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AMC and AMC+ unveil 'Best Christmas Ever' movie slate

AMC Network is the home of "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation," "The Polar Express" and "Elf," which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

COLORADO, USA — AMC Network has unveiled its slate of holiday programming.

The cable channel's "Best Christmas Ever" lineup will be the home of such holiday classics as "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation," "The Polar Express," and "Elf," which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

AMC Network said it will air more than 650 hours of Christmas-themed movies, specials and family films beginning Sunday, Nov. 26, and running through Tuesday, Dec. 26.

Highlights of the AMC and AMC+ holiday schedule include Rankin-Bass specials "Jack Frost," "Rudolph’s Shiny New Year," "The First Christmas Snow," "Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July," "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," and "Frosty’s Winter Wonderland."

The channel will also air Bing Crosby's "White Christmas," 1947's "Miracle on 34th Street," "Four Christmases," "Christmas with the Kranks," "Fred Claus."

'Best Christmas Ever' schedule highlights:

Monday, Nov. 27

Classic Christmas Marathon: "Jack Frost," "Rudolph’s Shiny New Year," "The First Christmas Snow," "Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July," "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," "Frosty’s Winter Wonderland" and more.

Tuesday, Nov. 28

Christmas Candy Marathon: Celebrating some of John Candy’s greatest films including "The Great Outdoors," "Uncle Buck," "National Lampoon’s Vacation," "Stripes."

Wednesday, Nov. 29

A Murray Christmas: Featuring Bill Murray’s classic films "Groundhog Day" and "Caddyshack."

Thursday, Nov. 30

Original film: "Christmas with the Campbells" original movie premiere.

Friday, Dec. 1

Reese for the Holidays: Reese Witherspoon favorites including "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Four Christmases."

Saturday, Dec. 2

Elf celebration: AMC celebrates 20th anniversary of "Elf."

Tuesday, Dec. 26

Holiday Hangover: "Elf," "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation," "Four Christmases," "Christmas with the Kranks" and more.

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