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There's no better way to enjoy the Winter season than by cozying up in themed pajamas, grabbing some sweet treats and enjoying a holiday movie. Whether you need a festive family film or something to occupy kids while school's out, check out our top picks for all ages from Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video.

Holiday Content on Netflix

Is it cake? Holidays

This festive spin on the Gen-Z favourite Is it Cake? is sure to entertain little chefs. Watch as all-star bakers from previous seasons compete against one another to create realistic and delicious ice skates, wreaths and nutcracker replicas.

Parents will recognize celebrity judges like Tiffany Haddish and Sebastian Maniscalco testing the mind-bending baked goods. The series is coming to Netflix on Nov. 28, 2024, so be sure to mark your calendars!

NFL Christmas Gameday

Calling all football fans! On Dec. 25, 2024, Netflix will feature the NFL’s two Christmas Day marquee games. The Chiefs will face off against the Steelers at 1 p.m. ET followed by the Ravens and the Texans at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Grab some game-day snacks, and your favourite jersey and get ready for an afternoon of fun with the whole family.

That Christmas

This heartwarming comedy from Locksmith Animation follows Santa making a big mistake after a blizzard hits a seaside town. The story is based on a trilogy by author Richard Curtis, who parents may recognize as the award-winning director behind Love Actually!

Watch the charming film about friendship, love and loneliness on Dec. 4, 2024.

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

This family-friendly watch will amuse preschoolers and parents alike! Follow the dynamic duo Wallace & Gromit as they head out on an epic adventure to battle an invention gone wrong. The stop-motion animated comedy is coming to Netflix on Jan. 3, 2024.

The Great British Baking Show: Holidays

Welcome back some former bakers on Dec. 9, 2024, as they rejoin The Great British Baking Show in a challenge to make some winning seasonal treats. Judge alongside celebrity hosts Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith while gathering some inspiration for your own holiday dishes! 

The much-loved series is rated TV-14.

Holiday Content on Disney+

An Almost Christmas Story 

This short follows an adorable and curious owl named Moon who gets stuck in the Rockefeller Plaza Christmas tree. When a lost girl named Luna befriends Moon, the unlikely pair forms a heartwarming bond as they discover holiday magic.

Parents and kiddos can already enjoy the animated adventure which came to Netflix on Nov. 15, 2024.

Nutcrackers

When a career man named Mike, played by Ben Stiller, is pulled away from the big city to join his four nephews in rural Ohio, a quick trip turns into a remarkable adventure. Watch Mike deal with the boys’ holiday mischief and big hearts when the family-friendly comedy-drama comes to Netflix on Nov. 29, 2024.

Mickey and Minnie’s Christmas Carols (Shorts)

Season one of Mickey and Minnie’s Christmas Carols features the beloved mouse and his pals in a series of stop-motion shorts. Parents will enjoy the nostalgia while watching kids discover the magic of Disney’s most iconic characters.

Put on your Mickey ears, grab a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy on Nov. 30, 2024.

Holiday Content on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Wish List Games 

Get ready for the game show only Amazon can deliver. Content creator Lele Pons and Emmy-nominated host Nick Cannon will lead viewers through this high-energy series where contestants compete to win their entire Amazon Wish List. Watch the cast participate in fantastical games while adding some items to your own gift list.

Five episodes of this holiday special will debut on Prime Video on Nov. 20, 2024.

The Swan Princess Christmas 

This 2012 holiday film joined Prime Video on Nov. 1, 2024. Children will be awe-struck watching the beautiful princess turn into a swan after an unfortunate encounter with an evil wizard. Embrace the Christmas magic as the prince rushes to rescue his friend in this wintery, dreamlike adventure.

Dear Christmas

Parents of ages seven and up will adore this family-friendly, 2020 movie featuring a podcaster sharing tales of holiday romance with her listeners. When the host falls for a local firefighter during the Winter season, she finds herself enveloped in a love story of her own.

The heartwarming film came to Prime Video on Nov. 1, 2024.

The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland

This all-new musical movie is bringing the Christmas spirit to the classic Alice in Wonderland and a theatrical spin to “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Watch as St. Nick, voiced by Gerard Butler, and his reindeer adventure off to Wonderland to teach the Queen of Hearts the true meaning of Christmas.

Prime Video viewers can enjoy the film as early as Nov. 15, 2024.