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A Christmas Carol (1938)

Reginald Owen stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in one of many classic versions of Dickens’ hallowed story about the miser who is frightened by three spirits into changing his ways just in time for Christmas.

A Christmas Carol (1951)

Also known as “Scrooge,” this acclaimed version of the Dickens tale stars Alastair Sim as miser Ebeneezer Scrooge, who comes to see the error of his ways after being visited by three spirits one Christmas Eve.

Christmas Evil

In this 1980 slasher film also known as “You Better Watch Out,” a psycho in a Santa suit gets to decide who’s been naughty and who’s been nice.

A Christmas Story

The holidays wouldn’t be complete without Ralphie and TBS’ 24-hour marathon of A Christmas Story.

Going My Way

In Leo McCarey’s 1944 classic, a young priest revitalizes a failing parish and brings new life to the elder priest.

Holiday Affair

A young widow is torn between a boring businessman and a romantic ne’er-do-well.

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

The holiday classic that earned Edmund Gwenn an Oscar for his portrayal of Kris Kringle. When a nice old man who claims to be Santa Claus (Gwenn) is institutionalized for being “insane,” a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing.

New Year’s Evil

During a rocking New Year’s celebration, a man threatens to kill a series of women, including the show’s host.

A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!

TCM takes movie lovers on a tinsel-filled journey through the most iconic holiday films of all time in this documentary. This new special will look at variations within the genre, such as holiday romances, family movies and even thrillers.

Scrooge (1970)

Albert Finney plays Ebenezer Scrooge in this engrossing musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ immortal tale, “A Christmas Carol.”