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5 Holiday Movies to Catch on TV Today

It's Christmas! After the presents are unwrapped and the cookies are all gone, relax with one of these holiday favorites.

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There are five great movies playing today — catch them if you can.

1. Miracle on 34th Street

When a nice old man who claims to be Santa Claus is called insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing. Tune into NBC at 8 p.m. Tuesday to catch the 1947 film.

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2. A Christmas Story

Don't miss this hilarious and touching movie of an Indiana boy that will have you saying, "You'll shoot your eye out," all day long. — Starts at 8 p.m. Monday and runs for 24 hours nonstop on TBS.

3. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Clark Griswold has big plans for Christmas, which naturally turns into a total disaster. This movie is destined to make you laugh and be thankful that you aren't related to cousin Eddie. — 9 p.m. Tuesday on ABC Family.

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4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The beloved Christmas classic will turn even the most non-spirited person into a believer. Turn on ABC at 8 p.m. Tuesday to catch the animated version and be sure to stick around for Jim Carrey's take at 8:30 p.m.

5. Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas

Celebrate the holiday with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and the rest of the gang! The Disney Channel will feature the children's movie at 9 a.m. Tuesday, followed by Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas at 10:15 a.m.

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