Watching A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) FOR THE FIRST TIME!! || Short Film Reaction!

[@rags-t-richards]

The Peanuts specials have always held such a special place in my heart, and I think that's because they treat things with real weight. They aren't afraid to address the fact that children face a lot of confusion, sadness, and uncertainty in their lives as they try to figure things out for themselves, and that's okay.

[@PixarShark]

I’ve never seen a better example of that in this franchise than “Why, Charlie Brown, Why?” That one hit heckin’ hard.

[@rags-t-richards]

The one where Linus has to deal with his classmate having leukemia? Yeah, that one really hit different

[@alexaforgionedisneygirl13423]

ok this just got weird i love that movie

[@belovedsoniathewriter]

@Lunicy, I agree 100%!

[@smokeyverton7981]

Linus telling the story of the birth of Christ is probably my favorite of all time

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

Nick - you're such a sweetheart. And it NEVER feels like Christmas to me until I've watched a Charlie Brown Christmas. So thanks so much for this reaction. I think it's harder for the younger generation to understand exactly why this little movie is so special and nostalgic for us who have been watching it for the past 40 -50 years. But at least you gave it a shot - and glad that you enjoyed the music. Hugs to you - from Canada!

[@MarcusCiambelli]

Totally agree. He is an absolute sweetheart. 🎄

[@lacondrathompson1747]

07:22+07:23+07:24+07:25+07:26

[@paulstewart6203]

Agreed. I was a little kid in the late 60s when I first saw this, it's incredibly sad that it's not on network television anymore.

[@gamemaster2819]

CBS wanted a lot of things changed. They were concerned about * The difficulty of child actors * No laugh track * No Santa Clause * A religious message I am so glad Charles stood his ground

[@jb888888888]

TBF Tim Allen was only 12 at the time and not a big Hollywood star.

[@MarshallRedmon01]

SCREW WHAT CBS SAY!!!

[@JaketheMovieGeek]

Same

[@sketchnotes2246]

"I have dog germs! Get hot water! Get some disinfectant! Get some iodine!" My favorite line in the movie.

[@theawesomeman9821]

I still think Lucy's persuasive explanation with her fist is just as funny

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too.

[@daniellerobbins6503]

When I was a kid, I never understood that the play they were trying to put on was the story of the birth of Jesus. They have an inn keeper, his wife and a shepard, but no Mary, Joseph and the baby. Once I figured out what the play was supposed to be, it made Charlie Brown's frustration at everyone for doing it wrong make so much more sense. It also makes the part where Linus tells everyone the real Christmas story and they all listen and learn from it hit really hard for me now. I love this simple little heartfelt story!

[@PrayerWarrior4]

Fun fact: this was almost never shown on TV because the program managers didn't want Linus to quote scripture near the end, the creator Charles Schultz pushed and when it premiered on TV it broke many records and is still played today on TV even though Schultz is no longer with us. He created such lovable characters and lovely stories, the comics are amazing, the TV show was fun, the TV specials and movies are amazing, and the books are so cute! Please do more of these classics, they are memorable and enjoyable.

[@alexsclewis]

that's messed up

[@dancepiglover]

That’s ridiculous. It’s about Christmas, which is a Christian holiday. How can quoting the Bible be offensive if the two things already go hand in hand?

[@Moszan]

@@dancepiglover It was originally a pagan holiday.

[@johnashley327]

It's not on tv because Apple TV bought it.

[@jessicamacaulay7462]

That's so dumb 🙄 They literally have a Christmas play, which has the nativity in it...

[@gamemaster2819]

It surprises me how Holiday Depression was not a classified thing, but this special depicted it perfectly Everybody has that one series or character that they go back to to feel happy. Snoopy is always the one I go back to

[@LA_HA]

The Game Master: I loved Snoopy when I was a kid, but I gotta say, Linus eventually began taking a bigger place in my heart every time I watched the Peanuts holiday specials. Except for "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown". He lost his mind in that one. I absolutely Could Not relate to hanging around in a pumpkin patch instead of getting dressed up, going door to door, and getting that can-daay. haha. And trying to usurp Santa Claus with a Pumpkin King? No way... ... ... Hey. Wait a minute... That's the plot to The Nightmare Before Christmas. Wow. Hahaha

[@jamesharper3933]

"I'll give you five good reasons. One, two, three,four, five. Those are good reasons." My favorite line.🤣🤣. I watch this every year and it never gets old.

