DEC. 10
6 p.m. ANNABELLE'S WISH Narrated by Randy Travis. FAM.
6:30 EVEN STEVENS "Heck of a Hanukkah." DISN.
7 THE CHRISTMAS PATH (1999) An angel helps a fatherless boy. FAM.
8 EMERIL LIVE "Christmas, Emeril Style." FOOD.
9 ONE CHRISTMAS (1994) An boy meets his father (Henry Winkler) and a woman (Katharine Hepburn) in New Orleans. HALL.
9 A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN (1991) A man (Kirk Cameron) finds playmates for his sister. LIFE.
9:30 A MOLE'S CHRISTMAS. Animated. DISN.
10:45 JACK FROST (1998) A dead man (Michael Keaton) returns as a snowman. WTBS.
DEC. 11
6 p.m. THE SNOWMAN Narrated by David Bowie. FAM.
6:30 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Narrated by Joel Grey. FAM.
7 RUDOLPH AND FROSTY'S CHRISTMAS IN JULY Frosty saves Rudolph. FAM.
8 CANDID CAMERA CHRISTMAS. PAX
8 CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS With Natalie Cole, Placido Domingo. BRAVO.
9 SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN With Fred Astaire. FAM.
9 THE NIGHT THEY SAVED CHRISTMAS (1984) Oil drilling threatens Santa's factory. HALL.
9 THE CHRISTMAS GIFT (1986) An architect (John Denver) visits a town where everyone believes in Santa. LIFE.
DEC. 12
6 p.m. DONNER A reindeer saves Christmas. FAM.
6:30 THE LEPRECHAUNS' CHRISTMAS GOLD Animated. FAM.
7 MUST BE SANTA (1999) An angel recruits a new Santa. FAM.
8 GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER Animated. Channel 64.
8 MOTOWN CHRISTMAS, USA.
9 ANGEL OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (1996) Children ask President Hoover to free their jailed father for Christmas. HALL.
Dr. Seuss's classic "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" Dec. 13
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DEC. 13
8 p.m. HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS The 1966 animated classic. Channel 64.
8 RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER Narrated by Burl Ives. Channels 12, 7.
8 'TWAS THE NIGHT (2001) A man (Bryan Cranston) steals Santa's sleigh. DISN.
8 AN ALL DOGS CHRISTMAS CAROL Animated. WGN.
8:30 SCOOBY-DOO CHRISTMAS Animated. Channel 64.
DEC. 14
5 p.m. MARY CHRISTMAS (2002) A reporter (Cynthia Gibb) helps a boy and his dad (John Schneider). PAX.
5 SOUL TRAIN CHRISTMAS STARFEST. WGN
6 THE CHRISTMAS PATH (1999) An angel helps a fatherless boy. FAM.
6:15 SCROOGED (1988) Bill Murray as Scrooge. ENCORE
7 CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY, PAX
7 PROUD FAMILY "Seven Days of Kwanzaa." DISN.
7 JACK FROST (1998) A dead man (Michael Keaton) returns home as a snowman. WTBS.
8 FROSTY THE SNOWMAN With Jimmy Durante. Channel 12.
8 THE CHRISTMAS ORANGE Santa is sued by a little boy. FAM.
8 CALL ME CLAUS (2001) Santa asks a TV producer (Whoopi Goldberg) to replace him. TNT.
8:30 FROSTY RETURNS A snow-removal spray threatens Frosty. Channels 12, 7.
8:30 FROSTY'S WINTER WONDERLAND The snowman marries. FAM.
9 SILENT NIGHT (2002) A woman (Linda Hamilton) during World War II takes in German and U.S. soldiers. HALL.
9 HOLIDAY AT POPS! With the Boston Pops. A&E.
DEC. 15
1 p.m. A MUPPET FAMILY CHRISTMAS Kermit and pals visit Fozzie's mom. HALL
2 LAWRENCE WELK CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. Channel 48.
2 SCROOGE (1970) Albert Finney and Alec Guinness version of A Christmas Carol. Channel 64.
2 A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983) A boy (Peter Billingsley) wants a BB gun for Christmas. WTBS.
