Christmas Comes Twice starring Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tamera Mowry-Housely | Hallmark By Michelle Matos-Becerra ·November 24, 2020November 24, 2020
Sssssh! Listen, do you hear that? Those are sleigh bells jingling, ring tingle tingling, y’all. As fluffy little marshmallows drop into brimming hot cocoa-filled mugs, it’s clear that the best part of a very crazy year is upon us. Yes, it’s Watch-Anything-Christmas Time!
If you are Christmas-obsessed like yours truly, then ‘tis the season for you. It seems like every network, streaming service and cable channel is bringing the spirit of the season to our living rooms through heartwarming, exciting soon to be new holiday favorites. There’s sure to be lots of fun, laughter, singing and tears as you watch your way through these movies, specials, and more. Here’s a tip, grab your tissues, trust me.
01The Christmas Doctor (Hallmark)Hallmark staple Holly Robinson Peete stars as Dr. Alicia Wright, who, while on an assignment away from home, is pursued by a mysterious man (Adrian Holmes) from her past on a quest to find her. And he brings with him a revelation that could change Alicia’s life forever. 
The Christmas Doctor starring Holly Robinson Peete and Adrian Holmes 02Hot Chocolate Nutcracker (Netflix)Three words. Hot. Chocolate. Nutcracker! Shondaland strikes again with an uplifting look at Debbie Allen and the gifted students of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) as they reimagine the classic Christmas ballet. See and feel the hard work and dedication behind making this annual L.A. event comes to life.I think we’ll need some tissues for this one. 
Hot Chocolate Nutcracker | Courtesy of Netflix 03LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special (Disney)Disney+ brings the celebrity bling (including Billy Dee Williams and Rosie Tran) to the Star Wars galaxy for the ultimate holiday family reunion that finds Rey, Finn, Poe, Chewie, Rose and the droids ready to celebrate Life Day. When Rey sets off on a with BB-8 to gain a deeper knowledge of The Force, they are hurled into a cross-timeline adventure through Star Wars history. Will she be back in time for the Life Day feast and learn the true meaning of the holiday spirit? Have to see, you will! 
Disney 04Top Elf, Season 2 (Nickelodeon)If you want feel-good fun wrapped up in that good Christmas paper, check out seven young “Elf-testants” who compete in fun Christmas challenges to be the “Top Elf” and win $25,000 for charity. Judges include Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered host Jay Pharoah. 
Nickelodeon 05A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado (Hallmark)11/24With her eye on the perfect tree for the town’s holiday celebration, the head of the town Christmas event planning Erin (Rochelle Aytes), is determined to win over its owner, firefighter Kevin (Mark Taylor). Or will he win her over in this romantic Christmas tale? 
Hallmark 06Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding (Lifetime) 11/28Kelly Rowland’s introduction into the “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime Christmas” movie slate last year was so successful that The Liddle clan is back again! This time Jacquie (Rowland) and now finance Chris (Thomas Cadrot) are gearing up for their holiday wedding, but not without the requisite Liddle family drama. Directed by Sharon Lewis, and also starring Debbie Morgan, LaTonya Willams and Bresha Webb. 
A+E Networks 07The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular (Nickelodeon)11/28This star-studded special features Gabriel Iglesias, Jay Pharoah, Tisha Campbell, Trevor Noah and Young Dylan! Plus, musical performances by JoJo Siwa, That Girl Lay Lay, Ne-Yo and original comedy sketches from shows across Nickelodeon favorites! What?? The kids will have to make room on the couch for you on this one. 
Nickelodeon 08Our OWN Christmas (OWN)12/1Megan Good and Devon Franklin serve as hosts for this uplifting holiday gospel special, featuring The Clark Sisters, Boyz II Men, Ne-Yo, Erica Campbell, Kierra Sheard, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Le’Andria Johnson and more. Get ready to get into the true faith and spirit of the season. 
OWN 09Christmas Comes Twice (Hallmark)12/3Successful newscaster (Tamera Mowry-Housley) can’t stop thinking about the one who got away (Michael Xavier) five years ago. A Christmas carnival’s magical carousel takes her back to that same carnival five years ago, and she has a chance at love again before she must return to Christmas present—also starring Sheryl Lee Ralph. 
Hallmark 10Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special (Apple TV+) — 12/4Remember that picture Mariah posted of directors’ chairs with the initials AG and JH that almost broke the internet. Well now we know what that was about! With a holiday cheer crisis in full swing, the North Pole calls on Santa’s bestie, Mariah Carey to save the day. Combining musical performances, dancing and animation (the Peanuts Gang!!), the undisputed Queen of Christmas jumps into action to create a holiday fantasy that will have us all singing “All I want for Christmas is more of this holiday special”. Starring Tiffany Haddish, Billy Eichner, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Misty Copeland and Mykal-Michelle Harris. Plus, we get to hear new collabs including the long anticipated one between Mariah, Ariana and Jennifer, “Oh Santa.” 
11Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing (Hallmark)12/4In Hallmark’s annual return to the idyllic town of Evergreen, Michelle’s (Holly Robinson Peete) wedding approaches, Hannah (Rukiya Bernard) steps up to help finish the launch of the new Evergreen museum while questioning her relationship and future with Elliot (Antonio Cayonne). 
Hallmark 12Let’s Meet Again on Christmas Eve (Lifetime)12/5Broken-up College sweethearts (Kyla Pratt and Brookes Darnell) make a pact to meet again on Christmas Eve in two years, but only one shows up! Fate makes them face their past when years later they are both hired to plan a Christmas Eve wedding. 
A + E Networks 13Christmas Surprise (BET+)12/5 
BET+ 14Holiday Heartbreak (BET)12/6Comedian Michael Colyar plays a loving father whose womanizing past ends up putting a love curse on his daughter (Maryam Basir). Now, this is a new spin on a holiday movie! 
BET 15A Christmas For Mary (OWN)12/8Lena (Morgan Dixon) is tasked by her magazine editor, boss Vivian Vaye (Vivica A. Fox), to deliver the perfect story by Christmas. Intrigued by a portrait of a mysterious woman painted by her late grandfather, Lena journeys to the small town of Pineville, and with her mother’s mother’s (Jackée Harry) blessing and support, she uncovers a long-ago forgotten tale of young love. 
OWN Communications 16High School Musical: The Musical—The Holiday Special (Disney+)12/11The series cast gathers for this holiday episode to fill your ears with amazing music and, most importantly the holiday spirit! Starring Dara Renee, Olivia Rodrigo and Sofia Wylie. 
Disney+ Eric McCandless 17Cooking Up Christmas (OWN)12/15 
OWN Communications 18Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Williams (PBS)12/15 
PBS 19First Christmas (OWN)12/22 
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