[@ElectroTherapyFTSoul]

I love your avatar! I'm currently going through the entire series (including pre-Barnabas) for the first time. Nice to see some non-Tim Burton Dark Shadows love!

[@SpacialRend7]

That’s got to be one of favorite moments from this special, very well-executed!😆

[@ZuperNEZ]

At 9:28, Linus says "Geez, do they still make wooden Christmas trees?" That is because people used to have aluminum Christmas trees in their homes during the 1950s/60s. It was abandoned when people prefer real trees. Nowadays, we have fake trees that can pass as real trees that can be reused every year without cutting down real ones.

[@rad_lad_2715]

The decline of aluminum tress is a direct result of this Christmas special. After December 1965, aluminum christmas tress rapidly go out of style

[@wolffan1515]

The Nostalgia Critic also brings up a very good point in this special. After Linus quotes the bible, it would have been so easy for Charlie to go to a Nativity Set and the kids sing around it, but no. Charlie takes what Linus said and applies it, following through with the true meaning. Incredible.

[@theawesomeman9821]

I mean the Nativity story is why Christmas a thing every year

[@wolffan1515]

@@theawesomeman9821 Indeed, and this Peanuts Christmas gem is a thing every year too. Some people may think it's overrated and too simple, but In the end, maybe it isn't such a bad little special after all.

[@Kahtisemo]

Or since its obvious they play they're putting on is a Christmas pageant, they could have had the kids suddenly understand and put on the "best show ever" or something like in some Christmas movies but this one is honest about it. The kids don't understand. Charlie takes Linus' words to heart but he leaves the theatre and really goes to think about it. Then the others still don't really understand either but they follow him and through his actions start to get an idea of what it means. And I think that's really special too because I think it strikes a perfect balance between getting the message to the audience without trying to drive it home. Yes they read the Bible verses but they don't lay it out for people what it means. The words can speak for themselves and Charlie's love for the little tree is his own way of showing it without any big spectacle. Which even a lot of religious stuff ends up doing is still making a spectacle of it.

[@jamesmoyner7499]

Charlie Brown Facts: Okay so a little background this started as a long running comic strip called Peanuts by Charles Schulz even though he hated the name, but it was called that because of Howdy Doody’s Peanut Gallery. Anyway this was the first Charlie Brown special and Coca Cola who was the sponser for the special were fine with it as long as the message that Linus gives was taken out where he quotes the Bible, but Schulz and his team were fervent it stay in and it payed off as not only did the special win an Emmy, but also a Peabody award for excellence in television which is an award fnamed for the American businessman and philanthropist George Peabody, honor the most powerful, enlightening, and invigorating stories in television, radio, and online media While there are a total of 5 Charlie Brown films so far I would recommend watch multiple specials of various kinds besides the holiday ones to get to know the characters and what the kind of vibe they give off before jumping into the films. Also the reason basically everyone is mean to Charlie Brown is Charles Schulz made him as a character for the audience to relate to, as someone to root for even when things almost never go his way and the shows and comics were never afraid of having children talk about various grown up situations in a mostly mature or unique way and the way the holidays were being portrayed in the 60’s with over commercialization of Christmas is what Schulz wanted to tackle, To break down some of the main characters that you saw in the special: Charlie Brown is the main one and his dog is Snoopy, Sally is Charlie Brown’s little sister and she has a crush on Linus and calls him “My Sweet Baboo”, Lucy Van Pelt is the older sister to Linus and the main jazz theme that is basically the main theme of the specials and heard on the radio around Christmas time is called Linus and Lucy, they have a younger sibling who is introduced later named Re-Run, Schroeder is the piano player who loves Beethoven and is Lucy’s love interest even though he wants nothing to do with her and she will usually talk while he plays on his piano also notice in this how he plays various high quality versions of Jingle Bells, but what Lucy likes is the most simplistic one finger press version, Violet, Patty, and Frida are the girls who usually are with Lucy and pick on Charlie once in a while, Pig Pen appears in a special once every now and then, Some other notable characters that would be introduced in later specials include Peppermint Patty, Marcie, Franklin, and Woodstock, Also the adults in the specials you never hear actual words from as it is a trombone sound which was something that was inspired by Schulz real life as he had a hearing problem for a long time and that is how they all sounded to him “wah Wah wah wom” Also the whole point of the special is character driven and it’s beauty is through it’s simplicity and just a heads up basically all of the specials are half an hour or less like this one. They are not out to tell a grand story or have a big bad villain sometimes a story can have the simplest plot and just let characters breath and talk about various things, Now some of the specials to list off include: Happy Hew Year Charlie Brown, Be My Valentine Charlie Brown, It’s the Easter Beagle Charlie Brown (watch after It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown), It’s Arbor Day Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, It’s Magic Charlie Brown, You’re Not Elected Charlie Brown, It’s a Mystery Charlie Brown, It’s Christmas Time Again Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown Christmas Tales, He’s A Bully Charlie Brown (which was the last one Schulz approved of before his death), there is a ton more, but this is just a small sampling, The films that have come out in release order are: A Boy Named Charlie Brown, Snoopy Come Home, Race For Your Life Charlie Brown, Bon Voyage Charlie Brown, and the most recent The Peanuts Movie,

