Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed star in Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life

By: Paula Slade

If the holiday checklist and chores have kept you and your children busier than usual, take some time over the next few days to unwind, relax and view together (as a family) the season’s best holiday television entertainment offerings.

For your convenience, preview videos have been provided for each of the holiday specials.

ABC Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas TV-G
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 8:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m. central

Boris Karloff narrates the 1966 animated holiday classic based on the the best-selling children’s storybook.

Author Theodor Geisel (a/k/a Dr. Seuss) and animator Chuck Jones, along with other artists, recall the making of this extraordinary tale.

NBC It’s a Wonderful Life
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009 8:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m. central   

In what has become an NBC holiday tradition, the classic Frank Capra film starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed is sure to delight the entire family.

ABC Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade TV-G
Friday, December 25, 10:00 a.m./9:00 a.m. central

Kelly Ripa hosts the Walt Disney World portion of the parade and Ryan Seacrest handles hosting duties from Disneyland in this two hour telecast that features Walt Disney characters and performances by Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder, the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Kris Allen, Selena Gomez and Yanni.
 

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