Christmasseason is upon us, and with it comes thegifts that truly keep on giving:celebrity Christmas specials. Last year, we all fell (more) in love with John Legend andChrissy Teigenduring theirLegendary Christmasspecial (which will thankfully re-air this year) but they’re not the only celebs who can get you into the holiday spirit. Bill Murray, Mariah Carey – even Stephen Colbert are among the stars who have hosted those cheesy Christmas specials we all love so much.
This is an opportune time to remind you of when then-NewlywedsJessica Simpsonand Nick Lachey hostedNick & Jessica’s Family Christmasin 2004:
This year, even more celebrities are getting in on the action. Here’s a guide for where and when you can watch this year’s Christmas specials:
Outrageous Holiday Houses with Lance Bass
The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show
When:November 29Where:Amazon Prime
Penn & Teller: Merry Fool Us
When:Nov. 29, 9pm ESTWhere:CW
The magical duo have added holiday cheer to their showPenn & Teller: Fool Usand the result is spell-binding, festive fun.
A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy
When:Dec. 12 at 10pm ESTWhere:NBC
Sure, it’s a re-run, but when your special was as fun andstar-studdedasChrissy Teigenand John Legend’s was, it’s worth another watch.
Holidays with the Houghs
When:Dec. 16, 10pm ESTWhere:NBC
The Hough siblings are bringing their dancing shoes and sibling rivalry to NBC for a Christmas variety show featuringKelly Clarkson, Ciara, Ne-Yo and…roller skates!?
A Very Brady Renovation: Holiday Edition
Christmas is all about family, so why not get one of the most iconic families in American television to celebrate? The Bradys are coming together to make ’70s-inspired Christmas treats and decorate their “childhood” home.
A Home for the Holidays With Idina Menzel
When:Dec. 22, 9pm ESTWhere:CBS and CBS All Access
TheFrozenstar will perform songs from her holiday album,Christmas: A Season of Love,alongside artists like Adam Lambert, NE-YO and Kelly Rowland. This special is particularly, well, special because the audience is made up of adoptive parents, social workers and former foster children, some of which who get to share their stories.
Mariah Carey Is Christmas
When:No Release DateWhere:Amazon Music
Sure, it’s not a variety show but, as the title suggests, few people encapsulate Christmas quite like Mariah Carey, and this Amazon mini-documentary about her hit, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” will at least get the song stuck in your head for a few days…or weeks.
If these specials leave you looking for evenmoreholiday cheer, may we suggest you re-visit a few oldies but goodies? LikeA Very Murray Christmas, Bill Murray’s Christmas twist on a variety show.
Yes, that is Miley Cyrus and George Clooney. You can watchA Very Murray Christmason Netflix.
What about the Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey’sMerriest Christmasspecial?
All she wants for Christmas is you…watching herspecial on Netflix.
You could go way back and watch Bob Hope’s Christmas specialon Amazon Prime.
And finish off the season with a laugh while watching Stephen Colbert’sA Colbert Christmas.
Grab your hot cocoa and get cozy. You’ve got some watching to do!
source: people.com
