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ABC is your magical holiday destination this year with festive specials, returning seasonal favorites and Christmas episodes of top shows! The network announced the lineup, which officially kicks off on Thanksgiving night and runs through New Year’s Eve.

Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins will co-host the 11th annual “CMA Country Christmas” TV special and the network will air “The Disney Holiday Singalong” featuring top names in entertainment like Katy Perry, BTS, Michael Bublé, Chloe x Halle, and Kerry Washington!

You can expect animated family-fun airings of “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,“ “Toy Story That Time Forgot,“ “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,“ “Disney Prep & Landing” and “Shrek the Halls”. There will also be holiday-themed episodes of “General Hospital,” “black-ish,“ “The Goldbergs” and more.

Additional highlights include a special fifth anniversary of the Thanksgiving evening staple “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration”; a reimagined “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration” and a bright new season of “The Great Christmas Light Fight”.  There will also be the network broadcast premiere of “The Greatest Showman.“

Check out the full lineup below!

Thursday, Nov. 26 — Thanksgiving

Olaf’s Frozen Adventure | 8pm/7c
In “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” Olaf (voice of Josh Gad) teams up with Sven on a merry mission. It’s the first holiday season since the gates reopened and Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) and Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel) host a celebration for all of Arendelle. When the townspeople unexpectedly leave early to enjoy their individual holiday customs, the sisters realize they have no family traditions of their own. So, Olaf sets out to comb the kingdom to bring home the best traditions, and save Anna and Elsa’s “first Christmas in forever.”

“Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” features the original cast of Arendelle characters, including Olaf, voiced by Josh Gad (“Marshall,” “Book of Mormon”); Anna, voiced by Kristen Bell (“Frozen,” “Bad Moms”); Elsa, voiced by Idina Menzel (Broadway’s “Wicked,” “Rent” and “If/Then”; Fox’s “Glee”); and Kristoff, voiced by Jonathan Groff (Broadway’s “Hamilton,” Netflix’s “Mindhunter”).

Toy Story That Time Forgot | 8:30pm/7:30c
Pixar Animation Studios’ special for television, “Toy Story That Time Forgot,” features your favorite characters from the “Toy Story” films. During a post-Christmas play date, the “Toy Story” gang finds themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It’s all up to Trixie the triceratops if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie’s room in this “Toy Story That Time Forgot.”

The cast includes Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, Kristen Schaal as Trixie, Kevin McKidd (“Grey’s Anatomy”) as Reptillus Maximus, Wallace Shawn as Rex, Timothy Dalton as Mr. Pricklepants, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head and Joan Cusack as Jessie.

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration | 9pm/8c
“The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” kicks off the holiday season on ABC. Join celebrity hosts as they present the two-hour prime-time special on Thanksgiving night from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. This magical celebration will feature musical performances with some of today’s top artists among a flurry of Disney holiday entertainment. During the prime-time special, viewers will also be treated to several Disney Parks sneak peeks, including a behind-the-scenes look into future attractions coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. Hosts and performers to be confirmed at a later date.

Toy Story That Time Forgot (Disney/ABC)

Friday, Nov. 27

Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town | 8pm/7c
In the perennial favorite created in 1970 by Rankin-Bass Productions (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman”), Fred Astaire narrates this timeless tale of Kris Kringle (Mickey Rooney), a young boy with an immense desire to do good things for others. The vocal cast features Mickey Rooney as Kris Kringle; Keenan Wynn as Winter; Paul Frees as Burgermeister Meisterburger, Grimsby, the soldiers and the townsmen; Joan Gardner as Tanta Kringle; Robie Lester as Jessica and Andrea Sacino; Dina Lynn, Gary White and Greg Thomas as the children.

Sunday, Nov. 29

Disney Prep & Landing | 7pm/6c
Walt Disney Animation Studios brings you a half-hour holiday special tale of an elite unit of elves known as Prep & Landing. After working tirelessly on Prep & Landing for 227 years, an elf named Wayne is upset when he doesn’t receive an expected promotion to be the Director of Naughty List Intelligence. Instead, Magee, the North Pole Christmas Eve Command Center Coordinator (NPCECCC for short), partners Wayne with Lanny, an idealistic rookie who has an undying enthusiasm for Christmas. During their Christmas Eve mission, Wayne and Lanny encounter unexpected challenges that push them to their limits. Will the elves be able to guide Dasher, Dancer and the rest of the reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh through a raging snowstorm to ensure a merry Christmas for all?

Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty Vs. Nice | 7:30pm/6:30c
The yuletide adventures of Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne continue. With the Big 2-5 fast approaching, Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole technology that has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid! Desperate to prevent Christmas from descending into chaos, Wayne seeks out the foremost Naughty Kid expert to aid in the mission, a bombastic member of the Coal Elf Brigade who also happens to be his estranged brother, Noel.

Monday, Nov. 30

General Hospital | 2pm/1c
Chasing tradition and relishing in the fact that she has unusually unfettered access to the Quartermaine kitchen, Olivia strives to create the perfect traditional Thanksgiving feast for the family and their guests. Meanwhile, Sam and Carly’s mutual contempt fades to an unlikely moment of friendship as they discuss the paths their lives have taken supporting those they love. Brando gives Sasha the support she needs, while Ava wonders if her aspirations of having a happy family can be salvaged. Monica reminds everyone just how much they have to be thankful for in the face of the challenges they’ve encountered, and the arrival of an unexpected guest proves to be the pleasant surprise everyone needs to experience the joy of the holiday.

The Disney Holiday Singalong | 8pm/7c
Returning for a third iteration, “The Disney Holiday Singalong” will feature more music and magic just in time for the holidays. The one-hour festive musical event will feature star-studded performances, animated on-screen lyrics, more favorite Disney melodies and classic holiday songs.

CMA Country Christmas | 9pm/8c
Ring in the holiday season annually with a night full of festive classics and one-of-a-kind musical performances. Now in its 11th year, the 2020 Christmas special is being hosted by Thomas Rhett and his wife, Lauren Akins, with performances from some of today’s biggest Country Music stars.

Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins, CMA Country Christmas (CMA)

Wednesday, Dec. 2

The Goldbergs – “Hanukkah On The Seas” | 8pm/7c
Pop-Pop surprises the family with an ill-advised winter cruise to Canada. Meanwhile, Erica stirs up holiday trouble at home on an all-new Hanukkah-themed episode.

black-ish – “Compton Around the Christmas Tree” | 9:30pm/8:30c
Dre realizes he’s out of touch with his roots after Junior claims he’s turned into a “valley dad,” so he takes the family to his hometown of Compton. Meanwhile, Bow tries to teach Jack and Diane about the spirit of giving by having them volunteer in Compton for Christmas on “black-ish.”

Wednesday, Dec. 9

The Great Christmas Light Fight – Season Premiere | 8pm/7c
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as ABC’s tree-mendously popular decorating competition series, “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” takes over Wednesdays in December as it returns for its eighth season with back-to-back episodes. America’s brightest houses bring joy to the world with the help of celebrity judges – lifestyle expert Carter Oosterhouse and famed interior designer Taniya Nayak. All isn’t always calm, but all is definitely bright as the Christmas classic takes viewers across the country to the most elaborate and awe-inspiring holiday displays in the nation.

This holiday season, we will once again see four fantastic families face off in each one-hour episode and compete to win $50,000 should they “sleigh” the competition. Taking Christmas decorating to another level, the Heavyweights special will return for its third year featuring a first-ever parade of one-of-a-kind sparkling floats and a mile-long drive-through with over a million synchronized lights, to name a few, that viewers will never forget.

Wednesday, Dec. 16

The Great Christmas Light Fight | 8pm/7c
An all-new episode will air.

Friday, Dec. 18

Shrek the Halls | 8:30pm/7:30c
DreamWorks Animation’s “Shrek the Halls,” a half-hour of entertainment starring America’s favorite ogre and his friends, features the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas. Just when Shrek thought he could finally sit back, relax and enjoy his happily ever after with his new family, the most joyous of all holidays arrives. It’s Christmas Eve and everyone is filled with holiday cheer—except for Shrek. He isn’t exactly the picture of yuletide joy, but for the sake of Fiona and the kids, he tries to get into the spirit of things as only an ogre can. Unfortunately, everyone seems to have their own ideas about what Christmas is all about, so when Donkey, Puss In Boots, Gingerbread Man and the whole gang try to join in on the fun, Shrek’s plans for a cozy family celebration end up spiraling into one truly unforgettable Christmas.