[@appssppapsneiwosos8636]

Yes

[@paulamoya7956]

Great info ⭐️🎄⭐️🎄✔️

[@leahtheanimationfan40]

I also really like I Want a Dog For Christmas Charlie Brown. That one stars Re-run and is really cute

[@Kahtisemo]

Lots of cool fin facts here! I thought the reason the adults talk with the muffled noise was because there's never any adults in the comics. So usually the joke showed a comment / question to someone off screen and the punch line being a reaction to the response the audience can interpret in a number of ways. So they wanted to translate it to the film the same way where there's a presence just never seen. I had no idea about Schultz hearing problem

[@wolffan1515]

Yes, this little special is something entirely its own. Snoopy Come Home is also an emotionally moving Peanuts movie.

[@KurtAnderson812]

I've watched this every December for the past 50 years, a true holiday classic

[@Wawagirl17]

DUDE, this is a lovely surprise! Charlie Brown is such a whole mood, like, *"I know nobody likes me. Why do we have to have a holiday season to emphasize this?"* Holy shit, could that be any more relatable when I was a kid? I think not.

[@ivanelugo]

That didn't fit more on Valentine's day?

[@Wawagirl17]

@@ivanelugo LOL. Good point. It fits both, I think.

[@PixarShark]

I never thought about the way the background changes that much, but I imagine it’s a callback to the Charlie Brown comic strips that did the same thing. Also, the Jingle Bells bit with Schroeder and Lucy always killed me as a kid and still does today. 😂😂

[@Eggnimates]

This film is a classic in every witch way, and I’m so glad that you reacted to it.

[@appssppapsneiwosos8636]

Yes

[@kweeniepiez]

which*

[@rachellara544]

The music in Charlie Brown's Christmas is ICONIC! I always like to play it during the holidays.

[@alexsclewis]

and for the rest of the year, there's: kzbin.info/aero/PL9reB0DlKm6vUxuXLpyBGYH2xh7Kldiku

[@zacharysiple629]

11:32 Linus's speech is a direct passage of the Bible, Luke 2:8-14. Most Christmas specials say Christmas is about love, family, good cheer, etc. This is one of the few specials to actually dare to bring up Jesus is the literal meaning of Christmas. Which is interesting, because Charles M. Schultz was an atheist.

[@ivanelugo]

According to what I read, he was not an atheist, apparently he taught in a Sunday school of a Methodist church, as well as the one that he was firm in not removing Linus's message since the television station wanted to censor that part

[@dragonreader3817]

I’ve always loved how the characters didn’t talk down to their audience. They use big words, psychology, and Snoopy’s is just my favorite. He always made me laugh growing up.

[@razkable]

I love the tone the way it gets awkward queit and slow and introspective and deep and mature and talks to kids rather than down to them

[@nickmanzo8459]

Nick- Linus told the story of how the Angel Gabriel came to shepherds abiding in their fields and announced the birth of Jesus Christ… literally what Christmas is all about XD

[@zacharysiple629]

6:04 It's on the radio every Christmas. The piece is called Linus and Lucy, as in the siblings. :)

[@beatmet2355]

Peanuts was originally meant for adults, that’s why the kids act so grown up. It started as a newspaper syndicated comic strip, so the kid appeal came later. The strip started in 1950, this was produced in 1965. The music was composed and performed by Vince Guarldi and he continued to do it for other Peanuts specials. He died in 1976. This genre of music has been referred to as West Coast Jazz. Dave Brubeck is probably the most famous of that genre. His music also reminds me of this.

