) Joey Christmas The Peanuts search for Priority,’ a Christmas evangomer- (LIFE) Movie “Crazy for Christ- but is paired with her ex boy- time New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Lawrence. A man and woman friend. With Ryan Seacrest The count- the meaning of Christmas cial. mas” (2005) Andrea Roth. On agree to pose as each other’s sig- amongst all the commercialism. (FMC) Christmas Eve, a single mother 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “12 Gifts of down to midnight from Times Movie “A Christmas Carol” nificant other to their families. Square in New York continues. (AMC) Movie “Jingle All the Way” (1951) Alastair Sim. The ghosts finds herself having to chauffeur Christmas” (2015) Katrina Law. an eccentric client. 8 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Boy- Anna is hired to become a per- (1996) Arnold Schwarzenegger. A of Christmas past, present and friend for Christmas” (2004) Kel- father frantically searches for a future show a miser the meaning (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” sonal shopper for Marc, an up- Friday, January 1 li Williams. A girl tells Santa she tight corporate executive. last-minute Christmas gift for his of Christmas. (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the (ABC) (NBC) wants a boyfriend for Christmas (CW) 11 a.m. Tournament son. (HALL) Movie “A Christmas Melo- ‘40s, a young boy wants only one and he turns up 19 years later. 8 p.m. iHeartRadio Jingle of Roses Parade Spirited march- thing from Santa: an official Red Ball Featuring performances by (FMC) Movie “A Christmas Carol” dy” (2015) A single mother 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas ing bands, majestic floral floats, (1951) Alastair Sim. The ghosts moves back to her hometown to Ryder BB gun. top recording artists as well as at Cartwright’s” (2014) Alicia emerging new talent. and high-stepping equestrian of Christmas past, present and Witt. A single unemployed mom units. FINAL-1 Fri, Nov 20, 2015 7:53:00 PM S13 The Eagle-Tribune • HolidayTV Taste of the Season

Aunt Chris's Cherry Flips

By Christine Caletti HOL hese cookies were made every IDAY TV • Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Christmas that I can remember Tby my mother and were a family favorite. Topped with a red or green maraschi-

no cherry, we only expected this cookie treat

at Christmas time. When my mother passed

away, I took it upon myself to make a batch of

these cookies each year for my family, follow-

ing my mother’s tradition of making Cherry

Flips every Christmas. Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose lour ½ cup granulated sugar, plus ½ cup for dipping ½ cup packed dark brown sugar ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened Jonathan Bennett hosts “Christmas Cake Wars” 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoons ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground allspice ¼ teaspoon table salt Ready, set, bake! 1 egg yolk 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ‘Cake Wars: Christmas’ wraps up competition 1 tablespoon inely grated orange zest 1 tablespoon inely grated ginger By Andrew Warren competition, and after a grueling holiday-themed ½ cup molasses, light or dark TV Media few weeks, the winning sweets team will be un- Directions: wrapping a cool $50,000. he holidays always bring out the best in If you haven’t been following along since the be- • Pre-heat over to 350° F. people. Maybe it’s the joy of giving. Perhaps ginning, it’s easy to jump in for the inale. Despite • Cream shortening and butter with powdered sugar. Tit’s all the togetherness with family and what the title suggests, this Yuletide battle isn’t just • Add salt, almond extract, lour and walnuts. Mix friends. Maybe it’s the ierce competition between about cakes: it’s about creating sweet, sweet edibles well. peers. that are simply mind-blowing in their creativity • Chill dough for at least one hour. Wait, what? and scale. • Roll into balls and top with cherry quarter. We’re not talking about neighborhood vs. neigh- Unlike most of Food Network’s cooking competi- • Bake on an ungreased pan for 12-15 minutes. borhood clashes to see who can put up the most tions, the bakers in “Cake Wars: Christmas” aren’t • While still warm, dust with powdered sugar. awe-inspiring lighting display — always a seasonal flying solo — much like Rudolph, they’re part of a favorite for sitcoms. team. No, this is about Christmas’ sweet side. Monday While Santa has nine reindeer, these are teams themselves an advantage for the inal test: to make nights on Food Network have been all about bakers of three: a cake artist, a sugar sculptor and a master gingerbread houses worthy of a $50,000 price tag. throwing down since early November, and it’s all food carver. It’s been a tough few weeks for the competitors, inally coming to a head Monday, Dec. 14. With only the two best teams left, though, the but $50,000 would sure make for a great Christmas That’s the night “Cake Wars: Christmas” host stakes are higher than ever. In the inale’s irst present. “Cake Wars: Christmas” inally has its big Jonathan Bennett (“Mean Girls,” 2004) gets to round, the challenge is to make mind-blowing ed- day Monday, Dec. 14, on Food Network. inally crown a winner of the delectable baking ible snow globes, with the winning team earning The Eagle-Tribune • HOLIDAY TV• Tuesday, November 24, 2015 S14 Holiday FINAL-1 TV Holiday Coloring Page Fri, Nov20,20157:53:03PM Holiday Coloring

