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5 Holiday Movies to Catch on TV This Week

Want to get into the holiday spirit? Catch one of these holiday movies, and you will definitely get there!

There are five great movies playing this week — catch them if you can.

1. It's a Wonderful Life

This classic 1946 film never gets old. Jimmy Stewart stars as George Bailey, whose life is touched by a guardian angel. This film was nominated for five Oscars. — 8 p.m. Saturday on NBC.

2. A Christmas Story

Don't miss this hilarious and touching movie of an Indiana boy that will have you saying, "You'll shoot your eye out," all day long. — Starts at 8 p.m. Saturday and runs for 24 hours nonstop on TBS.

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3. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Clark Griswold has big plans for Christmas, which naturally turns into a total disaster. This movie is destined to make you laugh and be thankful that you aren't related to cousin Eddie. — 9 p.m. Thursday, 6 p.m. Friday and 10 p.m. Sunday on ABC Family.

4. The Sound of Music

When Maria feels she cannot cut it at the convent, she heads over to a naval officer's home to become a nanny for his precocious children. This classic musical has more sap than a maple tree, but it's a feel-good movie that we all know and love. You know you will sing along. — 7 p.m. Sunday on ABC.

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5. How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The movie version of Dr. Seuss' beloved tale, starring Jim Carrey, will entrance your children. — 8:30 p.m. Sunday on ABC. 

 

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