[@bradleyelsken622]

Oh how I adore Peanuts. Hope you watch all the other ones. In many of the early specials, the voices were all actual children, and you can tell most of them weren't experienced actors. But it all adds to the charm.

[@gamemaster2819]

It’s always children (except the animals and on very rare occasions adults). It actually became a mandate, I think, though as time went on I think they had higher standards for who to hire

[@cometogether999]

A Charlie Brown Christmas is a classic and holds a special place in my memory. Plus the soundtrack by the Vince Guaraldi Trio is wonderful.

[@jancw]

The boy dancing in the orange shirt was always my favorite too! I used to get up and dance along with him the same way.

[@toddthechimeralinguist]

That kid's name is 555 95472: "555" is his forename and "95472" is his surname. How cool (bizarre) is that?!

[@ivanelugo]

As far i see, he's everyone favorite xD

[@PixarShark]

You should definitely check out The Peanuts Movie that came out a few years ago! It keeps the spirit of the original cartoons that would serve as a good introduction to the characters, but it still feels like a modern movie.

[@FarmHandJoe]

U beat me to it.

[@king-sharkey6128]

@@FarmHandJoe and me 😂

[@king-sharkey6128]

I hope this comment gets noticed because I definitely would like that reaction

[@MultiTcherry]

@@king-sharkey6128 Me too

[@FarmHandJoe]

@@king-sharkey6128 -_- WoOoW, I'm cringing at the fact that u guys say "me too" repling to what I said like post an original reply.

[@blaizenova]

11:31 After Linus explains the real meaning of Christmas, Nick says, "I don't know what he really said." That's sad.

[@NarnianRailway]

A Charlie Brown Christmas on television always let kids know the Christmas season was at hand and Linus reminded us the meaning of Christmas. On the radio they would play "Snoopy's Christmas vs the Red Baron", also known as "Snoopy's Christmas Bells." The 60s group The Royal Guardsman had great success with the song Snoopy vs the Red Baron and made a Christmas sequel song which was also a hit. The song also references the 1914 Christmas truce of World War 1.

[@SwiftFoxProductions]

I don't know if anyone else has mentioned it but, a cool thing about this special (and all the Peanuts/Charlie Brown specials & shows that followed it) is that the characters are all voiced by actual kids. In most cartoons, the majority of the voices are done by adults pretending to be children. That's partly what gives the Peanuts characters that unique sound and gives them a kind of genuineness that's just different from when an adult or teen actor is doing a childlike voice. The kid voicing Charlie Brown was only 8 years old and the little girl voicing Sally was only 6. (Since you mentioned that you loved Sally's voice, I thought you might find that interesting).

[@mikerobertson4041]

This is the greatest Christmas special ever produced. Thank you, Mr. Schulz for sticking to your beliefs, and presenting the true meaning of Christmas!

[@bonniemartell9750]

Amen!!!

[@sherigrow6480]

Because the Peanuts comic strip was in the paper everyday for 30(?) years or so, these characters were very familiar to everyone, and we didn't need any backstory or relationships explained.

[@noelleparris9451]

I grew up with Peanuts. I even did a paper for English class in 7th grade on them (The Theology According to Peanuts). This was a favorite Christmas tradition, watching this with my childhood family and then with my own family later. Snoopy was my favorite: he was my ideal dog!

[@TTM9691]

The music is definitely one of the best things about this! Yeah, back in the day there was only Saturday morning cartoons and a little bit of kids' programming in the after-school hours. So these TV specials, which were usually only a half-hour, were exciting and they only aired the one time per year. (this was pre-cable, and before you could rent stuff). So this would be on with another half hour Xmas special. You'd get an hour of Xmas programming, a bit of Charlie Brown and then one of the others. It's ok if you didn't love it! The soundtrack itself is a classic and you'll hear it in supermarkets and on the radio around the holidays. It's definitely evocative and I'm happy you felt the same way about it as I always have!

[@leahtheanimationfan40]

This is my favorite Charlie Brown special. I love it so much ❤

[@slc2466]

It's great how every element came together in creating this memorable classic. The Vince Guaraldi Trio soundtrack made the top ten on Billboard's album chart this year, a sign of how beloved and enduring this special is.

