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Christmas Eve at St. Peter’s Basilica

Mass from Rome.

Christmas in Rockefeller Center

NBC will celebrate the lighting of the world’s most famous Christmas tree with a live broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City. The star-studded holiday special will feature performances by Neil Diamond, Big Time Rush, Tony Bennett, Justin Bieber, Michael Bublé, Cee Lo Green, Carole King, Katharine McPhee, Javier Colon and The Radio City Rockettes with a mix of current hits and holiday classics.

Christmas Liturgical

Young people representing various religious denominations perform holiday songs.

Chuck

It’s the day after Thanksgiving, and Chuck (Zachary Levi) faces the most awkward of family reunions when mom (guest star Linda Hamilton) comes over for dinner — along with the dangerous Alexei Volkoff (guest star Timothy Dalton).

Community: Regional Holiday Music

When the Greendale Glee Club is unexpectedly sidelined, the school’s effervescent choir director sets about recruiting the study group members to fill in.

84th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

This annual favorite celebrates the start of the holiday season with a parade beginning at 77th Street and Central Park West in New York City. Performers from stage, screen, sports and music ride down Broadway atop moving stages, and of course eye-catching floats and balloons will be on hand.

It’s a Wonderful Life

Frank Capra’s 1946 holiday classic. On what might be his last Christmas Eve, a discouraged George Bailey (James Stewart) wants to throw his life away. Fortunately, Clarence (Henry Travers), a second-class angel, is sent to show him the value of life.

A Michael Bublé Christmas

Three-time Grammy winner Michael Bublé headlines his first network television variety special, which features hits from his latest holiday CD along with sketch comedy segments.

Minute To Win It

The show returns to the primetime schedule with special episodes for the holiday season.

NBC’s New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly

Carson Daly’s two-hour New Year’s Eve special will air live, beginning in primetime and continuing at 11:30 p.m. (ET) with the countdown to 2011 and the first performances of the New Year.

The Office: Christmas Wishes

Andy tries to make this year’s Christmas the best ever by granting each person’s holiday wishes. Meanwhile, Robert California tries to drown his sorrows at the office party.

122nd Tournament of Roses Parade

NBC again offers live coverage of the event it has been broadcasting for 84 years, beginning on radio in 1927 and then televising the event beginning in 1954. HGTV has live, commercial-free coverage.

Parenthood: Happy Thanksgiving

Adam fears his future, and he is torn between his job and family after surprising news from Gordon (guest star William Baldwin). While preparing Thanksgiving dinner, Camille and Amber share a bonding moment.

Parks and Recreation: Citizen Knope

Unable to get work done from inside the Parks Department, Leslie forms a citizen action group and fights from the outside. Meanwhile, everyone in the office brainstorms ideas for what to get Leslie for Christmas.

Saturday Night Live Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas

A look at the funniest and most festive holiday sketches in the history of “SNL.” Also includes guest appearances by Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin, and new sketches with Gillly (Kristen Wiig).

A Sing-Off Christmas

In this special holiday episode, former contestants past and present come together to perform incredible a cappella versions of Christmas classics.

WWE Tribute to the Troops

WWE honors the U.S. armed forces with its third annual telecast of this holiday special. This year, WWE Superstars and Divas, along with Sherri Shepherd and Miss USA Rima Fakih, travel to Fort Hood, Texas.