20 Christmas TV Shows and Specials to Stream Over the Holidays

It’s time to get into the Christmas spirit, and what better way than to listen to some holiday favorites?

While there are plenty of new movies coming out this holiday season, there are also plenty of cheery TV shows streaming online for the perfect holiday binge.

Netflix short-lived series Dash & Lily will leave you with all the warm and fuzzy feelings, while Disney+ Santas packs holiday magic (and keeps the party going with its current second season).

Plus, there are plenty of holiday specials to keep you entertained, from childhood favorites A Charlie Brown Christmas musically charged numbers like High School Musical: The Musical: Holiday Special.

Read ahead for the best TV shows and specials to stream this holiday season.

The 50 Best Christmas Movies to Stream

Santas

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Set almost 30 years after the original Santa Claus movie, the series follows Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) as he decides to retire and tries to find a suitable replacement to pass on Santa’s red coat.

To watch Santas on Disney+

Dash & Lily

Netflix

Based on a series of novels for adults Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares Rachel Cohn and David Levithan’s rom-com follows two very different teenagers living in New York who form a deep connection through a series of messages in a red notebook.

To watch Dash & Lily on Netflix

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Happy Happy Whatever

Netflix

Starring Dennis Quaid, Bridgit Mendler and Ashley Tisdale, the series follows a father and his family as they try to cope with the stress of the holidays.

To watch Happy Happy Whatever on Netflix

Christmas course

Netflix

The French series follows a journalist and a rapper who begin an unlikely romance during the holiday season.

To watch Christmas flow on Netflix

A Charlie Brown Christmas

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Based on the comic book peanutthe 1965 animated television special focuses on Charlie Brown as he tries to lift his spirits during the holiday season.

To watch A Charlie Brown Christmas on Apple TV+

Garfield’s Christmas

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Based on Garfield comic, the animated television special focuses on the titular orange cat who spends the holidays on a farm and learns the true meaning of Christmas.

To watch Garfield’s Christmas on Apple TV+

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas

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The 1999 animated special includes three feature films and cameos from many different Disney characters. In addition, there is a sequel from 2004 under the title Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas for an extra dose of holiday Disney magic.

To watch Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas on Disney+

Nail It! Rest!

Netflix

Can’t get enough of cooking shows? Check it out Nail It! especially for the holidays as local bakers try to recreate edible holiday masterpieces.

To watch I nailed it! Rest! on Netflix

Sugar Rush Christmas

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Christmas baking series Sugar feverbakers get competitive as they create delicious holiday treats.

To watch Sugar Rush Christmas on Netflix

The Great British Baking Show: The Holidays

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Contestants from past seasons The Great British Baking Show reunite for this holiday special with judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. (For serious laughs, watch the Season 3 episode of the holiday special featuring the cast Girls from Derry.)

To watch The Great British Baking Show: The Holidays on Netflix

Christmas Cookie Challenge

HBO Max

Get some cookie inspiration when you tune into the Food Network Christmas Cookie Challengefeaturing various bakers showing off their holiday decorating skills.

To watch Christmas Cookie Challenge to Max

Holiday championship in baking

HBO Max

In this holiday culinary special, bakers compete for a chance to win $50,000 by making all kinds of delicious treats, from cookies to pies.

To watch Holiday championship in baking to Max

High School Musical: The Musical: Holiday Special

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The cast High School Musical: Musical: Series is all in this together to perform a collection of Christmas and Hanukkah songs in this Disney+ special.

To watch High School Musical: The Musical: Holiday Special on Disney+

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Shrek the Halls

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Everyone’s favorite grumpy green ogre tries to spend a cozy holiday with his family in this 30-minute Christmas special, which originally aired on ABC.

To watch Shrek the Halls on Prime Video

Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

Disney+

Takes place before the events of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, this holiday special sees the Guardians go to Earth as they try to find the perfect Christmas present for Quill. (Also our critic’s family favorite!)

To watch Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special on Disney+

Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special

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The Queen of Christmas puts on a magical show in this Apple special featuring her classic hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”

To watch Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special on Apple TV+

Just a Murray Christmas

Netflix

Bill Murray gets a little help from his A-list friends in this holiday variety show, featuring everyone from Miley Cyrus to George Clooney.

To watch Just a Murray Christmas on Netflix

The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show

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Kacey Musgraves performs hits from her holiday album A very Kacey Christmas and more with a little help from some musical guests including Leon Bridges and Troye Sivan.

To watch The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show on Prime Video

My Gift: The Christmas Special from Carrie Underwood

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Carrie Underwood brings out her Christmas album My present life in this holiday special featuring her family and famous friends, including John Legend.

To watch My Gift: The Christmas Special from Carrie Underwood to Max

Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy

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John Legend is joined by his wife Chrissy Teigen in this holiday special featuring performances of songs from Legend A legendary Christmas album.

To watch Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy on Apple TV+

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