Holiday Movie Schedule: Christmas 2015

By BARBARA HEINS (Patch Staff)

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — watching a plethora of holiday movies, favorites from childhood and new ones that are sure to become popular with the kids.

This year is the golden anniversary of the first broadcast the beloved Christmas program, ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas.’ Before the 9 p.m. (EST) broadcast Monday night, ABC will air an anniversary special at 8 p.m. hosted by Kristen Bell and featuring the iconic music of Vince Guaraldi. There also will be appearances by Kristin Chenoweth, Matthew Morrison, Sarah McLachlan; Boyz II Men; Pentatonix; David Benoit; and the All-American Boys Chorus.

Among the offerings this season is Wednesday night’s special featuring the lighting of New York City’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. So forget braving the crowds — watch the NBC broadcast in the comforts of home. Ditto when it comes to New Year’s Eve! You can catch ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ and ‘New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly’ on Dec. 31.

Here are some of the holiday movie offerings on television from tvguide.com.

What are your must-see holiday movies? Let us know in the comments.

Thursday, December 24

A Christmas Story TBS | 8:00pm

It’s A Wonderful Life NBC | 8:00pm

It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown ABC | 8:00pm

Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol CW | 8:00pm

A Charlie Brown Christmas ABC | 9:00pm

Friday, December 25

CMA Country Christmas ABC | 8:00pm

Monday, December 28

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown ABC | 8:00pm

Rudolph’s Shiny New Year ABC | 9:00pm

Tuesday, December 29

Kennedy Center Honors CBS | 9:00pm

Thursday, December 31

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2016 ABC | 8:00pm

Pitbull’s New Year’s Revolution, Part 1 FOX | 8:00pm

New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly NBC | 10:00pm

Friday, January 1

Tournament of Roses Parade NBC | 11:00am

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ via imbd.com.