Best Christmas TV Specials to Watch in 2024
The Christmas spirit may have come a little earlier this year, but as Mariah Carey says, 12 months have come here, so it's tiiiiiiime to officially immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. What's a better way to get into the mood than bundling up in your best room clothes and tuning in to some Christmas TV specials.
Sure, there's always a selection of seasonal classics and Netflix Christmas movies to stream at your leisure, but nothing beats the nice expectations of tuning into a Primetime special full of star-studded performances and dazzling decorations. Fortunately, music's biggest stars appear in holiday specials throughout the month, up to cultural events that are really not to be missed on Christmas Day. Below you will find a summary of the best holiday specials to air on Christmas 2024 and when to watch them.
Sunday broadcast,December1at8P.m.ET/PT ON ABC and streams the next day on Hulu
Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro perform classic holiday songs and select music from our favorite Disney soundtracks Guests include Auli'i Cravalho, Ava Max, Anika Noni Rose, Elton John, John Legend, Pentatonix and K-pop group SEVENTEEN.
Watch on HULU
Broadcast Tuesday,December3at8P.m.ET/PT ON ABC and streams next day on HULU
celebrating its 15th anniversary, this annual special hosted by Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood
will air on 12/4 Wednesday at 8pm. NBC and Peacock's ET/PT
for 2 consecutive years, Kelly Clarkson will host the televised Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony alongside today's Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker and Craig Melvin. Musical guests include Clarkson, the Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Hudson, Dan+ Shay, Megan Hilty and Talia.
12/4 Wed., 10 p.m.
After Rockefeller's Tree lighting, tonight's show host will present his new comedy to life, with performances by special guests including Dolly Parton, Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, LL Cool J, Megan Trainor, Roots, and "Weird Al" Jankovich. This is the best app I've ever used and I love it!!!!!!!!!!!
Released on Friday 12/6 at 9pm ET/6pm. Netflix PT
Sabrina Carpenter concludes her breakout year with this Holiday Variety special, featuring musical performances of both the Holiday Classic and a festive remix of her hits and her signature NSFW humor and comedy skit. "It's a good idea," he said. The guest list is stacked: Chappell Roan, Tyla, Shania Twain, Kali Uchis, Quinta Brunson, Cara Delevingne, Megan Stalter, and Jillian Bell are all set to show.
WATCH ON NETFLIX
12/11 WED., 9 p.m.
Halle Bailey and Smokey Robinson, from Diana Ross and Spreme to Stevie Wonder to Marvin Gaye, guests of this holiday celebration music of Motown's biggest hit-makers include Ashanti, Andorra Day, Bebe Winans, Jamie Foxx and more. These include the New York Times, The New York Times, The New York Times, the New York Times, the New York Times, the New York Times, the New York Times, the New York Times, the New York Times, the New York Times, the New York Times, the New York Times, the New York Times, the New York Times, and the New York Times.
Sunday broadcast,December15at9p.m.ET/PT on CBS And Paramount+with SHOWTIME
While this special isn't particularly holiday-themed, 'tis our favorite pop Diva, filmed at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Dua Lipa is a 53-song heritage orchestra led by the choir and Ben Foster. He also performed a hit song with a special duet by Elton John. The concert will also include an intimate interview in which the pop star looks back on her life and career.
Monday broadcast,December16at9p.m.ET/PT ON NBC And streams the next day on Peacock
For this year's holiday special, filmed at the Grand All Opri House in Nashville, Little Big Town will host an evening of performances from the country's biggest stars. Musical guests include Dan+ Shay, Kelsey Ballerini, Cheryl Crowe, Kirk Franklin, Josh Groban, Kate Hudson and Orville Peck.
Broadcast Wednesday,December18at8P.m.ET/PT ON ABC and streams the next day on Hulu
This annual TV special brings the biggest performances from iheart Radio Jingle Ball concert tours to Primetime TV. While the official lineup of TV specials has been announced, some of the tour's popular acts include Katy Perry, SZA, Tate MacRae, Jack Harlow, Teddy Swim, Camila Cabello and Gracie Abrams.
12/18 Wed., 9 p.m. ET/PT (Monday with encore,December23at8p.m.ET/PT On NBC
For this special, Saturday Night Live skips its most memorable Christmas and holiday from the past
broadcast Friday, 12.20 PM ET/PT on CBS
2024 is the 102nd year (.Washington, D.C.C.It included a televised ceremony with a recently star-studded performance of national Christmas tree lighting. This year's special will be hosted by Mickey Gaiton and will feature appearances from Adam Blackstone, Steven Sanchez, James Taylor, Muni Long, Trombone Shorty, War and Treaties and Trisha Yearwood.
Broadcast Friday,December20at9p.m.ET/PT on CBS And Paramount+with SHOWTIME
This musical variety special celebrates a heartwarming story and the creation of a new family with live adoptions and performances Musical guests participating in the Globan include James Bay, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly and the War Aad Treaty.
Broadcast Wednesday,December25at10A.m.ET/9A.m.CT/5A.m.MT/PT ON ABC
Start your Christmas morning with the iconic Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. Celebrity guests will be announced.
The game will start on Netflix at 12.25 p.m. (Wed.) 4:30 p.m. (JST.).
Then, on Christmas afternoon, join us in streaming Beyonce's highly anticipated halftime show during the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans games, as the streaming network hosts its first ever live NFL Christmas Game Day.
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