The holiday season marks the perfect time for binge-watching Christmas movies. Sling TV subscribers have a wealth of options as many channels roll out special festive programming.
Starting late November, AMC kicks off its Best Christmas Ever event with over 600 hours of family-friendly holiday content. Featured films include classics like Elf, The Polar Express, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
Freeform’s annual “25 Days of Christmas,” beginning December 1, offers a blend of perennial favorites and new specials. Viewers can enjoy gems such as Home Alone, The Santa Clause, and Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
FX airs holiday programming all season, spotlighting the 2019 reboot of A Christmas Carol. This fresh adaptation stars Guy Pearce and comes from the creator of Peaky Blinders.
Lifetime launches “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” on November 29, featuring 12 new holiday movies released on Fridays and Saturdays. This includes a holiday thriller, Do What I Fear, and Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch starring Tyler Hilton and Arielle Kebbel.
MeTV’s “A Very Merry MeTV” begins November 23, presenting nostalgic holiday content like The Waltons, Everybody Loves Raymond, and The Love Boat: The Christmas Cruise. Programming continues through Christmas Day.
MGM+ Drive In adds classics such as Happy Christmas and Scrooged to its regular lineup during the holidays.
TBS starts its “All I Watch For Christmas” event on November 9, airing holiday-themed episodes from popular shows including Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and Modern Family. TBS and TNT also host 24-hour movie marathons with titles like Elf and A Christmas Story.
Simultaneously, TNT runs “Christmas Maximus,” featuring family hits like Four Christmases and The Polar Express. New premieres include Candy Cane Lane on November 16 and Shrek the Halls on December 2.
For those wanting to indulge in holiday cheer on Sling TV, these curated events provide an extensive selection of festive films and specials. With programming spanning multiple channels, there is something for every taste to enjoy throughout the holiday season.
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