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A film adaptation of the novel Man ist ja Nachbar – Ralf Prange nimmt an by Andreas Altenburg: The story follows Bjarne Mädel as a lovable but awkward loner who falls for a parcel courier, a heartwarming tale of neighborhood, packages, and small Christmas miracles. Starring jarne Mädel, Katharina Marie Schubert, Olli Dittrich (directed by Lars Jessen).
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 6.12.2026.

A bird’s eye view of Germany in winter: the landscape is transformed into a winter wonderland and the cities are aglow with Christmas lights.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 24.12.2026.

Shortly before Christmas, family patriarch Karl flees a tax investigation and retreats to the countryside to stay with his heavily pregnant daughter. But instead of peaceful holiday calm, he finds chaos, long-simmering conflicts and a nativity play. Starring Sophie von Kessel, Friedrich von Thun (directed by Rainer Kaufmann).
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 15.11.2026.

A comedy loosely based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol: When a pipe bursts on Christmas Eve, the residents of a Berlin apartment block are forced to take shelter in the only habitable apartment, which happens to belong to the grumpy landlord Dr. Wagner. Starring Günther Maria Halmer, Jutta Speidel (directed by Matthias Tiefenbacher).
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 25.12.2026.

In this episode of Die Maus, the history of gingerbread and how it is made are explained in an entertaining way. Watch on ARD Mediathek until 01.01.2099.

Shortly before Christmas, three estranged sisters must settle their father's inheritance and decide the future of the family bakery following his sudden death. Starring Felicitas Woll, Gesine Cukrowski, Elena Uhlig (directed by Rolf Silber).
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 15.11.2026.