For 20 years, Freeform, the channel formerly known as ABC Family, has aired a special block of programming that runs from Dec. 1 to 25. They call it "25 Days of Christmas," and the programming includes a variety of classic movies, festive specials and Christmas favorites.
Once the presents are unwrapped, and it's time to settle down and bask in the glow of the day. Take a look at what it has to offer this fine Christmas Day.
• 6 to 8:10 a.m.: The Search for Santa Paws -- Santa travels to New York right before Christmas. He hits his head and loses his memory so it's up to his dog, Paws, to save the day.
• 8:10 to 10:20 a.m.: Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws -- Puppy Paws forgets the true meaning of Christmas. His friends help remind him that the season is about giving.
• 10:20 a.m. to 12:25 p.m.: Arthur Christmas -- When a gift is lost on Christmas Eve, it's up to Santa's youngest son, Arthur, to make sure the little girl receives a special present.
• 12:25 to 2:30 p.m.: The Polar Express -- The story of a young boy who boards a magical train to the North Pole.
• 2:30 to 3:35 p.m.: Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town -- The animated tale of a young man who starts a gift factory where he builds toys and gives them to the local children. He earns the name Santa Claus.
• 3:35 to 4:40 p.m.: The Year Without a Santa Claus -- Mrs. Claus narrates this animated tale about the time she donned Santa's red suit.
• 4:40 to 6:45 p.m.: Elf -- Buddy the elf (Will Ferrell) leaves the North Pole and heads to New York in search of the father he never knew.
• 6:45 to 8:55 p.m.: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation -- A continuation of the comic misadventures of the Griswold family whose father (Chevy Chase) wants "the most fun-filled old-fashioned family Christmas ever." Hilarity ensues!
• 8:55 p.m.: Scrooged -- A comedic take on Charles Dickens' novel A Christmas Carol. Bill Murray plays a television executive exploiting the holidays in order to boost ratings.
-- Rosemary Boggs
Style on 12/25/2016