Christmas after Christmas, there is not one house that does not whip its specials up. Hollywood, no less than a home itself, has almost everyone from Meghan Markle to the Grinch weaving their own holiday spectacle. Alas, home is where the holiday is.

Before screens flicker with holiday cheer, seven particularly festive gems headline a nest of joy, proving that royals, greens, and tinsel mix the best.

1. The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular

The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular aired on ABC on December 1, 2025. Performances hailed from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California, and Aulani Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii.

Derek Hough hosted with stars like Gwen Stefani, Bebe Rexha, Coco Jones, Trisha Yearwood, and more. Ginnifer Goodwin narrated the show right beside them.

This tenth edition delivers pure holiday wonder from f​ireworks, parades, to music, offering just the right enchantment for the season. The yearly performance is now available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

2. Dancing with the Holidays

While Dancing with the Stars ended in November, the show aired its very first Dancing with the Holidays on December 2, 2025. Julianne Hough hosted the festive routines by pros with Jennifer Affleck in the audience.

Pentatonix performed alongside holiday dances. Ensembles featuring Brandon Armstrong and Rylee Arnold twirled up a whirl alongside as well.

The 42-minute episode blends music and movement. Viewers who crave snow-themed choreography and greetings await a ballroom-sized joy with this ABC broadcast.

3. With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration

Meghan Markle released her celebratory, With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration on Netflix on December 3, 2025. The one-hour special shared recipes, crafts, and hosting tips from her Montecito home.

Guests cameos and family joined for feasts, gifts, and decorations in this special episode. Meghan Markle's spinoff of her series emphasizes togetherness and the perfect stream for cozy, seasonal inspiration.

4. Christmas in Rockefeller Center

Christmas in Rockefeller Center lit the year's tree on December 3, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET via an NBC broadcast. Reba McEntire hosted with performers like Halle Bailey, Michael Bublé, and Gwen Stefani.

Radio City Rockettes mark their centennial on this broadcast as well. TODAY show anchors Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, and Al Roker made appearances as well. The million-a-population drawing two-hour special is now streaming on Peacock.

5. A Motown Christmas

A Motown Christmas's 2025 edition re-aired on NBC on December 9, at 9:00 p.m. ET. Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey hosted legends like Gladys Knight, Martha & the Vandellas, and The Temptations.

Over 25 Motown hits mixed with holiday tunes in these two hours. The festive stage pulsing with harmonies is up to stream post-broadcast on Fubo, DIRECTV, and Peacock.

6. Shrek the Halls

Shrek the Halls premiered on November 28, 2007, on ABC. This 30-minute DreamWorks animation sets Shrek's swamp holiday plans awry.

Donkey, Fiona, and Puss in Boots bring chaos and songs. As per usual, Mike Myers voices Shrek. The family favorite fits marathon viewing and can be replayed on Amazon Prime Video in 2025.

To finish with just as much festive fury as one began, the Grinch's green gloom is the undefeated film feast.

7. How the Grinch Stole Christmas

How the Grinch Stole Christmas debuted in 1966 as a 30-minute TV special. Boris Karloff narrated and voiced the Grinch ruining Whoville's joy in this classic.

Directed by Chuck Jones, this Dr. Seuss tale of redemption via Cindy Lou Who is a dear to all ages. The animated number's annual replays have cemented its classic status.

From Disney's dazzle to Meghan Markle's cozy crafts, these seven specials blend live spectacle, dance flair, soulful harmonizing, and animated antics into holiday perfection. On the other hand, airings like Shrek the Halls and The Grinch's steal endure for endless replays.

Which of these tinsel-tinkles are you going to curl up for in front of the telly? Let us know in the comments below.

Written by

Adiba Nizami

Edited by

Hriddhi Maitra