They’re the gifts that keep giving — evergreen holiday TV specials and movies that have become annual fixtures on our screens. Fixtures like “Frosty the Snowman,” which turns 50-years-old this year (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” have been around even longer).
Here’s a rundown of returning programs. Be aware that many of them will air multiple times. With a few exceptions, we have listed only the initial telecasts. (Consult your daily listings for more details):
Today
“The 93rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” (9 a.m., NBC; re-airs at 2 p.m.)
“The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” (8 p.m., ABC)
Friday
“The Polar Express (7 p.m. & 9 p.m., AMC)
“Frosty the Snowman” (8 p.m., CBS)
“Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer” (8 p.m., The CW; re-airs 8 p.m. Dec. 18)