The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)

Get ready for onslaught of TV holiday chestnuts

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by Brett Eldredge, Jennifer Nettles, Leslie Odom Jr., Pentatonix, Gwen Stefani, The Tenors and others. (8 p.m., NBC). Nov. 30 “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebratio­n” — Julianne Hough and Nick Lachey host a “magical” two-hour event from Walt Disney World and Disneyland. (9 p.m., ABC). Dec. 1 “Masters of Illusion: Christmas Magic” — Magicians show off their tricks. (9 p.m., The CW; re-airs 8 p.m. Dec. 22). Dec. 4 “The Great Christmas Light Fight” — It’s the battle of the bulbs as Clark Griswold wannabes compete in this over-the-top home-decorating contest. (8 p.m., ABC). Dec. 7 “A Nashville Christmas” — Wynonna, Emmylou Harris, Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis come together to perform traditiona­l carols and pop standards. (8 p.m., getTV).

“The Great American Baking Show” — Ayesha Curry and Anthony “Spice” Adams host this reality competitio­n that challenges contestant­s to whip up festive treats. (9 p.m., ABC). Dec. 10 “America’s Funniest Home Videos” — Holidaythe­med clips are featured. (7 p.m., ABC). Dec. 12 “Gwen Stefani’s You Make It Feel Like Christmas” — Stefani sings tunes from her new holiday album and welcomes guests Blake Shelton, Chelsea Handler, Ken Jeong, Seth MacFarlane and Ne-Yo. (9 p.m., NBC).

“Greatest Holiday Commercial­s Countdown” — Kevin Frazier ushers viewers through 12 of the best holiday ads ever. (8 p.m., The CW; re-airs 9 p.m. Dec. 22). Dec. 14 “Taraji’s White Hot Holidays” — “Empire” dynamo Taraji P. Henson spreads some cheer and goodwill. Guests include Chaka Khan, Ciara, Faith Evans, Fergie, Jussie Smollett, Salt-N-Pepa and the Ying Yang Twins. (8 p.m., Fox).

“iHeartRadi­o Jingle Ball 2017” — Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmoke­rs, Fifth Harmony, Liam Payne, Camila Cabello and Niall Horan celebrate the season with musical performanc­es. (8 p.m., The CW; re-airs 8 p.m. Dec. 25).

“Showtime at the Apollo: Christmas” — Snoop Dogg, Boyz II Men, Fifth Harmony, DMX and others take the stage at New York City’s famed venue. (9 p.m., Fox). Dec. 15 “The 86th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade” — It’s a massive procession down Hollywood Boulevard, with fancy floats, marching bands, celebritie­s and bloated balloons. (8 p.m., The CW).

“Christmas With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir” — Tenor Rolando Villazon joins the choir on an array of holiday numbers. (9 p.m., PBS; re-airs at 9 p.m. Dec. 21). Dec. 17 “A Christmas Story Live!” — A new production inspired by the classic film and the Broadway musical. The cast includes Maya Rudolph, Matthew Broderick and Jane Krakowski. (7 p.m., Fox). Dec. 18 “Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic” — A behindthe-scenes look at how Disney transforms its theme parks and hotels into winter wonderland­s. (8 p.m., Freeform). Dec. 20 “The Top 12 Greatest Christmas Movies of All Time” — Dean Cain hosts a countdown of the festive flicks that viewers cherish. (9 p.m., The CW; ). Dec. 22 “I Love Lucy Christmas Special” — Back-to-back airings of two colorized episodes from the classic

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