"'8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.' That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."
Nothing gets me into the holiday spirit more than curling up with my Linus van Pelt blankie (really! it's an official Linus blankie, look for it at urbanoutfitters.com) and watching "A Charlie Brown Christmas." I actually watch the special year-round (gives me the warm fuzzies during spring showers and the summertime slump). If you don't own it or haven't watched it yet, YOU ARE MISSING OUT! If you can find it comes in a holiday three pack with "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!" and "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving." two other great Peanuts classics.
One of my favorite scenes in "A Charlie Brown Christmas," is when all the kids are dancing. Look for the twins, they're hilarious. Watching it now, I didn't realize how much I didn't understand and catch about the show when I was little. Schulz's subtle sarcasm and jokes, as well as the true meaning of Christmas, I only now fully understand as an adult.
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