The holiday season is here, and there’s no better way to embrace the magic of the season than to cozy on up and watch all your favorite holiday movies. Whether you’re in the mood to watch new heartwarming romances, classic holiday films or animated Christmas specials, DIRECTV has something for everyone this holiday season.
This guide is your ultimate watchlist with information on how and when to watch all your favorite holiday films. Check out the detailed programming list for Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas,” Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas,” Lifetime’s “It’s A Wonderful Lifetime,” and more. So grab a cup of hot chocolate and settle in for some holiday binge-watching with DIRECTV.
Click on the below links to jump directly to your favorite holiday specials to learn what’s on and how to watch.
- Freeform’s ’25 Days of Christmas’
- Hallmark Channel’s ‘Countdown To Christmas’
- Lifetime’s ‘It’s A Wonderful Lifetime’
- AMC’s ‘Best Christmas Ever’
- Paramount Holiday Specials
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Freeform’s ’25 Days of Christmas’
Looking for a place to watch all your favorite holiday movies? Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” is that place. Every year starting on December 1, Freeform brings its traditional lineup of beloved holiday classics, animated Christmas specials and feel-good movies to your home. From Home Alone to Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) to The Santa Clause, these movies are the ultimate dose of Christmas cheer. Rediscover classic TV specials like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Little Drummer Boy and Frosty the Snowman. Plus, don’t miss Freeform Premiere specials, including Dashing Through the Snow and Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You.
How To Watch Freeform on DIRECTV
You can tune into Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas on DIRECTV channel 311.
Freeform’s ’25 Days of Christmas’ Schedule
Sunday, December 1
7:00 a.m. – Prep & Landing
7:30 a.m. – Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas
9:00 a.m. – Mickey’s Twice Upon A Christmas
10:30 a.m. – Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You – Freeform Premiere
12:30 p.m. – Arthur Christmas
2:35 p.m. – Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
4:15 p.m. – Moana
6:45 p.m. – Home Alone
9:15 p.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
11:55 p.m. – Home Alone 3
Monday, December 2
7:00 a.m. – Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You
10:30 a.m. – Arthur Christmas
12:35 p.m. – Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
3:10 p.m. – Home Alone
5:40 p.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
8:20 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
12:00 a.m. – Black Nativity
Tuesday, December 3
7:00 a.m. – Black Nativity
10:30 a.m. – The Preacher’s Wife
1:10 p.m. – Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
3:10 p.m. – Disney’s A Christmas Carol
5:15 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
7:55 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
9:55 p.m. – Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
12:00 a.m. – Home Alone 3
Wednesday, December 4
7:00 a.m. – Jingle All the Way
10:30 a.m. – The Little Drummer Boy (1968)
11:00 a.m. – Home Alone – Freeform Pop’n Knowledge
1:30 p.m. – Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
2:30 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
4:30 p.m. – The Santa Clause
6:30 p.m. – The Santa Clause 2
8:55 p.m. – The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
12:00 a.m. – The Mistle-Tones
Thursday, December 5
7:00 a.m. – Jingle All the Way 2
10:30 a.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
12:30 p.m. – Disney’s A Christmas Carol
2:30 p.m. – Arthur Christmas
4:30 p.m. – Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
6:00 p.m. – Frozen
8:25 p.m. – Frozen II
10:30 p.m. – Olaf’s Frozen Adventure
12:00 a.m. – Holiday in Handcuffs
Friday, December 6
7:00 a.m. – Cricket on the Hearth
8:00 a.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
12:00 p.m. – Arthur Christmas
2:05 p.m. – Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
3:40 p.m. – Disney’s A Christmas Carol
5:45 p.m. – Home Alone
8:15 p.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
10:55 p.m. – Noelle
1:00 a.m. – Cricket on the Hearth
Saturday, December 7
7:00 a.m. – Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You
9:10 a.m. – Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws
11:15 a.m. – The Search for Santa Paws