4 THE MUNSTERS' SCARY LITTLE CHRISTMAS (1996) A Transylvanian holiday. FAM.
6 CHRISTMAS SNOW A widow (Katherine Helmond) faces eviction. HALL.
6 CALL ME CLAUS (2001) Santa asks a TV producer (Whoopi Goldberg) to replace him. TNT.
7 GREATEST HOLIDAY DECORATIONS Channels 5, 22.
7 SANTA JR. (2002) Santa's son is accused of stealing. HALL.
8 CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON Holiday music. TNT.
8 DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000) Jim Carrey movie. STARZ.
8 NERO WOLFE "Christmas Party." A&E.
8 SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS. HGTV.
9 THE MAN WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS (2002) Toy maker A.C. Gilbert (Jason Alexander) encourages people to buy war bonds, not toys. Channels 12, 7.
9 A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1999) Patrick Stewart as Scrooge. TNT.
9 NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION (1989) A Griswold holiday. Channels 5, 22.
9 AL ROKER'S COLONIAL CHRISTMAS In Williamsburg. FOOD.
9 WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS 2002. HGTV.
10 MR. ST. NICK (2002) Santa's son (Kelsey Grammer) would rather party than help dad. FAM.
DEC. 16
5 p.m. DONNER A reindeer saves Christmas. FAM.
5:30 STATE OF GRACE "Holiday on Ice." FAM.
6 O CHRISTMAS TREE Animated. FAM.
7 THE FIRST CHRISTMAS Animated story of Jesus. FAM.
7:30 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Narrated by Joel Grey. FAM.
8 SANTA CLAUS LIVE Santa talks to kids from the Waycross public access studio. Warner Cable Channel 24.
8 THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS PRESENT (2000) Two girls make it snow in Los Angeles. DISN.
9 THE GREATEST CHRISTMAS MOMENTS OF ALL TIME Movie, TV clips. Channels 19, 45.
9 THE CHRISTMAS LIST (1997) A store clerk (Mimi Rogers) gets everything on her wish list. FAM.
10:30 'TIS THE SEASON CINCINNATI - YOUR GUIDE TO HOLIDAY FUN. Tristate holiday attractions. Channel 48.
DEC. 17
8 p.m. THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE German and British soldiers celebrate Christmas together during World War I. HIST.
8 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE CHRISTMAS 2002 Holiday sketches. Channels 5, 22.
8 A CLASSIC IRISH CHRISTMAS, BRAVO.
9 THREE DAYS (2001) A man gets a second chance with his late wife (Kristin Davis). FAM.
9:35 SCROOGED (1988) Bill Murray as Scrooge. ENCORE
DEC 18
4:30 p.m. A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1938) Reginald Owen as Scrooge. TCM.
8 LINDA EDER, THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT, BRAVO.
8 AN ALL DOGS CHRISTMAS CAROL Animated. DISN.
8 YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA Santa takes the day off. FAM.
9 THE CHRISTMAS PATH (1999) An angel helps a fatherless boy. FAM.
9:30 PROUD FAMILY "Seven Days of Kwanzaa." DISN.
10 CHEERS "Christmas Cheers." NICK.
DEC. 19
7:30 'TIS THE SEASON CINCINNATI - YOUR GUIDE TO HOLIDAY FUN. Tristate attractions. Channel 48.
8 JINGLE ALL THE WAY (1996) A dad (Arnold Schwarzenegger) looks for a rare toy. Channels 9, 2.
DEC. 20
7 THE FIRST CHRISTMAS Animated story of Jesus. FAM.
7 SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN With Fred Astaire. FAM.
7:30 FROSTY'S WINTER WONDERLAND The snowman marries. FAM.
8 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Adoption stories. Channels 12, 7.
8 SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN With Fred Astaire. FAM.
8 TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL A man's brother (Randy Travis) is lost. HALL.
9 MR. ST. NICK (2002) Santa's son (Kelsey Grammer) would rather party than help dad. FAM.
9:30 CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT (1945) A writer (Barbara Stanwyck) arranges a fake family for herself. Channel 48.
DEC. 21
10 a.m. I LOVE LUCY CHRISTMAS. TVLAND.
Noon MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1994) Richard Attenborough as Santa. Channel 19.
