TheThanksgiving shows may be on Maxtomorrow, but as far asMaxis concerned, the Christmas holiday season is already underway. Max has announced that it is grouping its selection of holiday films and TV shows under the Holiday Central collection, which is now live on the site. As part of this new promotion, Max will also feature an interactive advent calendar starting on December 1, which will countdown to Christmas by showcasing a different holiday movie or TV show per day.

Perennial holiday favorites likeA Christmas Story,Elf,Holiday Harmony,The Polar Express, andNational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacationwill be featured alongside classic flicks includingA Christmas Carol,Christmas in Connecticut,Holiday Affair, andThe Man Who Came To Dinner.

A boy talks to Santa in A Christmas Story.

Additionally, Max will cater to foodies with new episodes ofSelena + Chef: Home for the Holidays,The Elf on the Shelf: Sweet Showdown, andHoliday Baking Championship. Holiday episodes of fan-favorite sitcoms likeFriends,Abbott Elementary,The Big Bang Theory,Full House,Family Matters, and more will also be featured throughout the month.

For anyone who has ever enjoyed the Yule log broadcast, Max is featuring some geeky variations on the theme with Harry Potter: Fireplace, World of Westeros Dragon Egg Yule Log, theRick and Morty-inspired A Very Merry Rickmas Yule Log, and the Calcifer Yule Log which is taken from the classic anime film,Howl’s Moving Castle.

Max has also shared a selection of its Holiday Central curated lists, which you can see below.

Pure Christmas Joy

Our Favorite Holiday Episodes

The Kid’s Table

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