1:20 p.m. – Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
3:25 p.m. – Home Alone
5:55 p.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
8:35 p.m. – Frosty the Snowman
9:10 p.m. – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
10:15 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
12:55 a.m. – Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
Sunday, December 8
7:00 a.m. – The Family Man (2000)
10:00 a.m. – The Santa Clause
12:00 p.m. – The Santa Clause 2
2:30 p.m. – The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
4:30 p.m. – Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
5:35 p.m. – Frosty the Snowman
6:10 p.m. – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
7:15 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
9:55 p.m. – Dashing Through the Snow (2023) – Freeform Premiere
12:00 a.m. – Santa’s Little Helper (2015) – Freeform Premiere
Monday, December 9
7:00 a.m. – Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
10:30 a.m. – Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas
12:00 p.m. – The Santa Clause
2:00 p.m. – The Santa Clause 2
4:25 p.m. – The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
6:30 p.m. – Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
9:00 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
12:00 a.m. – Arthur Christmas
Tuesday, December 10
7:00 a.m. – Santa’s Little Helper (2015)
10:30 a.m. – Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas
12:00 p.m. – Arthur Christmas
2:00 p.m. – Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
4:30 p.m. – Disney’s A Christmas Carol
6:30 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
8:30 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
12:00 a.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
Wednesday, December 11
7:00 a.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
10:30 a.m. – Cricket on the Hearth
11:30 a.m. – Jingle All the Way
1:30 p.m. – Jingle All the Way 2
3:30 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
6:00 p.m. – Home Alone
8:25 p.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
12:00 a.m. – I’ll Be Home for Christmas (1998)
Thursday, December 12
7:00 a.m. – I’ll Be Home for Christmas (1998)
10:30 a.m. – The Little Drummer Boy (1968)
11:00 a.m. – Toy Story that Time Forgot
11:30 a.m. – Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
1:30 p.m. – Home Alone
3:55 p.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
6:30 p.m. – The Santa Clause
8:35 p.m. – The Santa Clause 2
12:00 a.m. – The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Friday, December 13
7:00 a.m. – Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws
9:05 a.m. – The Search for Santa Paws
11:10 a.m. – Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
1:10 p.m. – Toy Story
3:10 p.m. – Toy Story 2
5:15 p.m. – Toy Story 3
7:45 p.m. – Toy Story 4
9:50 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
12:30 a.m. – Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas
Saturday, December 14
7:00 a.m. – The Family Man (2000)
10:00 a.m. – Disney’s A Christmas Carol
12:00 p.m. – Noelle
2:05 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
4:05 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
6:45 p.m. – Home Alone
9:15 p.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
11:55 p.m. – Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You
Sunday, December 15
7:00 a.m. – Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas
8:30 a.m. – Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You
10:30 a.m. – Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
12:10 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
2:10 p.m. – Home Alone
4:40 p.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
7:20 p.m. – The Santa Clause
9:25 p.m. – The Santa Clause 2
11:55 p.m. – The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Monday, December 16
7:00 a.m. – Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You
9:00 a.m. – The Santa Clause
11:05 a.m. – The Santa Clause 2
1:30 p.m. – The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
3:35 p.m. – Home Alone
6:05 p.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
8:45 p.m. – Frosty the Snowman
9:20 p.m. – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
10:25 p.m. – Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
11:30 p.m. – Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
Tuesday, December 17
7:00 a.m. – Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws
10:30 a.m. – Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
1:05 p.m. – Home Alone
3:35 p.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