Noon CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY (1996). A teenager must relive Christmas continuously. FAM.
2 p.m. WHITE CHRISTMAS (1954) With Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney. Channel 19.
2 A BING CROSBY CHRISTMAS: LIKE THE ONES WE USED TO KNOW, BRAVO.
3 MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW Christmas day. TVLAND.
4 ANNABELLE'S WISH. Narrated by Randy Travis. FAM.
5 THE JEFFERSONS "The Christmas Wedding." TVLAND.
6 CONCORDIA COLLEGE CHRISTMAS CONCERT Channel 48.
6 HAPPY DAYS Fonzie spends Christmas with Richie. TVLAND.
7 LAWRENCE WELK CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. Channel 48.
7 SANTA'S FUNNIEST MOMENTS Holiday bloopers. PAX.
7 MR. ST. NICK (2002) Santa's son (Kelsey Grammer) would rather party than help dad. FAM.
7:30 p.m. ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW Jail Christmas party. TVLAND.
8 FAT ALBERT'S CHRISTMAS. Animated Bill Cosby special. Channels 5, 22.
8 HAPPY DAYS Fonzie's gift from his dad. TVLAND.
8:30 ARE YOU BEING SERVED? Holiday show. Channel 48.
9 KEEPING UP APPEARANCES Holiday show. Channel 48.
9 ALL IN THE FAMILY "Christmas at the Bunkers." TVLAND.
9:30 ALL IN THE FAMILY "Edith's Christmas Story." TVLAND.
9:30 RED GREEN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. Channel 48.
10 THE BEST COMMERCIALS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN: HOLIDAY EDITION Channels 9, 2.
10 ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW Jail Christmas party. TVLAND.
10 MOTOWN CHRISTMAS, USA.
11 A CHRISTMAS VISITOR (2002) A family (William Devane, Meredith Baxter) grieves over a son's death in the Gulf War. HALL.
11:30 SOUL TRAIN CHRISTMAS, WGN.
DEC. 22
9:30 a.m. THE HONEYMOONERS Ralph sells his bowling ball to buy Alice's gift. TVLAND.
11 a.m. ADVENTURES FROM THE BOOK OF VIRTUES HOLIDAY SPECIAL Channel 48.
Noon THE WALTONS Christmas on Walton's Mountain. TVLAND.
1 p.m. EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS With the Muppets. HALL.
1 'TIS THE SEASON CINCINNATI - YOUR GUIDE TO HOLIDAY FUN. Tristate attractions. Channel 48.
1 SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIE (1985) An elf (Dudley Moore) foils a toy maker's scheme. WGN
2 LAWRENCE WELK CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. Channel 48.
2 SANTA JR. (2002) Santa's son is accused of stealing. HALL.
2 THE KID WHO LOVED CHRISTMAS (1990) An orphan wants to spend Christmas with his adopted father. Channel 64.
3 CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT (1945) A writer (Barbara Stanwyck) arranges a fake family for herself. Channel 48.
3 MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW Sue Ann's Christmas dinner. TVLAND.
5 HOLIDAY AT POPS! With the Boston Pops. A&E.
5 THE JEFFERSONS George plays Santa. TVLAND.
6 MUST BE SANTA (1999) An angel recruits a new Santa. FAM.
6 A MUPPET FAMILY CHRISTMAS Kermit and pals visit Fozzie's mom. HALL.
6 HAPPY DAYS Fonzie's gift from his dad. TVLAND.
6:30 HAPPY DAYS A Christmas blizzard. TVLAND.
7 A CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING. Holiday concert. Channel 48.
7 PROUD FAMILY "Seven Days of Kwanzaa." DISN.
7 SILENT NIGHT (2002) A woman (Linda Hamilton) during World War II takes in German and U.S. soldiers. HALL.
7:30 I LOVE LUCY CHRISTMAS. TVLAND.
8 HAPPY HOLIDAYS: THE BEST OF THE ANDY WILLIAMS CHRISTMAS SHOWS Channel 48.
8 THE CHRISTMAS ORANGE Santa is sued by a little boy. FAM.
8 A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983) A boy (Peter Billingsley) wants a BB gun for Christmas. TCM.
