• Listed here are many of the 2009 Christmas specials, including Rankin Bass special favorites like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman. Our favorite holiday classics include Miracle on 34th Street and It's a Wonderful Life. This page will be updated frequently as networks release their holiday schedule. Know of a Christmas special not listed here? Be sure to recommend a link!

• 1. All times ET/PT unless otherwise noted
  2. Longest running Christmas special: Rudolf the Red Nosed ReindeerCBS: Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer
  3. First known Christmas special: The Christmas BurglarsAuburn University: Christmas Movies

• Our Favorite Classic Specials

  • Miracle on 34th Street
  • Holiday Inn
  • White Christmas

• Favorite Rankin/Bass Shows

  • The Little Drummer Boy
  • Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
  • The Year Without a Santa Claus

• Our Favorite Hallmark Specials

  • All I Want for Christmas
  • A Town Without Christmas
  • The Christmas Card

• Our Favorite Kids Specials

  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas
  • A Charlie Brown Christmas
  • Mickey's Christmas Carol

• Our Favorite Parades

  • Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
  • Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
  • Rose Parade
  • Hollywood Christmas Parade

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