6:15 p.m. – Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
7:20 p.m. – Frosty the Snowman
7:55 p.m. – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
9:00 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
12:00 a.m. – Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
Wednesday, December 18
7:00 a.m. – The Search for Santa Paws
10:30 a.m. – Disney’s A Christmas Carol
12:30 p.m. – Arthur Christmas
2:30 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
4:30 p.m. – The Santa Clause
6:30 p.m. – The Santa Clause 2
8:55 p.m. – The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
12:00 a.m. – Black Nativity
Thursday, December 19
7:00 a.m. – Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
10:30 a.m. – Merry Madagascar
11:00 a.m. – Arthur Christmas
1:05 p.m. – Home Alone
3:35 p.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
6:15 p.m. – Dashing Through the Snow (2023)
8:20 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
12:00 a.m. – Disney’s A Christmas Carol
Friday, December 20
7:00 a.m. – Merry Madagascar
7:30 a.m. – The Little Drummer Boy (1968)
8:00 a.m. – The Santa Clause
10:00 a.m. – The Santa Clause 2
12:25 p.m. – The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
2:25 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
5:00 p.m. – Home Alone
7:25 p.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
10:00 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
12:00 a.m. – Arthur Christmas
Saturday, December 21
7:00 a.m. – The Little Drummer Boy (1968)
7:30 a.m. – Arthur Christmas
9:30 a.m. – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
11:30 a.m. – Home Alone – Freeform Pop’n Knowledge
2:00 p.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
4:35 p.m. – Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
5:40 p.m. – Frosty the Snowman
6:15 p.m. – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
7:20 p.m. – The Santa Clause
9:25 p.m. – The Santa Clause 2
11:55 p.m. – The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Sunday, December 22
7:00 a.m. – Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
9:35 a.m. – Disney’s A Christmas Carol
11:40 a.m. – Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
1:20 p.m. – Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
2:25 p.m. – Frosty the Snowman
3:00 p.m. – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
4:05 p.m. – Home Alone
6:35 p.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
9:15 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
11:55 p.m. – Arthur Christmas
Monday, December 23
7:00 a.m. – The Preacher’s Wife
9:30 a.m. – Disney’s A Christmas Carol
11:35 a.m. – Arthur Christmas
1:40 p.m. – Olaf’s Frozen Adventure
2:10 p.m. – Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
3:50 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
6:30 p.m. – Home Alone
9:00 p.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
11:40 p.m. – Last Christmas
Tuesday, December 24
7:00 a.m. – Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
10:30 a.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
1:00 p.m. – The Santa Clause
3:00 p.m. – The Santa Clause 2
5:25 p.m. – The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
7:30 p.m. – Frosty the Snowman
8:00 p.m. – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
9:00 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
12:00 a.m. – Disney’s A Christmas Carol
Wednesday, December 25
7:00 a.m. – Disney’s A Christmas Carol
10:30 a.m. – Frosty the Snowman
11:00 a.m. – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
2:00 p.m. – The Santa Clause
4:00 p.m. – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
6:00 p.m. – Home Alone
8:25 p.m. – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
12:00 a.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
Hallmark Channel’s ‘Countdown To Christmas’
It wouldn’t be the holiday season without Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown To Christmas.” Enjoy hours of heartwarming holiday movies filled with cute romances in snowy small-town settings. Sure they might be a little bit cheesy, but during the busy holiday season, they’re exactly what is needed to unwind and embrace the magic of Christmas. And Hallmark is counting down to December 25 by releasing a brand-new holiday movie every weekend! Plus, don’t miss the highly anticipated Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, starring Hunter King and Tyler Hynes. Check on the trailer now!
How To Watch Hallmark Channel
Watch all your favorite holiday Hallmark movies this season on DIRECTV channel 312.
