Classic Christmas Movies
Every November and December, Turner Classic Movies (also known as TCM) airs classic Christmas movies and other holiday related programs. Movies typically include older versions of “A Christmas Carol” along with black-and-white holiday favorites like The Bishop’s Wife, and Christmas in Connecticut.
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2023 Turner Classic Movie Christmas News
Holiday programming on TCM begins Saturday, December 2nd. Classic holiday movies will air most Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month of December.
2023 TCM Classic Christmas Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: Date/times are subject to change (all times shown in ET)
Airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times/dates can vary by TV provider.
Schedule last updated on 11/27/23
Saturday, December 2, 2023
- 4:30pm – A Christmas Carol (1938)
Sunday, December 3, 2023
- 12:00pm – Ben-Hur (1959)
- 6:00pm – The Bishop’s Wife (1947)
Friday, December 8, 2023
- 10:00pm – Holiday (1938)
Saturday, December 9, 2023
- 8:00am – Peace on Earth (1939)
- 4:00pm – It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947)
- 6:15pm – Remember the Night (1940)
- 8:00pm – Fiddler on the Roof
- 11:15pm – Tevya
Sunday, December 10, 2023
- 6:00pm – Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
Saturday, December 16, 2023
- 8:00am – Alias St. Nick (1935)
- 11:30am – Star in the Night (1945)
- 12:00pm – Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
- 4:15pm – The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
- 6:15pm – Holiday Affair (1949)
Sunday, December 17, 2023
- 1:30pm – King of Kings (1961)
- 11:00pm – It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947)
Monday, December 18, 2023
- 1:15am – Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)
- 3:45am – Mon Oncle Antoine (1971)
- 6:45pm – A Christmas Carol (1938)
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
- 3:30am – Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)
- 5:45am – Star in the Night (1945)
- 6:15pm – The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
- 4:45am – Metropolitan (1990)
- 6:00pm – Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
- 8:00pm – Remember the Night (1940)
Thursday, December 21, 2023
- 5:00am – Christmas Past (1925)
- 8:00pm – Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Friday, December 22, 2023
- 2:00pm – A Carol for Another Christmas (1964)
Saturday, December 23, 2023
- 8:00pm – The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
Sunday, December 24, 2023
- 3:45pm – It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947)
- 6:00pm – Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
- 8:00pm – Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
- 10:00pm – Holiday Affair (1949)
- 11:45pm – A Christmas Carol (1938)
Monday, December 25, 2023
- 11:45am – Holiday Affair (1949)
Saturday, December 30, 2023
- 8:00am – The Pups’ Christmas (1936)
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- Xfinity – Channel 903
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TCM Christmas Schedule Archives
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- 2020 Turner Classic Movies Christmas Schedule
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Cant believe the original “Miracle on 34th Street” is not being shown.
The original Miracle on 34th Street will be airing on AMC this year:
https://www.countdownuntilchristmas.com/amc-best-christmas-ever/
Why is “Scrooge”, with Alistair Sim (1951), not on your schedule?
Why doesn’t the voice match up to the movies today. December 18. A couple of my favorites are on but turned the channel.
Why isn’t “Holiday Inn” on the Schedule?
My thoughts exactly. It’s a classic.
I’m disappointed Three Godfathers with John Wayne is not on the schedule. It’s my favorite John Wayne movie.
Why are you not running the movie White Christmas? Thank you for the info
Hi Anna, AMC has the rights this year to air White Christmas: https://www.countdownuntilchristmas.com/amc-best-christmas-ever/
I don’t see Harvey on tcm this xmas why?????
What about “I’ll be seeing you ” with Joseph Cotten & Ginger Rogers?
Hi Frank, I haven’t seen I’ll Be Seeing You on the schedule as of yet. If that changes, I’ll get it posted.
I saw an ad for” It’s a Wonderfl Life” It said it was on Dec. 18th and 21st, but I can’t find it on your schedule. What’s the deal?
I also looked for it. Why isn’t it being shown?
And where’s Miracle on 34th Street; It’s a Wonderful Life???
I am guessing many of the streaming services now own the rights to most of the Christmas classics. We watched the original “Miracle on 34th Street” on Amazon Prime (for free b/c it is included in the subscription price)
But what happened to “Since You Went Away”??
Since it begins with and ends with Christmas, TCM always aired it during the holidays.
Why isn’t A Christmas Carol staring George C Scott being aired on your channel?
Deb
Unfortunately, as of today, it is not scheduled to air on any channel this holiday season (2022). The version with George C Scott is my personal favorite, very disappointing.