[@JJDBaca]

Oh man, this was so awesome every year when I was young. I'm glad you're watching it. This should be fun.

[@DrD0000M]

The old Charlie Brown specials are just comfy.

[@beepboop3925]

AHHHH! this is my absolute favorite, complete classic, I watched it every single Christmas growing up! Im so happy you're reacting to this! I love your channel!

[@mevb]

In the 60's, aluminium christmas trees was hip hence the lack of organic trees at the Christmas Tree stand. Thanks to this Christmas Special, they fell out of style and people went back to regular organic trees, as the special say how tasteless it is (which was Charles Schultz opinion on aluminium trees).

[@davidfox5383]

I'm glad you watched this, Nick. Back in the 60s and 70s the comics were a kid's favorite part of the daily newspaper, especially the Sunday paper when it was in color. The Peanuts cartoons, as the Charlie Brown and Snoopy comic strips were called, were always the top of the first page because they were the most popular. We also got a lot of the printed books with these cartoons in them. So we knew all these jokes in the Charlie Brown tv specials, including Lucy having a psychiatric booth instead of a lemonade stand, Linus never being without his blanket, and Snoopy... well, being Snoopy. So yes, when you say there's a lot of nostalgic value to this sweet little cartoon, you're absolutely right. And I agree with you, the best part for me as an adult is the music and whether I watch the show or not, I definitely listen to the music every year.

[@lynntaylor9681]

I was a kid in the 80's and the comics were my favorite part of the newspaper too. Peanuts and Garfield were my favorites. Still are.

[@DonnaLang42rockglobally]

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" is an iconic childhood favorite for me; I watched it every year, partially because my Dad was a huge fan of Charles Shulz (the creator of the Peanuts comic strip). Shulz brought a lot of Minnesotan humor and scenery into his comics; since it felt so close to home, that's another reason the entire family became fans.

[@CoopyKat]

The first time I saw this cartoon - NickFlix wasn't even born! This is such a holiday classic, I love it!

[@camilastan1205]

This was such a surprise. Charlie Brown, along with Frosty the Snowman & Rudolph the red nosed reindeer are my favoriteee childhood films.

[@stillaboveground2470]

When I was a kid, you had to be aware when these specials were on TV. They were shown only once a year, and if you missed them, you were out of luck. Now, you can watch it online or on DVD anytime.

[@movieswithshannon]

This was my first Christmas special! I watched it with my mom and it was her favorite movie! Hope this is a good experience for you. You should check the Garfield Christmas special too another classic.

[@gemini2012100]

This was actually the first Peanuts tv special.

[@stillaboveground2470]

I watch this every Christmas while wearing my "Everything I touch gets ruined" t-shirt.

[@multiverseman4017]

Things u should probably know about Peanuts if you haven't heard of it. It was originally a comic strip in the newspaper. 7:33 is the Peanuts theme song. 1. The dog's name is Snoopy. 2. Linus is the kid with the blanket. 3. Lucy (the girl in the blue dress) is pretty rude. 4. Charlie Brown has depression and anxiety. 5. Lucy likes Schroeder (the kid with the piano) but Schroeder doesn't like her back. 6. Linus, Lucy, Schroeder, and Sally were all introduced into the Peanuts strip as babies/toddlers. 7. There's a local tree that eats kites. 8. Woodstock (a tiny yellow bird) is Snoopy's best friend. 9. The dirty kid is named Pigpen. 10. The current 'Peanuts gang' consists of Charlie Brown, Sally Brown, Lucy, Schroeder, Pigpen, Snoopy, Woodstock, Linus, Franklin, Peppermint Patty, and Marcy. 11. Everyone calls Charlie Brown by his first AND last name. (u don't have to do this tho..)

[@theawesomeman9821]

My mom used to play the Charlie Brown soundtrack everyday in December when I was a younger.

[@henrikharbin5521]

Hi Nick :) The thing I always liked about these specials is that they're always so calming. So many recent shows are too fast, busy, and without much substance. I'm glad these shows are still available.

[@PixarShark]

I forget if it was this year or last year, but one of them was the first year that this special (or was it the Halloween one?) wouldn’t air on TV since it’s release thanks to it being on AppleTV streaming. Special thanks to Nick for giving us this!!! ✊🏻

[@appssppapsneiwosos8636]

Yes

[@jamesmoyner7499]

Well Apple has let the specials air on PBS last year and this year.