‘Countdown to Christmas’ Schedule
‘Believe in Christmas’
Saturday, November 30 | 6 p.m./5 p.m. Central
‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story’
Saturday, November 30 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘The Finnish Line’
Sunday, December 1 | 6 p.m./5 p.m. Central
‘The Christmas Quest’
Sunday, December 1 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘A Dance in the Snow’
Thursday, December 5 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘Private Princess Christmas’
Friday, December 6 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘Sugarplummed’
Saturday, December 7 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘Leah’s Perfect Gift’
Sunday, December 8 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘All I Need for Christmas’
Thursday, December 12 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘Hanukkah On The Rocks’
Friday, December 13 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘The Santa Class’
Saturday, December 14 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘Following Yonder Star’
Sunday, December 15 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘Trading Up Christmas’
Thursday, December 19 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story’ (Extended Cut)
Friday, December 20 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘Happy Howlidays’
Saturday, December 21 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘Three Wiser Men and A Boy’ (Extended Cut)
Sunday, December 22 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
AMC’s ‘Best Christmas Ever’
Make your holidays merry and bright with AMC’s “Best Christmas Ever.” Starting on November 30 and going through December 26, 2024, AMC is offering over 550 hours of your favorite holiday programming. Put on family favorites like National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and The Polar Express or relive the magic of timeless classic Christmas movies like Miracle on 34th Street and Jack Frost. And if you’re in the mood for something untraditional this holiday season, tune into the Everything is Christmas Marathon on December 6 to watch movies like Ghostbusters II, Gremlins and Die Hard.
So whether you’re trimming the tree or wrapping presents, AMC’s “Best Christmas Ever” has your holiday entertainment covered.
How To Watch AMC
Catch AMC’s “Best Christmas Ever” on DIRECTV channel 254 or stream on AMC+.
AMC Network’s ‘Best Christmas Ever’ Schedule
Saturday, November 30
7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. – AMC Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Christmas with the Kranks
11:00 p.m. – The Great Outdoors
Sunday, December 1
7:00 p.m. – AMC Celebrates the 35th Anniversary of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
9:15 p.m. – Elf
11:15 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Monday, December 2
7:00 p.m. – AMC Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of The Polar Express
9:00 p.m. – Elf
11:00 p.m. – Fred Clause
Tuesday, December 3
6:00 p.m. – Elf
8:00 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:15 p.m. – Uncle Buck
12:30 a.m. – The Great Outdoors
Wednesday, December 4
5:45 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
8:00 p.m. – Four Christmases
10:00 p.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
12:00 a.m. – Jack Frost (1998)
Thursday, December 5
6:00 p.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
8:00 p.m. – Elf
10:00 p.m. – Elf
12:00 a.m. – Vegas Vacation
Friday, December 6
Everything is Christmas Marathon:
4:00 p.m. – Ghostbusters II
6:30 p.m. – Trading Places
9:00 p.m. – Die Hard
12:00 a.m. – Gremlins
Saturday, December 7
Merry ‘80s Marathon:
11:30 a.m. – The Great Outdoors
1:30 p.m. – Ghostbusters (1984)
4:00 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Vacation
6:00 p.m. – Planes, Trains & Automobiles
8:00 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:15 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
12:30 a.m. – Planes, Trains & Automobiles
2:30 a.m. – The Great Outdoors
Sunday, December 8
Best Elf Marathon:
5:00 p.m. – The Polar Express
7:00 p.m. – Elf
9:00 p.m. – Elf
11:00 p.m. – Fred Clause
Monday, December 9
7:00 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
9:15 p.m. – Four Christmases
11:15 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Tuesday, December 10
6:00 p.m. – Four Christmases
8:00 p.m. – Elf
10:00 p.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
12:00 a.m. – National Lampoon’s Vacation
Wednesday, December 11
6:00 p.m. – Elf
8:00 p.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
10:00 p.m. – Trading Places
12:30 a.m. – National Lampoon’s European Vacation
Thursday, December 12
5:30 p.m. – Trading Places
8:00 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:15 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
12:30 a.m. – Vegas Vacation
Friday, December 13
Christmas Magic Marathon:
9:15 a.m. – The Leprechauns’ Christmas Gold
