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ABC's 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' achieved a four-year high with an average of 18.8 million viewers, making it the most-watched program on New Year's Eve 2025, and drawing a total of around 34 million viewers across the night, outperforming other networks' specials.
The article shares insights from various TV insiders about their Christmas viewing traditions, highlighting their favorite films, shows, and unique family customs, such as watching 'It’s a Wonderful Life,' 'The Box of Delights,' and 'Strictly Come Dancing,' as well as personal anecdotes and nostalgic memories associated with holiday TV.
The 2025 Christmas TV schedule features a mix of festive specials, new films, and returning favorites across various channels, including highlights like Stranger Things season five, Strictly Come Dancing, Amandaland, and special episodes of Bake Off and The Repair Shop, offering entertainment for all ages during the holiday season.
ABC has announced its holiday lineup featuring Christmas movies like 'Home Alone' and 'The Santa Clause,' new specials including Kevin Costner's 'The First Christmas' and 'Prep & Landing,' festive episodes of popular shows, and a full day of NBA games on Christmas, culminating with New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
Food and beverage chains across the U.S. are offering eclipse-themed discounts and specials in anticipation of the upcoming solar eclipse, with deals ranging from free eclipse glasses with purchase to BOGO offers on burgers and pizzas. Chains like 7-Eleven, Burger King, Krispy Kreme, and others are joining in on the frenzy, creating themed flavors and giveaways to cater to customers looking to celebrate and save during the eclipse.
As Pi Day approaches on March 14, 2024, various food chains are gearing up to celebrate with enticing deals and specials, including $3.14 pizzas at 7-Eleven, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Blaze Pizza, and California Pizza Kitchen, as well as discounts and freebies at other establishments like Papa John's, Papa Murphy's, and Village Inn. Additionally, brands like Digiorno and DoorDash are offering unique promotions, while Marie Callender's is providing online offers for select frozen dessert pies.
National Margarita Day is on Thursday, Feb. 22, and various restaurants and chains across the country are offering deals and specials on margaritas. From $2.22 classic margaritas at Bahama Breeze Island Grille to $10 margarita flights at Chevys Fresh Mex, there are plenty of options to celebrate the tequila-based cocktail. Other promotions include $5 margaritas at Dave & Buster's, $10 margarita flights at El Torito, and giveaways at Torchy's Tacos. Additionally, spirits giant Diageo has launched a new ready-to-drink cocktail, the Astral Margarita, to meet the growing demand for margaritas.
The article highlights some of the best comedy moments and specials of 2023, including Jim Gaffigan's skillful and scathing portrayal of post-pandemic culture in his special "Dark Pale," Beth Stelling's meticulous professionalism in "If You Didn't Want Me Then," and Ali Siddiq's unique storytelling style in "The Domino Effect Part 2: Loss." It also mentions John Early's musical satire in "Now More Than Ever," Girl God's effortless riffing as a duo, and Marc Maron's darkly comic act-out in "From Bleak to Dark." Other notable comedians and moments are also recognized, showcasing the diverse and thriving comedy scene of the year.
Netflix is gearing up for the holiday season with a lineup of new Christmas movies, series, and specials. Some of the upcoming releases include "Love at First Sight," a teen romance set during the holiday season; "Strawberry Shortcake: Perfect Holiday," a 45-minute animation special featuring Strawberry and her friends saving Winter Swirl; "Gabby's Dollhouse: The Mermaid Christmas Cruise," where Gabby and her cat friends embark on a holiday adventure; "The Claus Family 3," a Flemish language fantasy drama about siblings saving Christmas; and "Best. Christmas. Ever!," a romantic comedy that tests friendships. Other titles include "Family Switch," "The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday," and holiday-themed episodes of "Virgin River" and "The Great British Baking Show." Netflix has also announced upcoming Christmas movies for 2024, including "Meet Me Next Christmas" and "That Christmas."
CBS announces its 2023 holiday programming schedule, featuring a lineup of classic favorites and specials. The schedule includes the Thanksgiving Day Parade, a holiday edition of The Price Is Right, music specials, animated classics like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman, and a New Year's Eve celebration. While there are no new movies this year, viewers can still enjoy a variety of festive programming throughout the holiday season.
Many restaurants in metro Detroit are offering special menus or discounts for Father's Day, including Andiamo, where dads can dine out for free with the purchase of another entrée of equal or greater value and two beverages, Achatz Pie, which brought back its "Bacon Me Crazy" pie, and Black Rock Bar and Grill, which has an all-you-can-eat buffet. Other options include Blake's Farms, Melting Pot, The Whitney, and Zingerman's Roadhouse. Reservations are recommended for most locations.
Doughnut shops in Columbus, Ohio are offering specials and free doughnuts throughout the weekend to celebrate National Doughnut Day. Shops such as Amy's Donuts, Duck Donuts, Krispy Kreme, and Donna's Delicious Dozen are participating in the celebration. Customers can get one free doughnut at Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' when they purchase a beverage. The Dipped Donut is hiding a $100 bill at the bottom of one doughnut box on Friday.