
Christmas Around the World, a special international tour of holiday celebrations, premieres on The CW on Wednesday, December 8, at 8 p.m. ET. Hosted by Dean Cain and Laura McKenzie, Christmas Around the World looks at how the holiday is celebrated through decorations, food, performances, and more, highlighting ancient and modern traditions. From strolling down the streets of London in the footsteps of the classic “Christmas Carol” and the Santa On the Run event in Australia to indoor skiing in Dubai and the month-long celebration in Mexico, the special will delight the senses with culinary delights, stunning colors, and fascinating history. In addition, there will be special holiday performances from performers around the world, including Garrett Clayton, Brandon Rogers, Mikalah Gordon, Elliott Yamin, Luys (Light) Vocal Quartet, Edgar Dance Ensemble, Vahagn Drum Ensemble, triple Olympic® gold medalist and ice dancing champion Tatiana Navka, Russian-American ice dancer Peter Tchernyshev, Russian ice dancer Roman Kostomarov, Rassvet (Sunrise) Dance Ensemble, and magician Mai Uyên. Read on to learn all the ways you can watch Christmas Around the World without needing cable.
- When Does Christmas Around the World Air: The holiday special premieres Wednesday, December 8, at 8 p.m.
- TV Network: Christmas Around the World airs on The CW.
- Best Way to Stream Live: You can watch Christmas Around the World with Hulu Live TV (Free Trial), YouTube TV (Free Trial), and more.
Watch Christmas Around the World Without Cable
Suppose you don’t have cable TV or can’t watch The CW using a TV antenna. Hulu Live TV and YouTube TV offer local CW stations in nearly all U.S. markets. They both offer a free trial and will let you watch new episodes of Christmas Around the World as they air. All the ways you can stream Christmas Around the World are listed below. All free trials auto-renew when they expire, but you will not be billed if you cancel before the trial ends.
Stream The Christmas Around the World Free
If you can wait a day, CW shows and specials are often available to stream for free on The CW’s website and The CW app the day after their live airing.
Stream Christmas Around the World The Day it Airs
The following streaming services carry The CW, so you can watch Christmas Around the World as it airs live on December 8.
Watch Christmas Around the World on Hulu

Hulu offers live The CW in nearly all US markets along with cable TV and broadcast networks. Therefore, you can watch Christmas Around the World as it airs on The CW. To see if live The CW is available in your area, you can use this tool: Hulu Live TV Channels by Zip code.
Hulu + Live TV is supported on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, iOS, Android, and more. You can read more about Hulu in our review of Hulu. There isn’t a month-to-month contract, so you can sign up to test the service without fear of a long term commitment. You can sign up for Hulu Live TV using this link: Sign up for a free trial to Hulu + Live TV.
Watch Christmas Around the World on YouTube TV

YouTube TV is another great option for watching Christmas Around the World. YouTube TV offers live The CW with its streaming service in nearly ALL markets in the US.
YouTube TV supports Android, iOS, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and more. The YouTube TV app has also returned to Roku devices after settling a dispute between the two companies. Be sure to check out our review of YouTube TV for more information. You can sign up for their free trial.
How Much: $72.99 per month.
Watch Christmas Around the World on fuboTV

FuboTV offers The CW in numerous US cities allowing you to watch Christmas Around the World when it airs. You can check out a free trial to FuboTV here. Fubo TV supports the following streaming devices:
- Android smartphones
- Android tablets
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV (4th Generation only)
- Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
- Roku
- Chromecast
For more information on FuboTV features, please see our Fubo TV review.
How Much: FuboTV costs $74.99 per month.
Watch Christmas Around the World on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM offers The CW live in many markets. Through its “Entertainment” package for $74.99 a month, The CW is available along with a ton of cable TV and other broadcast networks. DIRECTV STREAM offers The CW in many TV markets in the US. Check this online offer to make sure The CW is offered in your area. For more information, check out our review of DIRECTV STREAM.
How Much: $74.99 per month through its “Entertainment” package.
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