8 THE BRADY BUNCH Carol loses her voice. TVLAND.
8:30 FROSTY'S WINTER WONDERLAND The snowman marries. FAM.
9 A TOWN WITHOUT CHRISTMAS (2001) A TV reporter (Patricia Heaton) searches for a boy who wrote to Santa. Channels 12, 7.
9 A BING CROSBY CHRISTMAS: LIKE THE ONES WE USED TO KNOW, BRAVO.
9 THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS PRESENT (2000) Two girls make it snow in Los Angeles. DISN.
9 SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS II Holiday celebrations. HGTV.
10 CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS With Natalie Cole, Placido Domingo. BRAVO.
10 I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (1988) A New England family reunion. FAM.
10 DICK VAN DYKE SHOW Alan Brady's Christmas show. TVLAND.
DEC. 23
Noon LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE "A Christmas They Never Forgot." WTBS.
8 p.m. THE SANTA CLAUSE (1994) An adman (Tim Allen) takes over for Santa. DISN.
8 A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1999) Patrick Stewart as Scrooge. TNT.
8 SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIE (1985) An elf (Dudley Moore) foils a toy maker's scheme. WGN.
9 SILENT NIGHT (2002) A woman (Linda Hamilton) during World War II takes in German and U.S. soldiers. HALL.
10 CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON Holiday music. TNT.
10 THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS With Angela Lansbury. Channel 48.
11:30 CHRISTMAS WITH CHANTICLEAR. Channel 48.
Dec. 24
9 a.m. IT'S A VERY MERRY MUPPET CHRISTMAS MOVIE (2002) Kermit and the gang save their theater. HALL.
11 STINGIEST MAN IN TOWN Animated musical. FAM.
Noon ANGELINA BALLERINA Christmas special. Channel 48.
Noon NESTOR, THE LONG-EARED DONKEY A donkey leads the way to Bethlehem. FAM.
12:30 p.m. THE LEPRECHAUNS' CHRISTMAS GOLD Animated. FAM.
1 VEGGIE TALES: THE STAR OF CHRISTMAS Channel 48.
1 A MOLE'S CHRISTMAS, DISN.
1 LITTLE DRUMMER BOY Animated. FAM.
1:30 LITTLE DRUMMER BOY: BOOK II Animated. FAM.
2 PINOCCHIO'S CHRISTMAS Animated. FAM.
2 A CHRISTMAS ROMANCE (1994) A widow (Olivia Newton-John) is stranded with a banker. LIFE.
3 BARNEY'S NEW CHRISTMAS STAR Channel 48.
3 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Narrated by Joel Grey. FAM.
3 THE NIGHT THEY SAVED CHRISTMAS (1984) Oil drilling threatens Santa's factory. HALL.
3:30 FROSTY'S WINTER WONDERLAND The snowman marries. FAM.
4 ARTHUR'S PERFECT CHRISTMAS Channel 48.
4 LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS Animated. FAM.
4:30 MS. SCROOGE (1997) Cicely Tyson as Scrooge. HBO.
5 PROUD FAMILY "Seven Days of Kwanzaa." DISN.
5 ANGEL OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (1996) Children ask President Hoover to free their jailed father for Christmas. HALL.
5:30 VEGGIE TALES: STAR OF CHRISTMAS Channel 48.
6 CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS With Natalie Cole, Placido Domingo. BRAVO
6 'TWAS THE NIGHT Songs by Louis Armstrong, Bette Midler, Nat King Cole, the Drifters, Judy Garland. HBO
6 EBBIE (1995) Susan Lucci as Scrooge. LIFE.
6:30 EVEN STEVENS "Heck of a Hanukkah." DISN.
7 EXTREME CHRISTMAS Outlandish holiday displays. HGTV.
8 IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946). A guardian angel saves a suicidal man (James Stewart). Channels 5, 22.
8 GREAT PERFORMANCES: THE NUTCRACKER. Channel 48.
8 BABES IN TOYLAND (1997). Animated. DISN.
8 CHRISTMAS ACROSS AMERICA 2002, HGTV.
8 CHRISTMAS IN MY HOMETOWN (1996) A factory manager (Tim Matheson) falls in love. LIFE.
8 DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000) Jim Carrey movie. STARZ.
8 A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983). TNT.
9 FUNNIEST HOLIDAY MOMENTS Channels 19, 45.
9 SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN Animated. FAM.
9:30 'TWAS THE NIGHT (2001) A man (Bryan Cranston) steals Santa's sleigh. DISN.