[@PixarShark]

@@jamesmoyner7499 Really?? Nice.

[@gabbysingsbroadway]

OMG NICK YOU DIDN’T…Peanuts is an AMAZING comic strip and I love everyone especially Snoopy 😍 I know the ENTIRE special word for word 🥰 Snoopy is the ONLY dog who can do the impression of a penguin 😂🐧

[@porflepopnecker4376]

Before there was home video and 24-hour cartoons on TV all the time, and before everyone was so blase' and cynical about everything, something like this was intensely awesome for a kid. I remember running home from a friend's house at dusk one evening to catch the beginning of it. You knew then that while you were watching it, millions and millions of other kids were all watching it at the same time. And when it came out, it was still a charming novelty to see our favorite Peanuts comics characters come to life in such an exquisitely produced cartoon.

[@TamaMetalPuppet]

Thank you for this reaction. I grew up hearing about this, but never watched until a few years ago. And I was blown away, and now I must see it every year. Timeless, well crafted story and presentation.

[@majkus]

Charles Schultz's long-running "Peanuts" comic strip (still rerun in newspaper syndication) was beloved through the 1960s. There was even a lunar mission where the vehicles were named after Peanuts characters. The Christmas special was the first time (other than a few commercials) that people watched these characters animated. They hired fairly inexperienced child actors, which (combined with the need to splice together long speeches the kids didn't manage in one take) gave it a distinct peculiar feel. Combined with the unexpectedly jazzy Vince Guaraldi music (which became instantly and permanently associated with these characters), the whole production was an instant classic. Most of the gags were lifted bodily from the comic strip (though sometimes in different contexts; Charlie Brown being unhappy with a holiday that emphasizes his loneliness was from a Valentine's Day strip).

[@Fuzon-S]

One of my favorite Peanuts holiday special, the music is just so iconic! There is an another Christmas special titled "It's Christmastime again, Charlie Brown" which is also fun to watch!

[@starrkitty1]

Always loved this one growing up, my favorite one is the Halloween special though, idk I just love the vibe of it, but this one is also so special ❤️

[@mariahmacklin1304]

This might sound odd. But I think the best part of of Charlie Brown’s specials (all of them, not just this one) was how unconventionally cruel the kids were in comparison to how other kids cartoons can be. Or, I guess the way that Charlie Brown interacts with them. The kids aren’t even over the top villainous, they’re just insensitive, mean kids. Charlie kinda represents the Everyman who is trying to live in a world full of people who don’t understand him. He tries his hardest but it often isn’t enough. And usually the way the conflict is resolved is small, cause the stories are small, but still emotionally satisfying. The low budget animation does kinda distract for me sometimes but I’m always blown away by the writing, though it seems simple on the surface. I was always challenged by Charlie Brown’s stories as a kid, it made me think deeper about things. Edit: Have you seen the original Grinch? From the 60s? :) I’d love to see you react to that one! Also, Klaus :) one of my new favorites for Christmas

[@SkwithOv]

hey nick!! hope you're doing well on exam week!! please take your time and don't worry if you're late or miss a video!! it's totally okay!! take time for yourself, especially on such a busy week!!

[@appssppapsneiwosos8636]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHOzeWiQqLpmr7c May I ask what name of the movie in video opinion what year is

[@cliffchristie5865]

The Vince Guaraldi Trio was an inspired choice for the music and this remains a very popular soundtrack which stands beautifully apart from the show.

[@wendylagrego3394]

I listen to it all year--some of my favorite music ever written. I was trying to explain the appeal to my kids. I think it's that Vince Guaraldi managed to create this gorgeous music that's both wistful and joyful at the same time.

[@lulystalgianature2968]

I remember this special. Such a classic Peanuts is. You should read the comics. It's such a shame not many people follow the lesson 😕

[@morganyakkofan9052]

The song “Linus and Lucy” does play on the radio a lot.

