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Ring in the Holiday Season with Must See Festive TV

By Hilary Dickinson | November 24, 2008

At long last it’s the holiday season. The turkeys are about to go in the oven, the tree’s are about to get lit up, and the Christmas tunes are going to start up any minute now. But don’t forget about holiday TV. Gather with your family to watch classic holiday fare like “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and stick around for Hallmark’s new movies to give you some holiday cheer.

Tuesday, Nov. 25: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (ABC, 8/7 c) It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without Snoopy and the Peanuts gang kicking off the holiday season with their annual cartoon. It also makes us thankful we’re not eating Charlie Brown’s serving of toast, pretzels, popcorn and jelly beans for our dinner.

Thursday, Nov. 27: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC, 9 am/8 c) Wake up Thanksgiving Day to the Today show crew presenting giant balloons, floats, bands, and celebrities including David Archuleta, Kristen Chenoweth and Miley Cyrus.

Thursday, Nov. 27: CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute (CNN, 9/8 c) Anderson Cooper’s second annual tribute to America’s best Samaritans makes us thankful for their good deeds and to know there’s good people out there.

Saturday, Nov. 29: Moonlight & Mistletoe (Hallmark Channel, 9/8 c) Typical story of a girl searching for her lost Christmas spirit, but it’s a treat to see “Full House’s” very own D.J., Candace Cameron Bure.

Monday, Dec. 1: Shrek the Halls (ABC, 8/7 c) Move over, Grinch. You’re not the only green creature with your own Christmas special. Mike Myers’ Shrek celebrates Christmas as only an ogre can.

Tuesday, Dec. 2: Santa Claus is Coming to Town (ABC, 8/7c) If classic Holiday fare is more of a treat to you, then don’t miss this traditional show with old time Hollywood actors Fred Astaire and Mickey Rooney voicing.

Wednesday, Dec. 3: Christmas in Rockefeller Center (NBC, 8/7c) Get ready for 30 Rock’s giant Christmas tree to light up while Beyoncé, Tony Bennett, David Cook, Harry Connick Jr., Faith Hill, the Jonas Brothers and the Rascal Flatts sing.

Wednesday, Dec. 3: A Christmas Story (TNT, 8/7 c) The holiday season consists of family, yummy meals, stockings, and Ralphie, the leg lamp and the red rider BB gun of course!

Saturday, Dec. 6: The Christmas Choir (Hallmark Channel, 9/8 c) Hallmark not only has the edge on Christmas cards, it’s also the go-to-place for original holiday movies. This one stars Jason Gedrick who – you guessed it – discovers the real meaning of life.

Wednesday, Dec. 10: Paula’s Home Cooking (Food Network, 5:30/4:30 c) Join Paula Deen to learn how to make holiday fare like sugar and nut glazed brie.

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