Apple TV+ announces a holiday slate of family programming

Apple TV+ is celebrating the holidays this year with an expansive lineup of programming for the whole family. 

The lineup includes: the debut of the Apple Original special, “The Velveteen Rabbit,” based on the beloved children’s classic written by Margery Williams; the new holiday-themed film “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas,” which features the Emmy Award-winning “Ted Lasso” actor; and new holiday special episodes from “The Snoopy Show,” “Frog and Toad,” “Sago Mini Friends” and “Shape Island.”

Apple TV+ will also provide special free windows to stream iconic holiday specials from Mendelson/Melendez Productions and Peanuts Worldwide. “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will be available for all to see Saturday, November 18 through Sunday, November 19 and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will be available Saturday, December 16 through Sunday, December 17. This programming is available to subscribers now and every day.

You can find details on the new and returning original specials and films to be featured in this holiday-themed collection on Apple TV+ here.

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