Back in the three-network, four-network and even five-network days, one could see all of the holiday specials and special episodes and still lead a relatively normal life. But in this time of many platforms, one can go snow-blind. And so, to help you make your way through this blizzard, here is a holiday guide:
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Derek Hough hosts "The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular."
Omark Reyes, Disney
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Auburn vice principal's Facebook post about immigration prompts call for dialogue
Cayuga County legislators revive vehicle tax plan amid budget crunch
Chris Major, retired Auburn police officer, running for Cayuga County sheriff
Cayuga County-area police blotter: Nov. 29, 2025
Skaneateles woman, mental health advocate competing in America Strong pageant
Auburn police: Woman stole bag, wallet from Walmart shopper
Colorado man gets 2 years in federal prison for threatening to kill Cayuga County man
Cayuga County-area property transfers: Dec. 1, 2025
How anonymous tips, traffic stops and fake Social Security numbers led to ICE raid at Cayuga County factory
Auburn brewery's IPA once again named one of America's best
Cayuga County-area police blotter: Nov. 26, 2025
Cayuga County Legislature passes resolution opposing 'unreasonable' Cato immigration raid
'We serve everyone': Auburn Salvation Army makes 1,200 Thanksgiving meals
Auburn YMCA votes to stay at current space, renovate it for over $20M
Cayuga County bridge now closed for $24M replacement project
Lauren Daigle, left, and Jordan Davis host "CMA Country Christmas."
ABC
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The Radio City Rockettes during the 2024 "Christmas in Rockefeller Center."
Jordan Curtis Hughes, NBC
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The Temptations perform during last year's "A Motown Christmas."
NBC
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Madison Beer performs during the "iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024."
Christopher Willard, Disney
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"Great Performances: Twelfth Night"
Joseph Sinnott, PBS
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"Great Performances: The Nutcracker"
Johan Persson, PBS
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“A Paw Patrol Christmas"
CBS
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"Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol"
Disney
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"With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration"
Netflix
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"The First Snow of Fraggle Rock"
Apple TV
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"A Merry Little Ex-Mas"
Marni Grossman, Netflix
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"A Very Jonas Christmas Movie"Â
John Medland, Disney
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"Champagne Problems"
Netflix
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"Jingle Bell Heist"
Netflix
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"The Merchants of Joy"
Prime Video
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Michelle Pfeiffer stars in "Oh. What. Fun."
Alisha Wetherill, Prime Video
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Alexandra Breckenridge as Santa Claus in “My Secret Santa."
Netflix
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Zooey Deschanel stars in "Merv."
Wilson Webb, Prime Video
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