Charlie Brown Christmas

Welcome to this month’s Blogorail Yellow Loop. Today we are sharing our Favorite Holiday Movies and TV Specials. We have a long list of “traditions” we try to get to every Christmas, like most American families. I use quotation marks because I realize something isn’t exactly a tradition if it doesn’t happen consistently, but the...Read More

"I never eat December snowflakes. I always wait until January." ❄️😄

"Christmas Time is Here" is the opening song from A Charlie Brown Christmas, written by Lee Mendelson and composer Vince Guaraldi. Sung by the choir of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, it is heard as Charlie Brown and Linus join the rest of the Peanuts gang in ice-skating at the frozen pond. Two versions of the song appear on the special's soundtrack album - the vocal version, and a six-minute instrumental version. The vocal take that ended up being used for the special is currently unknown…

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We may debate what makes a Christmas movie a Christmas movie. But when it comes to the reason for the season, these films (and shows) get it right.

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I lucked into a pack of nearly-vintage cards by Art Image featuring classic holiday scenes by Charles Schulz. Nothing brings a smile like the Peanuts Gang celebrating Christmas! Direct scans for your enjoyment! Please don't redistribute these for sale.

Watching Christmas specials with your grandchildren is a great way to celebrate the spirit of the season. Here are 10 classics to enjoy together.