How to watch holiday movies and specials on TV or streaming
By Andrea Park
/ CBS News
Christmas might be just around the corner, but if you need an extra nudge to get into the holiday spirit, these holiday classics — old and new — should help. There are plenty of Christmas specials you can tune into over the weekend. Here's how to watch Christmas specials on TV or your streaming device.
How to watch "A Home for the Holidays: The 20th Anniversary"
How to watch "A Christmas Story"
How to watch "It's a Wonderful Life"
How to watch Disney's "A Christmas Carol"
How to watch "Rudolph's Shiny New Year"
How to watch "Elf"
How to watch "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (the movie)
First published on December 21, 2018
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Andrea Park
Andrea is an entertainment producer at CBSNews.com
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