{"id":2096,"date":"2018-12-11T14:03:16","date_gmt":"2018-12-11T19:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/?p=2096"},"modified":"2022-10-03T15:17:34","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T20:17:34","slug":"holiday-specials-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/holiday-specials-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete TV Guide to the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2100 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/YTVThe-Santa-Clause-3_Escape-Clause-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"ytv\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the most wonderful time of the year! December brings with it a time-honoured modern tradition of spending entire days inside over the holidays, flipping through channels to find the perfect festive movie to enjoy.\u00a0 VMedia is\u00a0bringing you the most comprehensive schedule of popular holiday programming. Bring together the entire family with some hot cocoa and enjoy all your festive favourites.<\/p>\n<h4>Holiday Specials<\/h4>\n<p><strong>A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy<br \/>\nStream Online<\/strong><br \/>\nEveryone\u2019s favourite celebrity couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen celebrate the season of joy and laughter alongside their family and celebrity friends. Stream for free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Russell Peters Christmas<br \/>\nStream Online<\/strong><br \/>\nCanadian comedy heavyweight, Russell Peters and his international friends along with a requisite frozen pond surrounded by Christmas trees come together for a Christmas special. Stream for free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Michael Bubl\u00e9\u2019s 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Annual Christmas Special<br \/>\nStream\u00a0Online<\/strong><br \/>\nGrammy Award winner and a holiday music stable, Michael Bubl\u00e9 delivers some of his most popular songs along with guest performers such as Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige. Stream for free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Pimple Popper: The 12 Pops of Christmas<br \/>\nDecember 13 \u2013 9 PM, TLC<\/strong><br \/>\nHaving pioneered the fastest growing medical fascination in decades, Dr. Sandra Lee presents The 12 Pops of Christmas, a one-hour pop-a-ganza. Patients look to remedy their skin issues before attending holiday parties, family dinners and endless photographs<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina \u2013 A Midwinter\u2019s Tale<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>December 14<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 Netflix<\/strong><br \/>\nNetflix\u2019s breakout show surprised fans when they announced a holiday special. The Church of Night celebrates the Winter Solstice \u2013 the longest night of the year \u2013 when families gather around the Yule Fire to sing pagan carols and tell ghost stories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The 4<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Howie Mandel Stand-Up Extravaganza<br \/>\nDecember 19, 8 PM, CTV<br \/>\n<\/strong>Hosted by Howie Mandel, the 4<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Howie Mandel Stand-Up Extravaganza features one-of-a-kind performances from some of the best stand-up comedians of today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timeless: Series Finale<br \/>\nDecember 20 \u2013 8 PM, Global TV<\/strong><br \/>\nThough not a festive episode, Christmas comes early for Timeless in the form of a two-hours series finale after the series was cancelled earlier this year, providing closure to not only the fans, but also the beloved characters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Beaverton Ruins Your Holiday Special<br \/>\nDecember 20, 9 PM, CTV<br \/>\n<\/strong>The Beaverton directs its trademark wit to all the traditions and customs of the holiday season in this special. Co-hosts Emma Hunter and Miguel Rivas deliver a new one-hour special that dares to ask: do holiday specials suck?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In addition to these specials, you can find all the holiday favorites, all month long on CBC, with YTV\u2019s MERRY EVERYTHING (currently on free preview!), Hallmark\u2019s Countdown to Christmas on W Network, Very Merry Movies on Citytv and even more holiday specials on Food Network Canada.<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 11<\/strong><br \/>\nIce Age: The Meltdown \u2013 7 PM, YTV<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 12<\/strong><br \/>\nIce Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs \u2013 7 PM, YTV<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 13<\/strong><br \/>\nIce Age: Continental Drift \u2013 7 PM, YTV<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 14<\/strong><br \/>\nA Christmas for the Books \u2013 7 PM, Citytv<br \/>\nLast Holiday \u2013 8 PM, W Network<br \/>\nThe Nightmare Before Christmas \u2013 9:15 PM, YTV<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 15<\/strong><br \/>\nHome Alone \u2013 6 PM, YTV<br \/>\nThe Sound of Music \u2013 7 PM, CTV<br \/>\nOnce Upon A Christmas Miracle \u2013 7 PM, W Network<br \/>\nHome Alone 2: Lost in New York \u2013 8:30 PM, YTV<br \/>\nA Majestic Christmas \u2013 9 PM, W Network<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 16<\/strong><br \/>\nSanta Claus is Coming to Town \u2013 5 PM, CBC<br \/>\nElf \u2013 6 PM, YTV<br \/>\nNational Lampoon\u2019s Christmas Vacation &#8212; 8 PM, CBC<br \/>\nMiracle on 34<sup>th<\/sup> Street \u2013 8:30 PM, YTV<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 17<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Thundermans: Winter Thunderland \u2013 6 PM, YTV<br \/>\nHow the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) &#8212; 8 PM, CBC<br \/>\nA Shoe Addict\u2019s Christmas \u2013 8 PM, Citytv<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 18<\/strong><br \/>\nHenry Danger: Christmas Danger \u2013 6 PM, YTV<br \/>\nDr. Seuss: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1996) &#8212; 8 PM, CBC<br \/>\nMerry Christmas, Mr. Bean \u2013 8:30 PM, CBC<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 19<\/strong><br \/>\nFrosty Returns \u2013 7 PM, CBC<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nDecember 20<\/strong><br \/>\nSanta Buddies \u2013 7 PM, YTV<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 21<\/strong><br \/>\nMr. Popper\u2019s Penguins \u2013 7 PM, YTV<br \/>\nWelcome to Christmas \u2013 7 PM, Citytv<br \/>\nScrooge \u2013 8 PM, CBC<br \/>\nEvery Day is Christmas \u2013 8 PM, CTV<br \/>\nMemories of Christmas \u2013 9 PM, Citytv<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 22<br \/>\n<\/strong>A Gingerbread Romance \u2013 7 PM, W Network<br \/>\nThe Muppet Christmas Carol \u2013 8 PM, YTV<br \/>\nJingle Around the Clock \u2013 9 PM, W Network<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 23<br \/>\n<\/strong>Home Alone \u2013 3 PM, W Network<br \/>\nHome Alone 2: Lost in New York \u2013 5:30 PM, W Network<br \/>\nSanta Claus 3: The Escape Claus \u2013 6 PM, YTV<br \/>\nShrek the Halls \u2013 7 PM, CBC<br \/>\nMarry Me At Christmas \u2013 8 PM, CTV<br \/>\nChristmas Bells are Ringing \u2013 8 PM, W Network<br \/>\nThe Muppet Christmas Carol, YTV<br \/>\nA Year Without Santa Claus, YTV<br \/>\nOlaf\u2019s Frozen Adventure, YTV<br \/>\nSanta\u2019s Apprentice, YTV<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 24<\/strong><br \/>\nPenguins of Madagascar \u2013 1 PM, YTV<br \/>\nWhite Christmas \u2013 7:30 PM, CBC<br \/>\nIt\u2019s a Wonderful Life \u2013 8 PM, CTV<br \/>\nA Christmas Carol \u2013 8:30 PM, Citytv<br \/>\nHomegrown Christmas \u2013 9 PM, Citytv<br \/>\nA Muppet\u2019s Christmas: Letters to Santa, YTV<br \/>\nThe Santa Claus Brothers, YTV<br \/>\nA Fairy Odd Christmas, YTV<br \/>\nAlpha &amp; Omega A Holiday Adventure, YTV<br \/>\nSanta Paws 2: The Santa Pups, YTV<br \/>\nThe Search for Santa Paws, YTV<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 25<\/strong><br \/>\nHome Alone \u2013 7 PM, YTV<br \/>\nChristmas at Grand Valley \u2013 7 PM, Citytv<br \/>\nChristmas Bells Are Ringing \u2013 8 PM, W Network<br \/>\nTime For Me to Come Home for Christmas \u2013 9 PM, Citytv<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 27<\/strong><br \/>\nMinions \u2013 7 PM, YTV<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 28<\/strong><br \/>\nWall-E \u2013 5 PM, YTV<br \/>\nHappy Feet \u2013 8 PM, CBC<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 29<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Incredibles \u2013 12 PM, YTV<br \/>\nA Midnight Kiss \u2013 8 PM, W Network<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 30<\/strong><br \/>\nRudolph\u2019s Shiny New Year \u2013 12 PM, YTV<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 31<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Lion King \u2013 5 PM, YTV<br \/>\nDick Clark\u2019s New Year\u2019s Rockin\u2019 Eve with Ryan Seacrest \u2013 8 PM, Citytv<\/p>\n<p><strong>Food Network Specials<\/strong><br \/>\nHoliday Baking Championship \u2013 Mondays 9 PM<br \/>\nChristmas Cookie Challenge \u2013 Mondays 10 PM<br \/>\nHoliday Cooking Builds \u2013 Fridays 9\/9:30 PM<br \/>\nGiada\u2019s Holiday Handbook \u2013 Saturdays 11 AM<br \/>\nHoliday Gingerbread Showdown \u2013 Sundays 9 PM<\/p>\n<p>If you are not yet a VMedia TV subscriber, sign up today and take advantage of our limited time offer &#8212;\u00a0<strong>FREE TV for 6 Months <\/strong>with our Skinny TV package!\u00a0Save over $130! Or, choose from one of four variations and catch all your favourite programming:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/en\/tv\">Skinny<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/en\/tv\">Basic<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/en\/tv\">Premium Flex<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/en\/tv\">Grand Premium<\/a>, now at their lowest price!<\/p>\n<p><strong>VMedia TV &#8211; More Content. More Enjoyment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It\u2019s the most wonderful time of the year! December brings with it a time-honoured modern tradition of spending entire days inside over the holidays, flipping through channels to find the perfect festive movie to enjoy.\u00a0 VMedia is\u00a0bringing you the most comprehensive schedule of popular holiday programming. 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