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Apple TV Holiday Lineup Apple TV holiday lineup features free Charlie Brown specials, Fraggle Rock premiere, and Family Plan 2. Stream festive content on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV 4K this season.

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Apple TV holiday lineup brings festive specials and classics to iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV 4K screens. Free streams of Charlie Brown favorites launch November 15, alongside new premieres like Fraggle Rock and Family Plan 2. Viewers find options for all ages, from animated adventures to musical events.

The collection spans kids programming, family films, and seasonal reruns. Content arrives weekly through December, filling holiday viewing schedules. Families stream on demand or catch limited free windows for Peanuts traditions.

Free Charlie Brown Streams

Apple TV offers A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving free from November 15 to 16. Peppermint Patty invites the gang to Charlie Browns home, where Snoopy prepares a unique meal. The special celebrates 50 years with themes of friendship and gratitude.

A Charlie Brown Christmas follows December 13 to 14. Charlie Brown directs a play amid commercial pressures, discovering holiday meaning through a simple tree. Both stream without subscription during these windows, perfect for family gatherings.

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Fraggle Rock Holiday Premiere

The First Snow of Fraggle Rock debuts December 5. Fraggles await snow for celebrations, but Gobo faces writers block. A journey to Outer Space brings inspiration, while Gorgs welcome a new sibling. Lele Pons cameos with a musical performance.

Produced by Jim Henson Company, the special explores imperfect moments making holidays special. Executive producers include Lisa Henson and Harvey Mason Jr. Families enjoy songs and lessons on uniqueness.

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Family Plan 2 Action Comedy

Family Plan 2 arrives November 21. Mark Wahlberg returns as Dan, planning a European vacation that turns into chases and heists. Kit Harington plays a past figure disrupting the trip. The sequel mixes holiday hijinks with family bonding.

Directed for action fans, it streams alongside the original. Viewers watch on Apple TV 4K for Dolby Vision quality or iPad for travel viewing.

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Always Available Holiday Favorites

The Velveteen Rabbit streams now. Phoenix Laroche voices William, with Helena Bonham Carter as Wise Horse. The BAFTA winner adapts Margery Williams book on unconditional love.

Hannah Waddingham Home for Christmas features the Ted Lasso star at London Coliseum. She performs classics with a big band orchestra.

Spirited offers Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds in a musical Christmas Carol twist. Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special includes Ariana Grande and Snoop Dogg.

The Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse, Oscar winner, shares kindness and hope. Carpool Karaoke Christmas brings celebrity sing-alongs.

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Kids Episodes and Collections

Frog and Toad Christmas Eve shows holiday preparations. Sago Mini Friends New Years Steve celebrates resolutions. Eva the Owlet Moon Wish follows a winter dream.

Shape Island Winter Blues addresses seasonal moods. I Want a Dog for Christmas Charlie Brown features Rerun and Spike.

Interrupting Chicken A Chicken Carol has Piper saving holidays from Ebenezer Wolf. Pretzel and the Puppies Merry Muttgomery clears snow for festivities.

The Snoopy Show Happiness Is the Gift of Giving adapts poems and gift ideas. Stillwater The Way Home shares solstice treats with neighbors.

Apple TV+ delivers these across devices. iPhone users stream during commutes, while Apple TV 4K provides immersive audio. The lineup suits family nights or quiet evenings.

For full details, see Apple TV+ holiday page.

Explore more Apple TV+ content in our streaming guide.

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Ivan Castilho
About the Author

Ivan Castilho is an entrepreneur and long-time Apple user since 2007, with a background in management and marketing. He holds a degree in Management and Marketing and multiple MBAs in Digital Marketing and Strategic Management. With a natural passion for music, art, graphic design, and interface design, Ivan combines business expertise with a creative mindset. Passionate about technology and innovation, he enjoys writing about disruptive trends and consumer tech, particularly within the Apple ecosystem.

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