Monday, December 24

9 a.m. (HALL) Movie “A December Bride” (2016) An aspiring interior designer dreads the wedding of her cousin, who is marrying her ex. 10 a.m. (FREE) Movie “Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas” (2004) Mickey, Minnie and Santa Claus attempt to teach Donald the true meaning of Christmas. (ION) Movie “A Royal Christmas Ball” (2017) An unmarried European king tracks down his American college sweetheart. 10:15 a.m. (AMC) Jack Frost Jack Frost wants to leave his North Pole existence and become human. 10:30 a.m. (CMT) Movie “A Country Christmas” (2013) After losing his magic and getting stranded, two children help Santa save Christmas. 11 a.m. (HALL) Movie “A Cookie Cutter Christmas” (2014) Two longtime rival school teachers duke it out during the holidays in a bakeoff. 11:30 a.m. (AMC) Frosty’s Winter Wonderland The children build Frosty a companion out of snow after noticing how sad he has become. (FREE) Movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993) The scariest man in Halloween Town kidnaps Santa Claus and tries to take over Christmas. Noon (AMC) ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas The citizens of a small town learn that Santa has struck their town off his delivery list. (ION) Movie “A Christmas in Royal Fashion” (2018) A prince hopes a fashion line will bring business to his financially strapped kingdom. (TBN) God Came Near The most important event in history is brought to life in this retelling of the Nativity. (TNT) An Elf’s Story: The Elf on the Shelf An elf tries to help a little boy believe. 12:30 p.m. (AMC) Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph must find Happy, the missing baby New Year, before midnight on New Year’s Eve. (EWTN) An EWTN Holy Land Experience Journey to sites throughout Bethlehem for an unforgettable Christmas experience. (TNT) Santa’s St. Bernards Save Christmas Santa discovers there is not enough Christmas spirit for him to make Christmas magical. 1 p.m. (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge Host Eddie Jackson challenges bakers to make nesting doll-inspired cookies. (HALL) Movie “Once Upon a Holiday” (2015) A royal princess runs from her obligations to experience life as a commoner. 1:05 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Jingle All the Way II” (2014) Larry and his daughter’s stepfather compete to get her the Christmas present she wants. 1:15 p.m. (TCM) Movie “Holiday Affair” (1949) A man offers to buy a model train set for a boy whose mother cannot afford it. 1:45 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Year Without a Santa Claus” (1974) Mrs. Claus tells the story of the year that Santa Claus decided to take a holiday. 2 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Prince for Christmas” (2015) A charming European prince steals away incognito to the U.S. in search of true love. 3 p.m. (AMC) Movie “The Polar Express” (2004) A doubting little boy boards a magical train to visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve. 5 p.m. (TCM) Movie “Meet Me in St. Louis” (1944) A man’s family members oppose moving from turn-of-the-century St. Louis to New York. 5:15 p.m. (FREE) Movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) The Grinch disguises himself as Santa to steal Christmas from the people of Whoville. 5:50 p.m. (FXMovies) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) The ghosts of Christmas past, present and future show a miser the meaning of Christmas. 6 p.m. (DISN) Disney Parks Presents a 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge Five bold and creative bakers compete to prove their holiday cookie-making mettle. (ION) Movie “Christmas Belle” (2013) A man and woman fall for each other when he hires her to help him sell his home. 6:30 p.m. (CMT) Movie “A Country Christmas” (2013) After losing his magic and getting stranded, two children help Santa save Christmas. 7 p.m. (HALL) Movie “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” (2018) A self-professed Christmas hater is locked in a department store on Christmas Eve. (NBC) Movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) An angel shows a suicidal banker how important he has been to the lives of others. (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red Ryder BB gun. (TCM) Movie “The Bishop’s Wife” (1947) An angel comes to Earth to help a bishop and his wife raise funds to build a new church. 7:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “Elf” (2003) A man raised as an elf at the North Pole travels to New York to find his true father. 7:40 p.m. (FXMovies) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) The ghosts of Christmas past, present and future show a miser the meaning of Christmas. 7:55 p.m. (FREE) Movie “The Santa Clause” (1994) When a father mistakenly kills Santa Claus, he is magically recruited to take his place. 8 p.m. (ION) Movie “A Cinderella Christmas” (2016) A fledgling event planner falls for a wealthy playboy at a masquerade ball. (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red Ryder BB gun. 8:30 p.m. (HALL) Movie “Christmas at Pemberley Manor” (2018) The spirit of the holidays may create an opportunity for a Christmas wish of love. 9 p.m. (CMT) Movie “A Country Christmas” (2013) After losing his magic and getting stranded, two children help Santa save Christmas. (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge Confident and daring bakers compete to prove their holiday cookie-making skills. (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red Ryder BB gun. (TCM) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1938) Ebenezer Scrooge learns a lesson in charity after a visit from three spirits. 9:30 p.m. (AMC) Movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) A man plays host to numerous dysfunctional relatives during the Christmas holidays. (FXMovies) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) The ghosts of Christmas past, present and future show a miser the meaning of Christmas. 10 p.m. (TNT) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red Ryder BB gun. 11 p.m. (TBS) Movie “A Christmas Story” (1983) In the ‘40s, a young boy wants only one thing from Santa: an official Red Ryder BB gun. 11:20 p.m. (FXMovies) Movie “A Christmas Carol” (1951) The ghosts of Christmas past, present and future show a miser the meaning of Christmas. 11:30 p.m. (CMT) Movie “Santa Claus: The Movie” (1985) Santa’s head elf falls in with a greedy tycoon who wants to eliminate the legendary man. (HALL) Movie “Reunited at Christmas” (2018) A novelist and her boyfriend head to her late grandmother’s house for Christmas.