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Christmas is around the corner, and audiences will be surrounded by many films that cater to the holiday season theme. The stories could be about love or the miracles of Christmas. All these elements define the spirit of this holiday. These films and television shows set the mood for the season as audiences gear up to spend some quality time with family and friends. The Claus Family series are Dutch-Belgian Netflix original films that saw its entries released in 2020 and 2022, respectively, and is about a young boy struggling to deal with a tragedy while coming across a shocking secret about his family. The first film in the series is directed by Matthias Temmermans, while the second is directed by Ruben Vandenborre. The third film of the series is set to be released this week, and it will be a continuation of The Claus Family Saga.

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Television networks are unveiling holiday-themed content and programming, including classic holiday films, live specials and more.

For example, The CW will once again air the beloved animated classic “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” on Nov. 26 at 9 p.m., as well as on Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. It also brings back “Silent Night – A Song For The World” on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. and again on Dec. 23 at 8 p.m.

Read a full list of holiday programming below. (More programming will be added to the list as networks announce titles.)

“The Claus Family” – When his grandfather suddenly falls ill, holiday-hating Jules learns of his family’s magical legacy and realizes he’s the only hope to save Christmas. Starring Jan Decleir, Mo Bakker and Stefaan Degand, “The Claus Family” is directed by Matthias Temmermans and written by Temmermans and Ruben Vandenborre.

“Love Hard” – Hopeless romantic but perpetually single L.

Synopsis for this Belgium superhero film: Police woman / superhero falls prey to the power of a mysterious black crystal that creates an evil doppelganger of herself. Luckily she has her dog and policeman friend to help fight the menace. Starring: Free Souffriau as Mieke Fonkel (Mega Mindy) Louis Talpe as Toby Anton Cogen as Commissaris Kamiel Migrain Fred Van Kuyk as Opa Fonkel Nicky Langley as Oma Fonkel Levi van Kempen as Boef Axel Urbanus as Sultan Hero Muller as Klaus Directed by: Matthias Temmermans LEEE777 - You just know you wanna get a copy!