We have some good news and bad news. First, the bad: Christmas, unfortunately, is about to be over. It sucks, I know, but you’ve had a fun holiday, right? You ate and slept and made awkward small talk with your aunt. It was perfect.

And here’s the good news: We’re now in the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, which is notoriously slow, work-wise, for basically everyone. Some people are lucky enough to have the time off. Others have to work, true, but let’s be real: Everyone is still in holiday mode. So why not keep the relaxation going with these 13 movies and TV shows? You have to rest up for New Year’s Eve, after all. Here’s the best way to do it:

Sunday, December 24

The Polar Express: Before that, though, be sure to catch this delightful animated film—about a young boy who travels to the North Pole on a magical train—in the afternoon. Get in the holiday spirit! 2:15 P.M. ET on Freeform

A Christmas Carol: It’s Christmas Eve. Revisiting the haunting story of Ebenezer Scrooge is pretty much required. 7:30 P.M. ET on AMC

Monday, December 25

Molly’s Game: If you can head to the theater today, we highly recommend watching this Aaron Sorkin-helmed drama about Molly Bloom, who ran arguably the most exclusive poker game in the world…before the Feds caught on. Jessica Chastain stars. In theaters

Phantom Thread: This period drama centers on an in-demand British dressmaker (Daniel Day-Lewis), whose bachelor lifestyle comes to a screeching halt when he becomes enchanted by a young woman (Vicky Krieps). I already smell the Oscar nominations. In theaters

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Tuesday, December 26

The 40th Annual Kennedy Center Honors: This is the first Kennedy Center Honors that a sitting president will not attend. Tune in to see what unfolds. 9 P.M. ET on CBS

Wednesday, December 27

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: This beloved procedural drama is leaving Netflix for good on January 1. It’s imperative that you squeeze in a marathon before then. Leaving Netflix January 1

Mean Girls: The same goes for this beloved Lindsay Lohan classic: It’s also leaving Netflix come January. The best way to spend today is by watching it 15 times in a row and creating your own Burn Book. Leaving Netflix January 1

Thursday, December 28

Miss Congeniality: Sandra Bullock stars in this cult-classic flick about a secret agent who goes undercover at the Miss United States pageant. It’s rip-roaringly funny—nearly 18 years later—and also leaving Netflix in January. Leaving Netflix January 1

The Parent Trap: Do we even have to explain why you need to marathon The Parent Trap today? If you can’t do the handshake between Martin and Annie, then who even are you? Leaving Netflix January 1

Friday, December 29

Bill Nye Saves the World: Your 9-year-old self will thank you for tuning into the second season of this show. (Starts shouting “Bill!” nonsensically.) Streaming on Netflix

Black Mirror: The second season of Netflix’s creepy techno-anthology series returns today. It’s like The Twilight Zone for the Instagram generation. Streaming on Netflix

Saturday, December 30

Web Cam Girls: This soapy thriller, about a young woman who goes missing after “camming” with several men, is perfect post-Christmas entertainment. 8 P.M. ET on Lifetime

A Royal New Year’s Eve: A man sets out to find his female friend the perfect New Year’s Eve kiss in this delightfully cheesy flick that’s best watched with wine. 8 P.M. ET on Hallmark

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