9:45 a.m. – Pinocchio’s Christmas
11:00 a.m. – The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
12:15 p.m. – The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
12:45 p.m. – Rudolph’s Shiny New Year
2:00 p.m. – Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July
4:30 p.m. – Jack Frost (1979)
5:45 p.m. – Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
6:15 p.m. – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
6:45 p.m. – The Year Without a Santa Claus
8:00 p.m. – The Polar Express
10:00 p.m. – Fred Claus
Saturday, December 14
Christmas All the Way Marathon:
5:00 p.m. – The Polar Express
7:00 p.m. – Elf
9:00 p.m. – Four Christmases
11:00 p.m. – Elf
Sunday, December 15
Holiday Hijinks Marathon:
4:00 p.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
6:00 p.m. – Uncle Buck
8:15 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:30 p.m. – Trading Places
1:00 a.m. – Uncle Buck
Monday, December 16
5:45 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
8: p.m. – Elf
10:00 p.m. – Vegas Vacation
12:00 a.m. – National Lampoon’s Vacation
Tuesday, December 17
6:00 p.m. – Elf
8:00 p.m. – Four Christmases
10:00 p.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
12:00 a.m. – Fred Claus
Wednesday, December 18
6:00 p.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
8:00 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:15 p.m. – The Polar Express
12:15 a.m. – Jack Frost (1998)
Thursday, December 19
5:45 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
8:00 p.m. – Elf
10:00 p.m. – Elf
12:00 a.m. – Trading Places
Friday, December 20
Christmas Candy Marathon:
4:00 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Vacation
6:00 p.m. – The Great Outdoors
8:00 p.m. – Uncle Buck
10:15 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Vacation
12:15 a.m. – The Great Outdoors
Saturday, December 21
Naughty or Nice Weekend:
12:30 p.m. – Snow Day
2:30 p.m. – Uncle Buck
4:45 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
7:00 p.m. – Elf
9:00 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
11:15 p.m. – Elf
1:15 a.m. – Four Christmases
3:15 a.m. – Overboard (1987)
Sunday, December 22
Naughty or Nice Weekend continues:
6:00 a.m. – Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July
8:30 a.m. – The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
9:45 a.m. – Jack Frost (1979)
11 a.m. – The Polar Express
1:00 p.m. – Four Christmases
3:00 p.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
5:00 p.m. – Elf
7:00 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
9:15 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
11:30 p.m. – Elf
1:30 a.m. – The Polar Express
Monday, December 23
6:00 p.m. – Four Christmases
8:00 p.m. – Elf
10:00 p.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
12:00 a.m. – The Polar Express
Tuesday, December 24
Best Christmas Marathon:
5:45 a.m. – The Year Without a Santa Claus
7:00 a.m. – Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July
9:30 a.m. – Fred Claus
12:00 p.m. – Four Christmases
2:00 p.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
4:00 p.m. – The Polar Express
6:00 p.m. – Elf
8:00 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:15 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
12:30 a.m. – Trading Places
3:00 a.m. – Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
5:15 a.m. – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
5:45 a.m. – The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
Wednesday, December 25
Best Christmas Marathon (continued):
7:00 a.m. – Jack Frost (1979)
8:15 a.m. – The Year Without a Santa Claus
9:30 a.m. – Jack Frost (1998)
12:00 p.m. – The Polar Express
2:00 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
4:15 p.m. – Elf
6:15 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
8:30 p.m. – Elf
10:30 p.m. – Four Christmases
12:30 a.m. – Fred Claus
3:00 a.m. – Eight Crazy Nights
4:45 a.m. – The Year Without a Santa Claus
Thursday, December 26
Holiday Hangover:
9:00 a.m. – Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
9:30 a.m. – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
10:00 a.m. – The Polar Express
12:00 p.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
2:00 p.m. – Fred Claus
4:30 p.m. – Four Christmases
6:30 p.m. – Elf
8:30 p.m. – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10:45 p.m. – Christmas with the Kranks
12:45 a.m. – The Polar Express
2:45 a.m. – Elf
4:45 a.m. – The Leprechauns’ Christmas Gold
5:15 a.m. – The Little Drummer Boy Book II
Lifetime’s ‘It’s A Wonderful Lifetime’
Get ready for a sleigh-full of heartwarming holiday entertainment during Lifetime’s annual “It’s A Wonderful Lifetime.” Celebrate the magic of the holidays with movies filled with romance, joy and laughter. And every weekend in November and December, Lifetime is releasing a brand-new holiday movie that’s sure to brighten your holiday spirit. Check out the video below for a sneak peek at some of the new movies coming your way.
