The Top Ten Christmas Shows and Movies- a TV Programming Guide for the 2009 Holiday Season

Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
This classic christmas tv special tells the story of Charlie Brown's quest to find the real meaning of the Christmas season.
A Charlie Brown Christmas will air on Tuesday, December 1 on ABC at 8pm.

A Christmas Story (1983)
This is the movie adaptation of the play written by Jean Shepherd. It is the story of Ralphie, who desperately wants a BB Gun for Christmas but is constantly reminded that it will take his eye out.
A Christmas Story Marathon will begin at 8pm on Christmas Eve on TBS.

Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974)
Thins animated tale tells the story of a mouse family who recieves the news that Santa has removed their town from his list.
Twas the Night Before Christmas will air on ABC Family December 7 at 7pm and December 24 1pm
and 6:30 pm.

Polar Express (2004)
Based on the popular childrens book of the same title, this Christmas movie is about a young boy's adventurous ride on the Polar Express.
The Polar Express will air on ABC family December 3 at 6pm and 8:30pm and December 23 at 10pm.

Rudolph The Rednosed Reindeer (1964)
Everybody knows tha Rudolph is responsible for leading Santa's sleigh. This classic clay animated tv special tells us about his life before he was discovered by santa.
Rudolph The Rednosed Reindeer will air on CBS December 2 at 8pm and December 12 at 8pm.

The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
What happens when Santa takes a sick day? Find out in yet another claymation Christmas special.
The Year Without a Santa Claus will air on December 8 at 8pm, December 12 at 3pm and Christmas Eve at 9pm.

Frosty The Snowman (1969)
After some children build a snowman, they discover that a magic hat brings him to life.
Frosty The Snowman will air on CBS December 18 at 8pm.

How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
This is the original cartoon about Dr. Seuss' Grinch Who Stole Christmas.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas will air on TBS Nov 21 at 8pm.

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Neither Doris Walker nor her daughter believe that Kris Kringle, the Macy's Santa Claus is real. To convince them and other skeptics, Kris takes the matter to court.
Miracle on 34th Street will air on ABC Family December 23 at 7:30.

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
George Baily is a desperate businessman who believes the world would be better without him. Thankfully he his shown the truth by Clarence, an angel sent to help him realize his importance.
It's a Wonderful Life will air on NBC December 13 and Christmas Eve 8pm.

Sources:
http://fivecentsplease.org/tv/peanuts-tv.html#TV-SCHEDULE
http://www.nbc.com/movies-specials-more/Happy_Holidays/about/
http://www.chiff.com/home_life/holiday/christmas/whats-on-tv.htm