[@matchaqueen6541]

Cutest little holiday movie! I love watching this every year

[@karinasdreamworld]

I watch this every Christmas and dress up in my Snoopy costume to act out the parts lol

[@Vaimlune]

Woo! I love this so much! My cousin always brings A Charlie Brown Christmas and The Great Pumpkin over every Christmas at my Gramma's. I was going to bring over How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Elf, and Nightmare Before Christmas if we have time to watch them. With popcorn of course! ^-^

[@augustinewestley7310]

At the time this movie came out, the audience was well aware of Charlie Brown, Snoopy (the dog), and the whole Peanuts gang. This was the first TV special for them and was really a rush job. in the late 90s or early 2000s, Whoopi Goldberg hosted a behind-the-scenes look into the making of it. You should check it out to see how this almost didn't make it to air. Also, most kids would have been culturally aware of Linus's Shepherd speech from the King James Bible version of scripture from Luke 2: 8-14. The audience would pick up on the subtext quite easily. The Christmas play didn't need much explanation because this was a common thing for those who attended a traditional American Christian church. Your reaction contrasted to some of the comments show how America has shifted culturally from the "standard Christian" model to a individual preference model.

[@lunamoonwithstars]

Snoopy's always my fav. My mom was more into it than I was but I still liked it because old cartoon looks were great.

[@morganyakkofan9052]

Snoopy is such a smart DOG!

[@Marcus_1001]

6:10 This is currently my ring tone, as it is every December. 😀

[@Otokichi786]

1965: "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is about to change TV just by being broadcast. First, it has a Jazz soundtrack by The Vince Guaraldi Trio, Second, real children are the voice actors. Third, It's about the over-commercialization of Christmas. Fourth, Linus reads a passage from The Bible. Fifth, there is NO laugh track, unlike most cartoons of the era. Sixth, the Peanuts characters are quite aware of "Adult Concerns." Seventh, this "crude animation" animated feature has been playing on TV somewhere/everywhere during the Christmas season ever since. Addendum: "A Charlie Brown Christmas Tree" is a real thing, even if they're plastic/vinyl instead of real.

[@dfa3366]

I once had a Charlie Brown Christmas tree. Obviously it’s a fake tree but it came with one red bulb. You can still buy them on Amazon.

[@mollyirene8979]

we performed this as a play when i was in grade school; i played sally (charlie brown’s sister)! because of that, this special holds a very special place in my heart. and you’re right; the music in this one is amazing! vince guaraldi and his trio are so good and their work on this special is always part of my christmas playlists. happy holidays, nick!

[@Shermccarthy]

Thank you soooo much Nick!!! It's not Christmas holiday without Charlie Brown!! I couldn't believe they took it off airwaves! How cruel! Yes you can get it on Apple TV but I don't have that. You made my Christmas 🎄!! It was fun watching 👀 you enjoy all the characters! I know you had to maneuver around not showing the complete video, otherwise you would get sued!! Great job!! 👍 like I said you made my Christmas! Merry Christmas to you!!🥰💜💚🧡🤩

[@monsterhanna6691]

My favorite Peanuts special! Oh, thank you so much for posting this! You should definitely look up the making of this because it was NOT an easy task back in the day, and not just because it was taboo; they didn't have a special ready yet. Also, the dog's name is Snoopy. 😂 Also, Linus, the kid with the blanket, was reciting the Nativity Story, a.k.a. the birth of Jesus who is the real reason for the season. 🎁

[@HannibalFan52]

I saw this when it was first broadcast. Kids don't always 'get it' at first, but it grows on one. There's one thing I never noticed until it was pointed out just this year: though Linus is very attached to his security blanket, the first time he lets go of it is when he's telling the Christmas story, on the line 'Fear not'. Trivia: animator Bill Melendez was a tall, burly man, yet he provided the voice of Snoopy. He died in 2008, so when the 2015 Peanuts movie was in production, the sound department went through all the animated TV specials to choose sound clips for the film, a great tribute to Mr. Melendez.

[@AdamtheGrey02]

When I was a kid, I used to love looking at Charlie brown pics in my view master. Felt like I could touch them. Loved the different shades of sky as well.

[@nickthedreamer4434]

You know what? This definitely is a nice surprise of a reaction. (I'll still recommend "Arthur Christmas" by Aardman Animations, but this is definitely a good classic). Also, the part at 11:07 is part of the story of the birth of Christ AKA the Nativity AKA the Christian part of Christmas. The section Linus goes over involves the Shepherds of Bethlehem being visited by an angel bringing good tidings of the birth of Christ (aka the Savior) and letting them know where they can find the new-born child of God so they can worship him and spread his good name.