How To Watch Lifetime
Gather your loved ones and watch “It’s A Wonderful Lifetime” on DIRECTV channel 252.
‘It’s A Wonderful Lifetime’ New Movies Schedule
In addition to a full lineup of Lifetime holiday movies, mark your calendars for these new “It’s A Wonderful Lifetime” movie premiers.
‘Make Or Bake Christmas’
Sunday, December 1 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘A Very Merry Beauty Salon’
Saturday, December 7 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘How To Fall In Love By Christmas’
Sunday, December 8 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘The Holiday Junkie’
Saturday, December 14 | | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘Christmas on the Alpaca Farm’
Sunday, December 15 | | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘A Carpenter Christmas Romance’
Saturday, December 21 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
‘Engaged By Christmas’
Sunday, December 22 | 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central
Paramount Holiday Specials
Paramount is spreading holiday cheer across its networks with festive specials on Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, CBS and BET. Keep your kids entertained with brand-new episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants during 25 Days of SpongeMas. Laugh with comedian Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas. Plus, ring in the new year with New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash. No matter which network you watch this holiday season, you’re sure to find plenty of Christmas joy for viewers of all ages.
How To Watch Paramount Networks
Check your local listings to find the DIRECTV CBS channel in your area or stream with Paramount+.
Nickelodeon | Channel 300
Nick Jr. | Channel 301
BET | Channel 329
Paramount Holiday Schedule
‘SpongeBob SquarePants: Sandy’s Country Christmas’
Monday, December 2 | 5 p.m. | Nickelodeon
‘25 Days of SpongeMas’
Monday, December 2 – Tuesday, December 24 | 5 p.m. | Nickelodeon
‘Happy PAW-LIDAYS’
Monday, December 2 – Tuesday, December 24 | 10 a.m. on Nickelodeon & 5 p.m. on Nick Jr.
‘So Fly Christmas’
Tuesday, December 3 | 10 p.m. | BET or stream on BET+
‘Never Alone for Christmas’
Tuesday, December 10 | 10 p.m. | BET or stream on BET+
‘Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas’
Thursday, December 19 | 9 p.m. | CBS or stream on Paramount+
‘National Christmas Tree Lighting’
Friday, December 20 | 8 p.m. | CBS or stream on Paramount+
‘Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays’
Friday, December 20 | 9 p.m. | CBS or stream on Paramount+
‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’
Tuesday, December 31 | 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. | CBS or stream on Paramount+
Keep the holiday marathon going with these great Christmas movies and holiday films on DIRECTV.
Watch Holiday Movies on DIRECTV
DIRECTV is your home to watch all your favorite holiday movies, Christmas specials and TV shows this year. Don’t have DIRECTV? Well, you’re in luck because this holiday season, DIRECTV is gifting up to $625 in value. Shop our packages to select the perfect one for you and get access to all your favorite movie channels, TV shows and sports. It’s fast and easy to sign up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which channels have holiday movies?
Hallmark Holiday, Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas,” AMC’s “Best Christmas Ever,” Lifetime’s “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime,” and Paramount Holiday are all showing holiday movies this year. Watch with DIRECTV.
Where can I watch holiday movies?
You can watch all your favorite holiday movies, Christmas specials and festive TV shows on DIRECTV.