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HolidayTV Holiday Crossword The Eagle-Tribune • Holiday Crossword 51 Eves, for short his sleigh, approx. 52 Spelled-out doubled letters in 25 1825: "Ave Maria" composer, HOL Donner and "O Tannenbaum" Franz __ (b.1797 - d.1828) and Cinnamon 27 The Brian Setzer Orchestra IDAY TV • Tuesday, November 24, 2015 album: '__ That Crazy Christmas' DOWN 28 Galilee's li'l locale 1 Christmas tree selection 29 Retro toy, __ Hoop 2 "__ you the lucky one!" (That's a 30 Equipped for going downhill at great gift you got!) the resort: 2 wds. 3 Shortened line, such as Hor. or 34 Snowy formation along a Vert. plowed street 4 Sanctify 35 Christmas movie starring Will 5 King John's Christmas poet's Ferrell monogram (Hint! He's famous 36 "We Three Kings of Orient Are" for Winnie-the-Pooh) part: "King forever, ceasing 6 Choir songs never / Over us all to __." 7 "Winter Wonderland" snippet: 37 Prayer enders "Gone away, is the __ / Here to 38 Model __ set (Classic gift) stay, is the..." 39 Replies to the New Year's Eve 8 Caviar party invitation 9 Christianity, e.g. 42 Suffix like -ette 11 Nativity scene at Christmas 43 "__, _ wish Christmas were here 13 "The Twelve Days of Christmas" already!" bit: "...__ _ partridge in..." 44 Not, to a Noel celebrator 16 River islet 45 __. policy (Store's rule about 18 Abbreviated last name of Buzz purchases) of the 'Toy Story' movies 23 Fa followers in "Deck the Halls" 24 When Santa is set to take off on Solution

ACROSS 20 Opp. of left 37 'The Christmas Album' singer 1 Scoundrel, like Ebenezer Scrooge 21 Little parts of dollars [abbr.] Mr. Green, and namesakes 4 "__, humbug!" 22 Barnyard building 38 1901 was his (initials) first 7 "It's soo freezing!" 25 "Once bitten and twice __...": Christmas as U.S. President 10 British actor Mr. Christmas Part of "Last Christmas" by 40 __ of hay 12 "Good King Wenceslas" bit: "... Wham! 41 'Noise' suffix (New Year's Eve when the snow __ round about / 26 "Can _ __ least be given a hint?" party props) Deep and crisp and even." (Gift-guesser's query) 43 Chestnuts are roasting on one 13 Stuff in much-needed-in-Winter 27 Gadget for chopping the Christ- in "The Christmas Song": 2 wds. balm mas dinner veggies 46 __ _ _-formation (Way for going- 14 __ Santa... (Beginning of a letter 29 Party platter fare, __ _'oeuvres South-for-the-Winter geese to headed for the North Pole) 31 'Cold' suffix (Rather chilly) fly) 15 Song for Advent: "O Come, O 32 And, to 33 Across and 25 Down 47 First word in "Carol of the Bells" Come, __" 33 1818: "Silent Night" com- 48 Basic category [abbr.] 17 Heavenly ornaments poser, Franz Xaver __ (b.1787 49 Prune the Poinsettia 19 Brood of pheasants - d.1863) 50 'Tour' suffix (Vacationer) FINAL-1 Fri, Nov 20, 2015 7:53:11 PM

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6:30 p.m. (FAM) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the (1989) Chevy Chase. A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red relatives during the Christmas holidays. Friday, Dec. 25 on BBC America Ryder BB gun. 7 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Christmas With the Kranks” (2004) Tim Allen. 1 p.m. (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. In Luther and Nora Krank scramble to create the perfect Christmas for the ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official their daughter. Red Ryder BB gun. (BBC) Doctor Who The Doctor must come out of mourning to defeat 1:30 p.m. (EWTN) Keep Christ in Christmas A tour behind the scenes of a chilling menace. the making of ‘Santa’s Priority,’ a Christmas evangomercial. (COM) Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special Comedian Jeff (FMC) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) Alastair Sim. The ghosts of Dunham performs a holiday-themed stand-up special with his Christmas past, present and future show a miser the meaning of friends. Christmas. (FMC) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) Alastair Sim. The ghosts of (HALL) Movie “A Christmas Melody” (2015) A single mother moves Christmas past, present and future show a miser the meaning of back to her hometown to start life anew with her young daughter. Christmas. 2 p.m. (LIFE) Movie “The Santa Con” (2014) Barry Watson. A (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the small-time con man is ordered to take a job as a store Santa during ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red the holidays. IDAY TV• Tuesday, November 24, 2015 24, November TV• Tuesday, IDAY Ryder BB gun. (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the 8 p.m. (ABC) It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown A retrospec- ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red