[@ivanelugo]

*PBG while bathing* 🎶Stuffing a mile high Seventeen types of pie Do you want some more? Yes, ma'am!🎶

[@marniejensen4051]

You should also do the Valentine's Day, Easter, and Thanksgiving ones as those holidays come around in addition to the Christmas one! They are staples in my family.

[@SpacialRend7]

Thanks so much for covering this Christmas special, Nick! Watching the Peanuts Christmas special is an annual holiday tradition of mine, one of my favorites! I love the humor, gags, and some of the facial expressions, they get me laughing every time. The music is also memorable too. A Charlie Brown Christmas is a true delight in my overall opinion!😁🎄🎹

[@fawnleaver9583]

I grew up watching all the Charlie Brown holiday specials. Now in my 40s when I get a chance to watch them I feel like a kid again.

[@PikminandOatchi]

Of all the Nickflix's in the world he's the Nickflixyist

[@lisemzarate4029]

Growing up there were very few animated holiday shows, and they were the reason we got to stay up late a few times a year, Nostalgia is a factor for sure, but the music, yes, peanuts animation has the best music 💜

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

When I was Little, there were 3 television channels and it was before Cable and NO HBO and NO SHOWTIME and NO NICKALODIAN or anything of the sort. Charlie Brown was a News paper Cartoon and regular TV cartoons were on Saturdays or for an hour after school and most of the cartoons were as old as the 1940's. At that time there were not even a lot of other type of Christmas movies or they were all old or they were on Variety Show Specials and not really geared at all for kids, SO, when Charlie Brown Halloween or Thanks-Giving or Charlie Brown Christmas was shown on TV it was a real treat. THE CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Music really first takes me back to late fall early winter nights, Soft and pleasing and inspiring of Christmas and I still feel a bit anxious for the excitement for Christmas day.

[@morganyakkofan9052]

Lucy was ALWAYS mean to Charlie Brown! Even with the football gag.

[@ivanelugo]

I remember when she told Linus that if his friend had cancer, it was because she had done something wrong and she deserved it.

[@clarencedixon3290]

I love the kid in the green shirt and the orange shirt. The one in the green to me is doing the running man dance while the one in the orange dance is so cool too. Been watching this every Christmas since it's first air on tv. Very timeless 🎄. Also the jazz music is as cool as ever

[@paulamoya7956]

I was born in 1968. This movie is imbedded in my heart and soul. It’s beyond nostalgic. ⭐️🎄⭐️🎄⭐️

[@merkerb]

The music in this is by the Vince guaraldi trio. A popular jazz band at the time. Vince composed all the music and wrote the famous “Linus and Lucy” that people know as the peanuts song. The song “Christmas time is here” he wrote for this special is one of my all time favorites

[@bernie472]

I was a kid in the 80's, but still remember this from my childhood. Even today this is still timeless like it was in the 80's.

[@joannacrickenberger7627]

I feel that Charlie was upset because everybody was like gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. Just focusing on what they wanted for Christmas or what they could get out of it, rather than Jesus, love, and self-less giving.

[@eah4452]

It's so funny to me how everyone bullies Charlie Brown

[@firekrys]

My parents love the Peanuts comics, so this was required at Christmas. I love this special very much. You should take a romp through some of the Peanuts movies and specials, you would like them. Thank you again for another amazing reaction

[@stephenulmer3781]

Love this so much 🎄 So heartwarming.

[@hollyshock8400]

When Nick said “I don’t really know what he said” after Linus quotes Scripture my heart kind of sank..

[@redviper6805]

Lucy’s reaction to Snoopy’s kiss is Pretty much my family’s reaction when our beagle does the same!

[@jeffmartin1026]

Now that you have heard the soundtrack you will find yourself dancing in that same style as on the stage whenever you hear it. It's just a fact. The wimpy tree has become a traditional Christmas decoration for many of us, symbolizing that bringing people together to help each other is the best gift of all.

[@brandi3981]

my dad used to stick notes in my lunch with Lucy & a speach bubble he also once used spray paint in the backyard to draw her in the snow

[@gibbs615]

I always watched this every year since my childhood and still do now. My grandma used to love Peanuts and the old comic strips in the newspapers.

[@janna2245]

Linus is basically a pastor

[@paulamoya7956]

There’s a video online of this song being played live by the original musicians . It’s incredible and makes me cry .