Holiday entertainment guide
Dive into holiday entertainment
Get into the spirit of the season with TV specials, football, movies, recipes and activities for all the winter holidays, now streaming on Netflix, Hulu*, Prime Video.
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Christmas TV specials
Get into the holiday spirit with these holiday season shows!
- Hallmark Countdown to Christmas – Hallmark keeps the magic going all season long with their Hallmark Christmas movies.
- Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas – Tune into Freeform to get your Christmas movie fix!
- Great American Family’s Great American Christmas – Original movies featuring your favorite stars will keep a smile on your face even on the coldest days!
- Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting – NBC will broadcast the grand tree lighting on Wednesday, December 3rd at 8pm ET.
Feast on football
After all the present-opening and eating is over, kick back with these kick-offs on Christmas Day.
- Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders (Netflix) – 1pm ET
- Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings (Netflix) – 4:30pm ET
- Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs (Prime Video) – 8:15pm ET
Holiday movies streaming
Find an old favorite or a new classic with this list of holiday movies streaming on Hulu, Netflix and Prime Video.
Hanukkah
We’ve rounded up some recipes, activities and entertainment to help you celebrate the Festival of Lights December 14th through 22nd.
- Salmon Gravlax – Tasty on bagels or as an appetizer, this recipe uses salt and sugar to draw out the liquid from the fish so the taste and texture are perfect.
- Hanukkah Activities for Kids – Keep the kiddos busy with this list of crafts and activities.
- Bad Shabbos (Netflix) – Chaos reigns when an interfaith couple brings their parents together for a Shabbat dinner.
- National Menorah on the Ellipse – The live lighting of the Menorah takes place on December 14th and will be televised on several networks, plus YouTube.
Holiday Recipes
- Snowflake Spritz Cookies These cookies have a hint of orange zest and cinnamon that adds a fun twist to a classic.
- Eye Round Christmas Roast Impress everyone at the holiday table with this roast that features a spicy peppercorn crust and horseradish cream.
- Creamed Spinach An old favorite that will please a crowd.
- Fried Goat Cheese Balls with Spicy Sage Honey You probably should go ahead and make a double batch; once you pop one, you won’t be able to stop!
- French Toast Bake This French toast recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, making it perfect for a holiday morning.
Holiday family activities
Our family activity guide will keep anyone from saying “I’m bored” over the long winter break!
Kwanzaa
Celebrated December 26th through January 1st, Kwanzaa highlights African American culture and traditions. Learn how to share Kwanzaa with your family.
- The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa – The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture has an overview of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
- Kwanzaa Recipes – Host a feast for the holiday with these delicious dishes.
- Kwanzaa Activities for Kids – Teach children more about this important holiday with these activities perfect for elementary-aged children.
- The Black Candle (Prime Video) – Maya Angelou narrates this documentary about Kwanzaa.
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