Amazon Prime, Netfix, TV movies and specials: What to watch before Christmas Day 2017

With only a few days before Christmas, we have gathered a few holiday-themed movies readily available on Netflix, Amazon and on television in the coming days before the big day.

Users who have Amazon Prime memberships will be able to stream a variety of Christmas films including "Jingle All the Way," a comedy film which stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as a dad who is determined to buy his son the season's hottest action figure toy set. Aside from the Schwarzenegger classic, "The 12 Dogs of Christmas," a movie about 12 adorable canines who teach people about the essence of Christmas during the Great Depression, is also available on Amazon Prime in addition to several other similar-themed movies.

Meanwhile, Netflix has also set up a great line up of Christmas season offerings for their subscribers including "Miracle on 34th Street," a family film about a lawyer and a little girl looking to prove that the man who claims to be Santa Clause is the real deal. The entertainment company also offers the horror fantasy Christmas movie "Krampus" which is about a boy who accidentally summons the festive demon of the same name to his family home. A few other titles of different genres such as "Love Actually," "Deck the Halls," and "The Night Before" are also available for Netflix subscribers to enjoy.

For those who do not have Amazon Prime nor Netflix subscriptions, television networks will also be airing Christmas specials in the coming days. On Friday, Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. EST, CBS will air "I Love Lucy Christmas Special." On Christmas Monday at 8 a.m. EST,  ABC will air "The Disney Parks: Magical Christmas Celebration." On the same day, BBC will air a Christmas special episode of "Doctor Who" titled, "Twice Upon a Time," but its time schedule is yet to be announced.

The listings are still subject to change. Check out the official websites of the networks for updates.

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