There are certain Christmas traditions that instantly take us back to simpler days, and A Charlie Brown Christmas, now celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year, is one of those timeless gifts. With its soft jazz music, familiar voices, and that humble little Christmas tree, this beloved Peanuts classic has a way of wrapping our hearts in nostalgia, while quietly pointing us back to what matters most.
I remember my family and I would always be gathered in front of the TV to watch this sweet cartoon every Christmas! We wouldn't dream of missing it. And years later, Charlie Brown’s search for meaning during the Christmas season feels just as relevant today.
This year, families can once again gather to stream this treasured special through Apple TV. And for a limited time this weekend, December 13th-14th, A Charlie Brown Christmas will be available to watch for free!
Charlie Brown and Faith:
What makes this sweet little cartoon so powerful is its courage to proclaim the true meaning of Christmas! It is said that CBS was initially hesitatant over the message of faith in A Charlie Brown Christmas, but creator Charles M. Schulz, a man of deep personal faith, gently yet firmly refused to remove it, saying, “If we don’t do it, who will?” Finished at the last minute with no time for changes, the scene remained and generations have been blessed by its beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas ever since.
In a season filled with decorating, baking, shopping, bright lights, and glitter, it’s easy to feel like Charlie Brown.. wondering if anyone remembers what Christmas is all about. Yet year after year, Linus steps onto that simple stage and reminds us plainly and beautifully: the true meaning of Christmas is the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
It’s such a gentle story, yet it speaks volumes. May we all take time to remember the true meaning- that our Savior was born to save us from our sins and to give us eternal life in Him. That truth is the greatest gift of all, and it’s why A Charlie Brown Christmas will always hold a special place in all of our hearts.
How To Watch:
A Charlie Brown Christmas will be available to watch for free, no subscription required, on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14! Just open the Apple TV app or go to tv.apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID (or create a new one), press play, and enjoy!
Put Charlie Brown under your Christmas Tree:
I hope watching this heartwarming special will bring joy to your heart! I've also incuded some delightful Charlie Brown and Peanuts products below - that you might like to gift this Christmas!
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!❄
As I’m writing this, it truly feels like I’m living inside a snow globe. We’ve had snow on the ground or falling nearly every single day in December, and today it is falling again! While I’m not sure if we’ll have a White Christmas, it has already been a wonderfully snowy month- making everything feel extra cozy and Christmassy!
Here in the Midwest, we’re currently under a Winter Storm Warning, and we could see six inches of snow or more! (the number seems to keep changing!) It’s absolutely beautiful to watch the snowfall from the warmth of indoors, but my heart goes out to anyone who has to travel in it. If you’re experiencing winter weather like this too, please stay safe, take care, and keep warm and cozy!
Merry Christmas and
Blessings to You All!!!
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Christmas Memory-
ReplyDeleteThe first Christmas gift I received outside of gifts under the tree from Santa was a book from my oldest brother- “A Charlie Brown Christmas “. I was 10 and he was in college. I loved the television show and to have the book was wonderful. The show has a special meaning to me.
At the time, my mom and dad were moving us from receiving to more giving. You saved to get a special gift for everyone in the family and a donation. My mom had us set up a Christmas savings account at our local bank. Part of our allowance or money from odd jobs went into the Christmas savings. I made and sold Barbie clothes as a teenager.
I still have the book and encourage everyone to watch “ A Charlie Brown Christmas” for Linus’ - what Christmas is all about reminder.
Merry Christmas!
-Gabe’s Mom
Love a Charlie Brown Christmas! All of these that I watched growing up are so sweet to watch with my own children now. I love your story Gabe’s mom. We are going to do that with our little ones this Christmas, I have a feeling our 4 year old will just choose a car for his sister as he loves anything cars and he will probably be hoping he can play with it himself lol In case anyone enjoys Curious George, they are playing “Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas” this Wednesday 17th on PBS. We have never watched it but we love the Curious George movie with Drew Barrymore as the voice of the teacher. I wish her and the man in the yellow hat would have married in that movie, they were so cute together.
ReplyDelete~Paula