HOL tive in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the beloved animated Ryder BB gun. tale. 2:15 p.m. (FAM) Movie “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” (CW) Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol Magoo is to portray Scrooge in a Photo courtesy BBC Worldwide Limited (2007) Tim Allen. Santa Claus prepares for a busy Christmas with his play, but he must first learn the meaning of Christmas. lex Kingston makes her highly antici- in-laws and the mischievous Jack Frost. (HALL) Movie “A Holiday Engagement” (2011) Haylie Duff. A woman 3 p.m. (FMC) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) Alastair Sim. The hires a man to come home and pretend to be her fiancé over the pated return as Professor River Song in ghosts of Christmas past, present and future show a miser the holidays. the 2015 “Doctor Who” Christmas special. meaning of Christmas. (LIFE) Movie “The Flight Before Christmas” (2015) Mayim Bialik. A A (HALL) Movie “Once Upon a Holiday” (2015) Briana Evigan. A royal heartbroken woman’s flight home the night before Christmas is di- It’s Christmas Day sometime in the future and princess runs off from her obligations for awhile to see how the verted. the TARDIS waits idly in a snowy village for its other half lives. (NBC) Movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) James Stewart. An angel next adventure which, as always, is just around (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the shows a suicidal banker how important he has been in the lives of ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red

The Eagle-Tribune • Eagle-Tribune The others. the corner. The good Doctor’s wife was last seen Ryder BB gun. (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the in the 2013 episode “The Name of the Doctor,” 4 p.m. (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. In ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red the ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Ryder BB gun. and her mysterious appearance this Christmas Red Ryder BB gun. (TCM) Movie “The Bishop’s Wife” (1947) Cary Grant. An angel comes marks the irst time fans will see her meet her 4:30 p.m. (COM) Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special Come- to Earth to help a bishop and his wife raise funds to build a new Time Lord husband’s newest incarnation: Peter dian Jeff Dunham performs a holiday-themed stand-up special with church. Capaldi’s 12th Doctor. his friends. 8:20 p.m. (BBC) Doctor Who The Doctor saves a town called Christmas (FAM) Toy Story That Time Forgot Trixie the triceratops helps the from the Time Lord’s greatest enemies. gang to return to Bonnie’s room. 11 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Scrooged” (1988) Bill Murray. A callous exec- 8:45 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Elf” (2003) Will Ferrell. A man raised as an elf (HALL) Movie “Tis the Season for Love” (2015) Garry Chalk. An out- at the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father. utive learns the true meaning of Christmas when he is visited by of-work actress returns home; a Christmas romance could be better 9 p.m. (ABC) A Charlie Brown Christmas The Peanuts search for the ghosts. than Broadway. meaning of Christmas amongst all the commercialism. (BBC) Doctor Who The Doctor must come out of mourning to defeat 5 p.m. (FAM) Movie “Elf” (2003) Will Ferrell. A man raised as an elf (AMC) Movie “Jingle All the Way” (1996) Arnold Schwarzenegger. A a chilling menace. at the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father. father frantically searches for a last-minute Christmas gift for his (FMC) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) Alastair Sim. The ghosts of (FMC) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) Alastair Sim. The ghosts of son. Christmas past, present and future show a miser the meaning of Christmas past, present and future show a miser the meaning of (FMC) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) Alastair Sim. The ghosts of Christmas. Christmas. Christmas past, present and future show a miser the meaning of (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the (TBN) Movie “A Christmas Wish” (2010) Kristy Swanson. A woman, Christmas. ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red left destitute by her husband, faces a bleak Christmas with her chil- (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the Ryder BB gun. dren. ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red (TNT) (NBC) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the Ryder BB gun. 11:35 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red 9:45 p.m. (BBC) Doctor Who The Doctor and Clara call on Santa for Ryder BB gun. help when they are trapped on an arctic base. Friday, December 25 6 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Northpole” (2014) Tiffani Thiessen. A boy is 10 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Christmas Melody” (2015) A single mother Noon (COM) Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special Come- called upon to save the Northpole and help his mom believe in holi- moves back to her hometown to start life anew with her young day magic. daughter. dian Jeff Dunham performs a holiday-themed stand-up special with his friends. (LIFE) Movie “Crazy for Christmas” (2005) Andrea Roth. On Christ- (LIFE) Movie “All About Christmas Eve” (2012) Haylie Duff. A party mas Eve, a single mother finds herself having to chauffeur an ec- planner needs to choose between a vacation and a huge event. (EWTN) Solemn Mass of Christmas Day centric client. (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the (HALL) Movie “I’m Not Ready for Christmas” (2015) Alicia Witt. A (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. In the ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red woman’s world is turned upside down when she suddenly finds that ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red Ryder BB gun. she can no longer lie. Ryder BB gun.