With a cast composed of children, rather than voice actors-- and the first full-length jazz score, we are introduced to a cartoon that changed the structure of media.
We meet our friend, Charlie Brown, in the midst of the holiday season. He is repelled by the commercialism that surrounds him, and seeks to find and express the "true meaning of Christmas".
Towards the end of the cartoon, we hear Linus give a monologue about the true meaning of Christmas--
"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
Luke 2:8-14
As a youth, this was my favorite part of the cartoon. The end of the monologue would be met with my grandfather's yell of "You tell them, Linus!"-- every year. It never changed. It was an exclamation of joy and excited admiration. He was just so impressed that someone "got it".
To keep alive this tradition, we have located a free, legal way to watch this amazing cartoon-- anytime you please, this holiday season. Share with someone who has never watched it. Share with someone who loves the story. Just share and enjoy!
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