On Antena 1 and AntenaPLAY, the most beautiful week of the year begins! Experience the emotion of Christmas with your favorite stories
Special days are celebrated with special programming, and this Christmas, Antena 1 has prepared countless surprises for the whole family. The final week of Season 16 of Chefi la cuțite, special editions of Super Neatza, the finale of the second season of Ana, You Were Written in My DNA, classic films that capture the magic of the holidays, and an extraordinary concert by Ștefan Bănică will all be part of Antena 1’s special Christmas schedule.
The most beautiful week of the year begins on Antena 1 with the final episodes of Season 16 of Chefi la cuțite. After the semifinal on December 23, featuring a cooking marathon with three challenges designed to test creativity, organization, and the contestants’ ability to perform under intense emotional pressure, the grand finale airs on Christmas Eve, December 24, starting at 8:30 PM, delivering a total spectacle both in the kitchen and on the plate. Viewers can expect a finale filled with surprising strategies adopted by the finalists when forming their teams—and a truly memorable evening that showcases the remarkable evolution of culinary standards in the Chefi la cuțite kitchen.
Immediately after the Chefi la cuțite finale, Christmas Eve continues with Romania’s longest-running musical tradition—the Ștefan Bănică Extraordinary Christmas Concert. Holding a record unmatched by any other Romanian artist, Ștefan Bănică once again brings the magical holiday atmosphere with live music, fairytale sets, spectacular lighting, giant screens, special effects, surprise guests, dozens of dance numbers, and impressive performances.
Super Neatza fully embraces the holiday spirit with special editions airing Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, in a week filled with emotion, surprises, and the authentic joy of Christmas. On Monday and Tuesday, viewers can see how Romanians prepare for Christmas, while Christmas Eve brings quick solutions and inspiration for last-minute holiday arrangements, along with a journey through three of the most spectacular Christmas markets in the world. On Christmas Day, the cheerful Neatza team opens a real Toy Store, where stories come to life, games never end, and special guests bring smiles to every corner. Jack Sparrow, Harry Potter, Princesses Jasmine and Elsa, Barbie and Ken, and the adorable Olaf stroll among the shelves, under the watchful eye of The Greatest Showman and Santa’s elf. The magic is guaranteed by Robert Tudor, who prepares spectacular moments not to be missed. The challenges awaiting the heroes in the Toy Store will be revealed on December 25, starting at 8:00 AM.
From 1:30 PM, the collection of special Christmas films begins with the comedy Santa’s Helper, followed at 3:15 PM by the animated film The Grinch, reminding viewers that the true joy of Christmas lies not in gifts, but in kindness and community. The fairytale day continues at 5:00 PM with the emotional family animation Frozen.
On Christmas evening, starting at 8:30 PM, destinies are rewritten. Love is put to the test, truths come to light, and each character must choose: love, sacrifice, or freedom. The Season 2 finale of Ana, You Were Written in My DNA promises to be one of the most sensitive and intense moments of the year—a story about love, betrayal, identity, and the power to stand by those you love, even when everything seems lost.
We also spend the second day of Christmas together in a warm, family atmosphere, starting with a special edition of Super Neatza. Alongside entrepreneur Andreea Cristache, we prepare a festive pizza, perfect for both children and adults. We learn the legend of poinsettias, the flowers that bring the holiday spirit into our homes, while the Crazy Professors return with spectacular experiments and surprises that spark everyone’s curiosity. Psychotherapist Simona Nicolaescu talks about the promise we all make to ourselves—“I’ll start on Monday!”—and Valentin and Ruxandra Chibrit inspire us with personalized, funny, and emotional artworks.
The series of special Christmas films continues on December 26, starting at 1:00 PM with The Snow Magic 2: The Princess, followed at 3:00 PM by Pinocchio and at 5:00 PM, while in the evening, starting at 8:30 PM, the penultimate episodes of the original series Love with a Scent heighten the dramatic tension and severely test the relationships between the characters. Hidden secrets come to light, difficult choices must be made, and love is confronted with pride, the past, and the desire for revenge.
On the third day of the holidays, Saturday, starting at 8:00 PM, we stay in a festive mood with music, humor, and life lessons inspired by the spirit of Christmas, with the animated film The Jungle Book and the comedy Dolittle, airing at 9:30 PM.
Sunday begins with good vibes on Super Neatza de Weekend. From 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, mornings turn into quality time spent together, with games, surprises, and recipes that bring us around the table. Food blogger Cristina Andrei prepares a chocolate cake that’s easy to recreate at home, architect Emma Marinescu shows us how simple it is to create original cement decorations, and hairstylist Valentin Alexandroae shares elegant and quick hairstyle ideas, perfect for the festive days. Cuban Project and Amna raise the energy level and bring the perfect party vibe. The perfect week ends on Antena 1 with the adventure Snow White, airing at 8:00 PM, followed by the thriller The Wolfman at 10:30 PM.
Don’t miss a week full of magic, emotion, and surprises, alongside your favorite programs. This Christmas, experience the emotion of the holidays only on Antena 1 and AntenaPLAY.
