During the holiday season, we're all in a festive mood, especially when it comes to our favorite celebrities' Christmas television specials. From Mariah Carey to Sabrina Carpenter, these shows bring joy and music to our homes. In this article, we'll explore where you can stream all these amazing specials for a truly musical holiday season.

Uncover the Magic of Celebrity Christmas Specials

A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter

In 2024, Sabrina Carpenter's A Nonsense Christmas is her first-ever variety music special filled with cameos and duets. She teams up with icons like Shania Twain and Chappell Roan, and also welcomes special guests like Cara Delevingne, Sean Astin, and Quinta Brunson. This special is exclusively available on Netflix. Unfortunately, it's not possible to stream it for free as Netflix doesn't offer a free trial. You'll need to choose from their three pricing options ranging from $6 to $20 per month.

Mariah Carey's Holiday Specials

Mariah Carey has several holiday specials that are loved by fans. In 2022, her Merry Christmas to All was an ultra-festive show with elaborate dances and her festive hits like "All I Want for Christmas Is You," along with the Radio City Rockettes. You can stream this special on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+. There are multiple ways to stream it for free. On Apple TV+, you can use the seven-day free trial and then pay $9.99 per month. Or you can utilize the Apple One services which bundle five Apple services for $17-32 per month. You can also stream it for three months when you purchase an Apple TV device. If you're a student, you can use the Apple Music Student Plan which comes with a free subscription to Apple TV+.In 2021, Mariah's Christmas: The Magic Continues was a golden celebration. With the help of Khalid and Kirk Franklin, she sang iconic songs like "Fall in Love at Christmas." This special is available only on Apple TV+. Again, you can use the seven-day free trial or the Apple One services to stream it for free.Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special is all about saving Christmas and bringing holiday cheer. There are musical performances, dancing, and sweet skits with appearances by Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Snoop Dogg, and more. It can only be streamed on Apple TV+. And as with the other Mariah Carey specials, you can stream it for free using the same methods.

The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show

Kacey Musgraves' Christmas show is full of fun, flair, and sass. With special guests like Camila Cabello, Lana Del Rey, and Zooey Deschanel, it oozes holiday cheer. This special is only available on Amazon Prime Video. And like the other shows, you can stream it for free during the 30-day free trial period when you sign up for an Amazon Prime membership which costs $15 per month.

Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas

Hannah Waddingham revitalizes the holidays in her special. She dances, sings, and wears incredible ball gowns, making it a show to remember. Her Ted Lasso co-stars like Phil Dunster and Leslie Odom Jr also make appearances. This special is exclusively on Apple TV+. You can use the seven-day free trial or the Apple One services to stream it for free.

Carrie Underwood's My Gift

Produced by Tom Hanks, Carrie Underwood's Christmas special, My Gift, is all about singing from her chart-topping Christmas album. You can stream it on Max. Unfortunately, Max has stopped their free trial options, so you'll need to subscribe at either $10 or $20 per month.

Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas

In Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas, she uses "mountain magic" to bring the holidays to life. There are musical numbers with Willie Nelson, Miley Cyrus, and more, along with a sweet story. You can stream this on Apple TV+ (and rent for $4 on Amazon Prime). It's possible to stream it for free using the Apple TV+ free trial or the Apple One services.

Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around

If you want pure holiday singing and dancing, look no further than Kelly Clarkson's special. With musical performances by Clarkson and appearances by Ariana Grande and Leslie Odom Jr, it's a must-watch. You can stream it on Peacock. Peacock allows you to stream many things without a subscription, and if you want a subscription, it costs either $6 or $11 per month with a seven-day free trial.Before you go, click here to see which artists just released new music in time for the holidays.