'Tis the season to make merry. And what better way to turn up the cheer than with holiday entertainment? Paramount+ has a first-class holiday collection offering a range of selections for one and all.
Christmas comes but once a year. The traditions and memories created during the season power a lifetime of nostalgia. These precious and treasured moments are like jewels passed down from generation to generation. Everything plays a part, from towering firs to gingerbread delights, frosted sugar cookies, and twinkling lights. Everything has its place, and there is a place for everything. For many, holiday television and film have been the memory markers, time machines transporting their viewers back to the days of yore.
When settling in on those crisp nights, selecting a piece that lifts the mood and serves as a perfect seasonal complement is a central point. And there is nothing better than being able to find everything that is needed in one place. Paramount + premiered its holiday collection on November 16th, boasting a most expansive collection. This year Paramount will offer its viewers nostalgic pieces helping audiences relive the magic of days past. And additional offerings include new content for watchers to add to their treasure trove of memories. And whether it be reality or escapism, rom-com or horror, drama or laughs, it can be found on Paramount + this holiday season.
Classic Movies and TV Specials
Classics are ageless. These pieces reawaken something in us, reignite passions, restore faith, or rekindle the imagination. Each watch is like opening a most precious gift again and again. So, suppose sentimentality and trips down memory lane invoke mirth. In that case, Peacock will offer veritable throwbacks such as Plane Trains and Automobiles, starring the late John Candy and Steve Martin, A Christmas Carol, Ernest Saves Christmas, Who Slew Auntie Roo, and Scrooged, starring Bill Murray.
Relive the holiday magic with seasonal episodic picks from some of the most memorable shows televised. On the docket are The Twilight Zone's "The Night of the Meek," The Brady Bunch's "The voice of Christmas," Cheer's "Christmas Cheers," and Family Ties "A Keaton Christmas Carol."
A Sprig of Reality and Festive Family Treats
Those whose days are brightened by a dose of reality that's not entirely theirs will find curated holiday episodes of Deliciousness, Ridiculousness, and RuPaul's Drag Race. In addition, Paramount will revisit the Wonderful Winter land quest for the title of Top Elf.
Haul out the Christmas cookies and popcorn to enjoy festive family time. With Paramount's "Falalala Family Fun" collection, all family members can enjoy offerings such as Loud House Christmas, Fairly Odd Christmas, and Santa Hunters.
Holiday Horror and Love
Some need a little break from the sugar and spice. Such viewers will find selections that include Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas is the tale of a man who feels love bloom upon meeting the girl of his dreams. But, unfortunately, a date with this dream girl ends a little distasteful, especially when he finds out what's being served. Then there's To All a Good Night, a 1983 slasher, Snow Beast, and a Christmas Crime Story.
Some ask why Christmas rom-coms are still so popular. Nothing sparks the embers of the heart like a good holiday romance. So, selections such as A Very British Christmas, Christmas Proposal, and Christmas Takes Flight will be available for the tender at heart and those with an affinity for love and light.
Yuletide Specials
Something unique might lift the spirits and make the heart soar. In that case, there's The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular as well as the Ho Ho Ho Holiday Special. Then join the nation with the December 11th airing of the National Tree Lighting. Next, fans of Ghosts can mark their calendars for Friday, December 16th, the premiere of a one-hour holiday special.
Musical lovers will be able to catch a brand-new Nickelodeon original Snow Day on Friday, December 16th. The synopsis reads, "Your family is in for a flurry of fun with Snow Day, a musical reimagining of the beloved classic comedy film that follows a group of kids who discover that anything is possible when you break routines and take giant risks."
And on December 20th, fans of Mariah Carey can catch her two-hour holiday concert Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All. According to Variety, the upcoming special will feature Carey performing a selection of her festive holiday hits, including "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Finally, on December 23rd, the eve of Christmas Eve, catch A Home for The Holidays at the Grove.
Unbelievably it's that time of year once again for spreading goodwill and cheer. However, it's always a gesture of good measure to know where and how to access the things that make one's season a little lighter and brighter. And Paramount+ has everything one could need.