Top 5 Must-Watch TV Programs for Christmas 2025 in France

As the 2025 holiday season unfolds in France, viewers have a curated selection of television programs to enjoy with family and friends. Among the highlights is the comedy film "Les cadeaux," directed by Raphaëlle Moussafir and Christophe Offenstein. Featuring a star-studded cast including Chantal Lauby and Gérard Darmon, the story centers on a family's Christmas dinner where gift exchanges ignite humorous scenarios.

Fans of nostalgic series can look forward to the final season of "Stranger Things," with three new episodes premiering on Netflix on December 26 and the series finale slated for January 1, 2026. For documentary enthusiasts, Arte offers "Bestiaire de Noël – Entre le renne et l’âne gris," a 43-minute exploration of iconic Christmas animals traveling from Norway to Kenya.

Children are not forgotten, as OCS presents the animated film "Le grand Noël des animaux," featuring five enchanting stories about festive animals. Lastly, CANAL+ airs the telefilm "La nounou de Noël," which follows a comedic and heartwarming tale of two very different babysitters hired unexpectedly by parents stranded in Europe on Christmas Eve.

These diverse programs span genres and audiences, ensuring a festive television lineup that captures the spirit and joy of the holiday season in France.