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We’ve almost made it to the end of 2021, and what a rollercoaster year it has been. As the world slowly but surely emerge from the prolonged lockdown, this winter holiday feels almost halfway back to normal. While not all aspects of the holiday season have returned to pre-pandemic festivity, one thing that has come back in full force are our favorite long-time, evergreen Christmas movies and holiday specials to play on never-ending loops on our TV screens.

Using network schedules and streaming releases, we’ve cobbled together all of the holiday movies and TV specials we could find and think our audience will enjoy. Be sure to chime in with anything we may have missed as we will be updating as the season moves along.

A note: If You’Re Looking For Hallmark Movies, we’ve decided not to include them in our curated schedule this year, save for new releases.

Dolly Parton is coming home for the holidays once again, as CBS Television Network has announced the legendary singer and actress will star in a new Christmas television special next month. Aptly called A Holly Dolly Christmas, the hourlong special will air on Sunday, Dec. 6 on CBS and its streaming service CBS All Access. Per the press release, the special will see Parton "performing from an intimate, candlelit set" and provide "much-needed joy and holiday cheer at the end of this challenging year."

"I am so proud to be a part of the CBS family this holiday season with my new Christmas special," Parton said of the news.

"When Dolly Parton calls and tells you she wants to do a Christmas show, you don't hesitate," Jack Sussman, executive vice president of specials, music and live Events/alternative and reality for CBS, also said in a statement. "A special with the multi-Grammy Award-winning,...