It’s Christmas once again. You know what that means? It’s time to watch our classic favorite Christmas specials on TV. Do you remember your favorites?

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

In this TV special, Charlie Brown is feeling a little depressed despite all the gifts and the decorating. He visits Lucy, who suggests that he should direct the school’s Nativity play. But everyone wants to update the play and include dancing and music, while he prefers to keep its traditional qualities. He announces to the group that they need a Christmas tree for the play. He finds a real Christmas tree, but everyone else prefers the aluminum tree. He decides to take it home and decorate it. A Charlie Brown Christmas reminds us that Christmas is not about the presents and the decor and the parties. The true meaning of Christmas is the birth of Jesus Christ, and not how commercial it has become.

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)

Based on the book by Dr. Seuss of the same title,  the Grinch wakes up one Christmas Eve to the busy sounds of Whoville down below, decorating and preparing for Christmas. Declaring he’s had enough, he devises a plan to steal all the presents and decorations and everything that he believes Christmas is about. He ties them up in a bag and brings it to his mountain cave to drop everything down the mountain. He snickers and waits for the cry of Whoville but is surprised to hear them singing. He then realizes that Christmas is not about presents, and his heart grows three times bigger.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

Rudolph always has been tormented because of his shiny nose. He runs away with Hermey, an elf who can’t get along with other elves, and Yukon Cornelius, a prospector, but they are attacked by Bumble, an abominable snow monster. They are able to escape Bumble and find themselves in the island of Misfit Toys, where Rudolph leaves his friends because of Bumble’s attraction to his shiny nose. In the end, Santa uses Rudolph to lead him and the sleigh in the foggy night.

It’s A Wonderful Life

In this classic Christmas movie, George Bailey is about jump off a bridge and commit suicide but his guardian angel, Clarence, steps in to stop him. Clarence shows George his past, his present and what life would be like without him. George realizes his life is worth something, and he backs out on his decision to commit suicide. He goes back to his family and friends where all his prayers seemingly are answered.

What are your favorite TV programs and movies to watch during the holiday season?

Check out your TV schedules for these shows this Christmas season.