Secular America Desperately Needs 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

Secularized America Needs A Charlie Brown Christmas Now More Than Ever

As A Charlie Brown Christmas celebrates its 60th anniversary, the increasing secularization of American society means fewer people than ever understand the meaning of the holiday.

Charlie Brown still shows us the real meaning of Christmas after 60 years

'A Charlie Brown Christmas' points to the authentic remedy for the secularism and consumerism of our watered-down 'holiday season.'

Secular America Desperately Needs 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

As 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' celebrates its 60th anniversary, fewer people than ever understand the meaning of the holiday.

Why ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Almost Didn’t Air & Why It Endures

It’s hard to imagine a holiday season without “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The 1965 broadcast has become a staple – etched into traditions across generations like decorating the tree or sipping hot cocoa. But this beloved TV special almost didn’t make it to air. CBS executives thought the 25-minute program was too slow, too serious and too different from the upbeat spectacles they imagined audiences wanted. A cartoon about a depressed kid seeking

60 years of ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

By Kelly Boggs “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the beloved animated television program, turns 60 this year. It is hard to imagine that it almost did not air. Network executives thought it moved too slowly for a Christmas special. They also were convinced that the absence of a laugh track, a staple of 1960s-era comedies, would