Sunday, Dec. 20

The Sound of Music | 7pm/6c
ABC will air the Rodgers & Hammerstein cinematic treasure “The Sound of Music.” Celebrate the Oscar®-winning classic with popular favorites “Edelweiss,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Every Mountain,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “The Lonely Goatherd” and “The Sound of Music.”

Wednesday, Dec. 23

General Hospital | 2pm/1c
As holiday celebrations begin in Port Charles, Carly and Jason return to Sonny’s house to find that in her absence Michael and Joss have stepped up and added all the finishing traditional touches for a beautiful multigenerational family Christmas at home. The holidays make various losses felt in new ways, and Maxie looks to honor someone who can’t be with them. Consequences from past decisions are coming to bear – and several of our PC residents hope for the best but fear the worst. However, the holidays also provide opportunities for heart-to-heart talks, forgiveness, unexpected connections and long-awaited reunions.

The Great Christmas Light Fight – Season Finale | 9pm/8c

Thursday, Dec. 24

The Greatest Showman | 8pm/7c — Network Broadcast Premiere
An original musical inspired by the life of P.T. Barnum, starring Hugh Jackman. Barnum was a visionary who rose from nothing to create the “Greatest Show on Earth,” a spectacle and celebration of his larger-than-life imagination that captivated audiences around the globe.

Friday, Dec. 25 — Christmas Day

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration | 10am/9c
Disney’s annual Christmas celebration airs Christmas morning on ABC and features heartwarming stories and amazing celebrity performances. The holiday special is a collaboration by Disney Parks, ABC and Endeavor Content’s Film 45.

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration (Disney/ABC)

Thursday, Dec. 31

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021 | 8pm/7c
Ryan Seacrest will be joined by Billy Porter and Lucy Hale in Times Square in New York City to host the iconic special. This year marks the 49th anniversary of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” America’s go-to annual New Year’s tradition which celebrates the year’s very best in music. The show sets the stage to ring in the new year with more than five and a half hours of dynamic performances airing until 2:00 a.m. EST and gives viewers a look at New Year’s celebrations from around the globe.

R&B singer Ciara will host the Los Angeles festivities and country singer Jessie James Decker will return as Powerball correspondent. Additional details around hosts, performers in Time Square and other locations will be announced in the coming weeks. This is a broadcast event closed to the public.

(Update: 12/15/20) – It has just been announced that global multihyphenate superstar Jennifer Lopez will be the headliner of the NYE special. Billy Porter, Cyndi Lauper and Jimmie Allen will be additional performers. Porter and Lauper, who worked together on the Broadway hit “Kinky Boots,” will also reunite on the NYRE stage for a duet performance.

ABC's 2020 Holiday Movies and Specials

Olaf’s Frozen Adventure
Airs: November 26

Photo: ABC

ABC's 2020 Holiday Movies and Specials

Toy Story That Time Forgot
Airs: November 26

Photo: ABC

ABC's 2020 Holiday Movies and Specials

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Airs: November 26

Photo: ABC

ABC's 2020 Holiday Movies and Specials

Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
Airs: November 27

Photo: ABC

ABC's 2020 Holiday Movies and Specials

Disney Prep & Landing
Airs: November 29

Photo: ABC

ABC's 2020 Holiday Movies and Specials

Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty Vs. Nice
Airs: November 29

Photo: ABC

ABC's 2020 Holiday Movies and Specials

The Disney Holiday Singalong
Airs: November 30

Photo: ABC

ABC's 2020 Holiday Movies and Specials

CMA Country Christmas
Airs: November 30

Photo: ABC

ABC's 2020 Holiday Movies and Specials

The Great Christmas Light Fight
Begins: December 9

Photo: ABC

ABC's 2020 Holiday Movies and Specials

Shrek the Halls
Airs: December 18

Photo: ABC

ABC's 2020 Holiday Movies and Specials

The Sound of Music
Airs: December 18

Photo: ABC

ABC's 2020 Holiday Movies and Specials

The Greatest Showman
Airs: December 24

Photo: 20th Century Fox

ABC's 2020 Holiday Movies and Specials

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Airs: December 25

Photo: ABC

ABC's 2020 Holiday Movies and Specials

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021
Airs: December 31

Photo: ABC

FYI: Unfortunately, the “Charlie Brown” holiday favorites will not be part of the schedule this year.  As for the NYE festivities, there has been no official mention of what’s going on with “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” due to the current pandemic, but I imagine more information on the virtual aspects will be revealed at a late date, and I will update this post.

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Stay Merry,