With the calendar page turning to December, TV is turning to holiday programming in full force. Each week, we’ll list the KidGlue top picks for family viewing for every night of the week. Sometimes, there’s just too many awesome things to choose from, so we’ll give you some alternate choices. Who said we weren’t diplomatic? The absolutely don’t-miss-it-or-you’ll-regret-it picks are listed in bold.
*Note: All times listed are Eastern. Check your local listings to confirm airtimes.
Sunday, December 20 -
4:30 – Olive, the Other Reindeer (Cartoon Network)
8:00 – White House Christmas 2009 (HGTV) / Christmas in Washington (TNT)
9:00 – The Nativity Story (TNT) / Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Cartoon Network)
10:00 – Prancer (AMC)
Monday, December 21 -
5:00 – Bah Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas (Cartoon Network)
6:00 – Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer (Cartoon Network)
8:00 – I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (ABC)
Tuesday, December 22 -
7:00 – More Crazy Christmas Lights (TLC)
7:15 – Phineas and Ferb – Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation (Disney)
8:00 – Home Alone (FX)/ Jingle All the Way (WGN)
Wednesday, December 23 -
5:30 – Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale (Cartoon Network)
7:00 - Disney Prep & Landing (ABC Family) / Modern Marvels – Christmas Tech (History Channel)
8:00 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas (ABC) / Eloise at Christmastime (Disney)
Thursday, December 24 -
5:00 - Jack Frost (ABC Family)
6:00 - Frosty’s Winter Wonderland (ABC Family)
6:30 - ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (ABC Family)
7:00 - Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (ABC Family)
8:00 - It’s a Wonderful Life (NBC) / Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (ABC Family)
9:00 - The Year Without a Santa Claus (ABC Family)
10:00 - Miser Brothers’ Christmas (ABC Family)
Friday, December 25 -
10:00 am – Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade – LIVE (ABC)
2:00 pm – MythBusters – Holiday Special (Discovery)
4:00 - Miracle on 34th Street (ABC Family)
6:45 - Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas (Disney)
8:05 - Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas (Disney)
Saturday, December 26 -
4:00 - I’ll Be Home for Christmas (Hallmark)
