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Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?!

Written by Darren Hewer

Charlie Brown asks the title question in the classic TV animated feature A Charlie Brown Christmas. Linus (Charlie Brown’s blanket-wielding friend) gives an answer that was controversial even upon the special’s release in 1965. The show was at the time considered “too slow, too religious” by its executive producer according to the Toronto Sun, yet it’s one of the most popular animated specials of all time.

Here is probably the most famous scene from the movie:

Does it seem controversial to include this scene in an animated special now? It did back in 1965 when its executive producer worried they’d ruined Charlie Brown! Yet Charles Shultz, Charlie Brown’s creator, insisted that the scene be included. How do you react when you watch it?

This may also be a good time to think about the Christmas story itself, and whether or not the Christmas story is true and matters today.

Feature image credit: Great Beyond, used under Creative Commons license

Tags: charles schultz, charlie brown, christianity, Christmas, Talk

One Response to “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?!”

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• Sheldon says:

  December 23, 2009 at 11:52 am

  I always enjoy this kind of post because even though I’m in total agreement with Linus, I find myself caught up in the insanity of shopping, eating and trying to remember who I need to buy stuff for still.

  Thanks for the reminder.

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