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- DirectorOwen SmithStarsMac PowellSilvio Wolf BuschCheri ChristianChristmas eve, 1943. A small Georgia town struggles with the rationing and sacrifices of America at war. Christmas is no exception as 11-year-old Gordy and his sister Priscilla sense a fear in the train station where they await their father's homecoming. Propaganda posters and tense adult talk drive home the evil of the enemy. When a train loaded with German POWs arrives in the station, Gordy's curiosity is stronger than his fear. He dares to approach the prison train and makes contact with a young German soldier named Hans. Through the courage to trust and the song Silent Night, friends and foes learn the true meaning of Peace on Earth, Goodwill Towards Men, and hearts are forever changed. Based on true events.
- DirectorMatthew Del NegroStarsMatthew Del NegroStacey DashAdam RodriguezStu was just another cog in the machine until a night on the town reminded him that some dreams are meant to be dusted off and some white men can find their mojo on the dance floor.
- DirectorJon StoneStarsRobert Downey Jr.Stockard ChanningLeslie NielsenA single Christmas tree becomes the source of cheer for the people and animals living around Mr. Willowby's (Robert Downey, Jr.'s) estate. Based on the children's book of the same name.
- DirectorDon SiegelStarsJ. Carrol NaishDonald WoodsRosina GalliThree cowboys riding across the desert with gifts for no particular recipient see a distant bright light, and find it comes from the Star Auto Court sign where the owners and guests work together to help a young expectant couple.
- DirectorNick SimonStarsMark KellyMichael CornacchiaVicki DavisBilly heads out for a yuletide pub-crawl with his friends, but he promised his girlfriend, Erin, that he'd be at her parents' house for dinner by nine. Time clicks by as Billy's attempts to break free of the group are halted again and again. A chance encounter with an intimidating stranger may be exactly what Billy needs to set his priorities in order.
- DirectorCharles ReisnerStarsLionel BarrymoreWallace BeeryJackie CooperJackie wants to throw a Christmas party for his friends on his football team, but doesn't know how to go about it. His fellow stars at MGM decide to help him out.
- StarsMorris AnkrumMaureen O'SullivanA lamb that had wandered off plays a significant part in the Nativity.
- DirectorRobert HainesStarsDoc HeineyBarry HemmerleAlphonsus McFaddenFrank is in dilemma in trying to explain to his young son that the man dressed as Santa is not the real Santa. In fact, he is a thief trying to steal presents from under the tree but was knocked out by Frank. When the police show up, Franks panics and leaves the explaining to his wife.
- DirectorWladyslaw StarewiczA Christmas ornament comes alive and goes to a forest where he creates and decorates a Christmas tree for the forest creatures. He then invites all the insects to come and enjoy the gifts he has prepared and to celebrate Christmas.
- DirectorRandy BradshawStarsDarcy MartaLloyd BochnerDinah GastonA Christmas special about a world-class mystery-writing mouse who spends Christmas Eve with his sleuthing partners tracking down a missing Santa. The special combines live-action footage with an animated character, Alex the mouse.
- DirectorKieth MerrillStarsJames StewartThe Tabernacle Choir at Temple SquareBeverly RowlandAn elderly widower relies on his daydreams and faith to get through a lonely Christmas.
- DirectorAlan DinehartStarsLouis JourdanEllen Cobb-HillMargaret HamiltonA young man with everything to live for is crushed to learn of the death of his fiancée in a fire on Christmas Eve. For three years he wallows in self-pity until a young girl reminds him of the true meaning of Christmas.
- DirectorPaul FuscoStarsEd O'NeillChristopher HewettSam WhippleNorth Pole elves meet an elf toy sales rep. Traditional toys developed here are being outdone by other global toy manufacturers, including Crandall Toys, one of the worst. They must expand their toy lines into new directions. The elves must retrain and succeed, or failure means they may need to be outsourced to other manufacturers. Can they survive?