If you're a sucker for holiday classics like "Rudolph," "Frosty" and "National Lampoons," starring those lovable Griswolds, then this truly is the most wonderful time of the year. The networks are running all of your festive faves in the days leading up to Christmas, so you'll be sure to get your holiday fill.
We know you're too busy hitting the malls and the endless parade of holiday parties to scour the TV listings to see when your favourite holiday movies and specials are on, so we've compiled this handy guide for you.
Whether you're partial to "A Christmas Story," "Bad Santa" or anything in between, we've got you covered.
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Wednesday, December 12
"Holiday Festival on Ice," CBC, 8 p.m. EST
Thursday, December 13
"Mickey's Christmas Carol," CBC, 8 p.m. EST
"Glee Christmas Special," Global, 9 p.m. EST/ PST
Friday, December 14
"Miracle on 34th Street," CBC, 8 p.m. EST
"Rudolph," CBS, 8 p.m. EST
"Blake Shelton's Not So Family Christmas," NBC, 8 p.m. EST
Saturday, December 15
"Santa Claus is Comin' to Town," CTV, 7 p.m. EST/ PST
"Elf," CBS, 8 p.m. EST/ PST
Sunday, December 16
"Rudolph," CBC, 7 p.m. EST
"A Michael Bublé Christmas," MuchMore, 7 p.m. EST
"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," CBC, 8 p.m.
"Rita MacNeil's Christmas Special," CTV Two, 8 p.m. EST/ PST
Monday, December 17
"The Santa Clause," CBC, 8 p.m. EST
"Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas," Fox, 8:30 p.m. EST/ PST
"Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown," Fox, 9 p.m. EST/ PST
Tuesday, December 18
"A Charlie Brown Christmas," ABC, 8 p.m. EST
"Snowbound," CTV Two, 8 p.m. EST/ PST
"The Santa Clause 2," CBC, 8 p.m. EST
Wednesday, December 19
"The Polar Express," Global, 8 p.m. EST/ PST
"The Santa Clause 3," CBC, 8 p.m. EST
"A Home for the Holidays With Rascal Flatts," CBS, 8 p.m. EST/ PST
"The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol," Global, 10 p.m. EST/ PST
Thursday, December 20
"Rudolph," CBC, 8 p.m. EST
"Muppets Christmas: Letter to Santa," Global, 8 p.m. EST/ PST
"I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!" ABC, 8 p.m. EST
"CCMA Holiday Special: I'll Be Home," CBC, 9 p.m. EST
"Disney's A Christmas Carol," Global, 9 p.m. EST/ PST
Friday, December 21
"Citytv Carol Sing," Citytv, 7 p.m. EST
"Christmas in Wonderland," Global, 8 p.m. EST/ PST
"A Christmas Story," CBC, 8 p.m. EST
Saturday, December 22
"The Man Who Saved Christmas," CTV Two, 7 p.m. EST/ PST
"Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol," Global, 8 p.m. EST/ PST
"Bad Santa," MuchMore, 8 p.m. EST
"A Chipmunk Christmas," ABC, 7:30 p.m. EST
"CMA Country Christmas," ABC, 9 p.m. EST
Sunday, December 23
"Frosty the Snowman," CBC, 7 p.m. EST
"The Sound of Music," CTV, 7 p.m. EST/ PST
"Deck the Halls," Global, 7 p.m. EST/ PST
"Frosty Returns," CBC, 7:30 p.m. EST
"Elf," CBC, 8 p.m. EST
"Candy Cane Lane," Global, 10 p.m. EST/ PST
"A Christmas Carol," CTV Two, 12 a.m. EST/ PST
Monday, December 24
"Disney's A Christmas Carol," Global, 8 p.m. EST/ PST
"Scrooge," CBC, 8 p.m. EST
Tuesday, December 25
"Frosty the Snowman," CBC, 11 a.m. EST
"Frosty Returns," CBC, 11:30 a.m. EST
"Queen's Message," CBC, 12 p.m. EST
"Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade," CBC, 12:05 p.m. EST
"Heartland Christmas," CBC, 4 p.m. EST
"Letter to Santa," Global, 7 p.m. EST/ PST
"The Polar Express," Global, 8 p.m. EST/ PST
"Miracle on 34th Street," CBC, 8 p.m. EST
Wednesday, December 26
"Christmas on Chestnut Street," Global, 8 p.m. EST/ PST
Friday, December 28
"Home for the Holidays," Global, 8 p.m. EST/ PST
Have a happy holiday, everyone!