Story: Charlie Brown and the Meaning of Christmas
Summary: Peanuts was a beloved comic strip created by Charles Schulz. Children and adults alike would wait for the paper to see what Charlie Brown and his friends would do next.
In the 1960's they were adapted for television. The broadcast of Charlie Brown's Christmas special became a tradition.
In this story, Charlie Brown and his friends seek the true meaning of Christmas in the production of a school pageant, decorating a tree, and the selection of Christmas music. Eventually Linus sorts it out and explains the true meaning of Christmas.
Page: 1 Introduction
Charlie Brown and his dog, Snoopy
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Page: 2 Charles Schulz Drawing Charlie Brown
Charles Schulz drawing Charlie Brown
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Page: 3 A Christmas Special
Charlie Brown Christmas Special
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Page: 5 Selecting a Tree
Selecting a tree
Linus and Charlie Brown go looking for a tree. Perhaps the right tree will help set the tone for a meaningful Christmas.
Page: 7 A Christmas Song: Jingle Bells
Lucy seeking Jingle Bells from Schroeder
Lucy was seeking meaning in Christmas in her own way, looking for a tune from Schroeder.