10 UTAH SYMPHONY AND MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR. Channel 48.
10 THE CHRISTMAS WISH (1998) A businessman (Neil Patrick Harris) visits his grandmother (Debbie Reynolds). LIFE.
10 A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983). TNT.
11 SCROOGE (1951) Alastair Sim as Scrooge. WGN.
11:30 THREE TENORS CHRISTMAS. Channel 48.
11:35 CHRISTMAS EVE MASS AT SAINT PETER'S BASILICA With Pope John Paul II. Channels 5, 22.
12:30 a.m. WHITE CHRISTMAS (1954) With Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney. Channel 19.
DEC. 25
8:30 a.m. BOB NEWHART SHOW The group's Christmas party. TVLAND.
9 GOLDEN GIRLS Santa takes the women hostage. LIFE.
10 ELMO'S WORLD: HAPPY HOLIDAYS Channel 48.
10 CHRISTMAS ACROSS AMERICA 2002, HGTV
10 A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983). TNT.
11 ADVENTURES FROM THE BOOK OF VIRTUES CHRISTMAS Channel 48.
11 WALT DISNEY WORLD CHRISTMAS PARADE Channels 9, 2.
Noon HOLIDAY FESTIVAL ON ICE With Brian Orser, Kurt Browning. Channel 64.
Noon IF YOU BELIEVE (1999) A stressed editor (Ally Walker) finds Christmas joy. LIFE.
Noon A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983). TNT.
1 p.m. ARTHUR'S PERFECT CHRISTMAS Channel 48.
1 RICHIE RICH'S CHRISTMAS WISH (1998) Richie's cousin wants to cancel Christmas. FAM.
1 THE WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS 2002, HGTV.
1:35 THE SANTA CLAUSE (1994) An adman (Tim Allen) takes over for Santa.
2 THE BELLS OF ST. MARY'S (1945) A carefree priest (Bing Crosby) clashes with a no-nonsense nun. TCM.
2 A HOLIDAY TO REMEMBER (1995) A divorced mother (Connie Sellecca) meets her old flame (Randy Travis). LIFE.
2 A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983). TNT.
2:15 DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000) Jim Carrey movie. STARZ.
3 CHRISTMAS ACROSS AMERICA 2002, HGTV.
3 SCROOGE (1951) Alastair Sim as Scrooge. WGN.
3:30 'TWAS THE NIGHT (2001) A man (Bryan Cranston) steals Santa's sleigh. DISN.
4 TANGERINE BEAR Narrated by Trisha Yearwood. PAX
4 A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN (1991) A man (Kirk Cameron) finds playmates for his sister. LIFE.
4 A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983). TNT.
4:30 SCROOGED (1988) Bill Murray as Scrooge. ENCORE
4:30 THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD (1965) The life of Jesus. TCM.
5 MUST BE SANTA (1999) An angel recruits a new Santa. FAM.
6 A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983). Peter Billingsley movie. TNT.
6:30 EVEN STEVENS "Heck of a Hanukkah." DISN.
7 PROUD FAMILY "Seven Days of Kwanzaa." DISN.
7 THREE DAYS (2001) An man gets a second chance with his late wife (Kristin Davis). FAM.
7:30 WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS Channel 48.
8 ST. OLAF CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Channel 48.
8 THE WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS 2002, HGTV.
8 HOLIDAY AFFAIR (1996) Remake with Cynthia Gibb. LIFE.
9 GREAT PERFORMANCES: THE MERRY WIDOW. Channel 48.
9 THE SANTA CLAUSE (1994) An ad man (Tim Allen) takes over for Santa. DISN.
9 SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS II, HGTV.
10 UNLIKELY ANGEL (1996) A dead country singer (Dolly Parton) helps a family. LIFE.
10 CHEERS "Christmas Cheers." NICK.
11 ANDY GRIFFITH Jail Christmas party. Channel 64.
11:30 PURDUE UNIVERSITY CHRISTMAS. Channel 48.
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