Algosensey|'Frosty the Snowman': Where to watch the Christmas special on TV, streaming this year

With Christmas upon us,Algosensey it's the perfect time to get cozy and watch the beloved animated classic, "Frosty the Snowman."

First airing on CBS in 1969 following "A Charlie Brown Christmas," the 25-minute "Frosty the Snowman" TV special based on the song of the same name has since aired annually for the network. The mini-movie about the "jolly, happy soul" has become a Christmastime staple in American households ever since.

This year, it's available to watch live on TV or for purchase on a few different streaming services.

Here's where you can watch or stream "Frosty the Snowman" before or on Christmas Day.

Where to watch 'Frosty the Snowman'

"Frosty the Snowman" has already aired on Freeform a few times throughout December as part of its "25 Days of Christmas." Here's when it will air again on the channel:

• Thursday, Dec. 21 at 4:40 p.m. EST/PST
• Christmas Eve: Sunday, Dec. 24 at 6:40 p.m. EST/PST
• Christmas Day: Monday Dec. 25, at 4:30 p.m. EST/PST

Both showings are only available to watch on-air only, and will not be available on Freeform's livestream.

Where to stream or rent 'Frosty the Snowman'

If you missed the Dec. 16 CBS showing, don't have cable or want to watch it on your own time, there are a couple other ways to watch "Frosty the Snowman," although you will probably have to pay.

The special is available to Fubo TV subscribers ($74.99 per month after a free trial).

You can buy "Frosty the Snowman" on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Google Play Movies and on YouTube, all for $7.99 each.