Los Angeles (Dec. 17, 2004) - To help viewers relax and unwind during the hustle and bustle of the season and to help get them into the holiday spirit, FINE LIVING TV Network will preempt its regularly scheduled programming on Dec. 24 at 8 PM ET until Dec. 25 at 3 PM ET to showcase nothing but beautiful scenic images of a wintry white wonderland all day and all night.

In FINE LIVING's version of the Christmas yule log, on the "White Night Before Christmas" airing Friday, Dec. 24, viewers will be treated to a visual spectacular comprised of assorted wintry images, including skiers in a hot tub in the middle of a secluded ski resort in Chile, holiday decorations in a small New England town and a ski village in the mountains and a brightly-lit metropolis. In true FINE LIVING fashion, viewers will also receive on-screen tips on how to fully enjoy the holidays.

In "A Snowy Christmas Morning," airing Saturday, Dec. 25, viewers will wake up on Christmas Day to the merry sounds of Christmas carols and be treated to peaceful scenes of peaceful beauty snow falling on a crisp winter morning. They also will receive great tips on new ways of spending quality family time, making holiday travel easier and maximizing time off. It's a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend a cozy Christmas morning.

FINE LIVING offers 100% original lifestyle programming that inspires and empowers people to live better. Now with distribution in more than 24 million homes, it is the ultimate resource for people looking to pursue their passions, realize their dreams and maximize their precious free time. Covering five lifestyle areas — Adventure, Favorite Things, Transport, Personal Space and FINE LIVING Every Day — FINE LIVING is an authoritative and entertaining source that simplifies the myriad of options for living a balanced and satisfying life. FINE LIVING launched on March 2002 along with its award-winning companion website FineLiving.com, a robust interactive resource that enhances the television experience. In April 2003, FINE LIVING was named Best New Company by the American Business Awards.

FINE LIVING is the fourth in a series of major brands from Scripps Networks that includes Home & Garden Television, Food Network, DIY — Do It Yourself Network and Shop At Home Network.

Scripps Networks is owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP). Scripps operates 21 daily newspapers, 10 broadcast television stations, Scripps Howard News Service, United Media, which is the worldwide licensing and syndication home of PEANUTS and DILBERT, and 31 affiliated websites, including FineLiving.com, hgtv.com, foodnetwork.com, diynet.com, shopathometv.com and comics.com.