A Christmas tradition
This morning I unsuspectingly turned the last page of the newspaper to be greeted by a picture of Charlie Brown and the news that “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is on television tonight! Jeff and I will be sipping hot chocolate and watching dear little Linus try to convince the rest of the Peanuts gang of the true meaning of Christmas. This show brings back some wonderful memories for me. My parents had the audio of this television special on record when I was growing up. I would lay on the floor in the den and follow along in the illustrated book while my mom worked in the kitchen. Nothing helps get me in the Christmas spirit like the Peanuts gang.
Lucy (with Snoopy behind her, mimicking her): No, no, no! Listen, all of you! You’ve got to have discipline, you’ve got to have direction, you’ve got to have respect for your director! (sees Snoopy and turns around) I oughta slug you! (swings at him and gets slurped) Ugh! I’ve been kissed by a dog! Get some hot water! Get some disenfectant! Get some iodine!
Snoopy: Bleah!
(Who doesn’t love Peanuts? I mean really…)
The Christmas spirit is creeping up on me. I’m listening to Ella Fitzgerald sing “White Christmas” even as I type. Messiah will light its Christmas tree today — the whole campus is invited to gather around Eisenhower Circle for carols, cookies, and the tree lighting. Tonight, besides watching Charlie Brown, I hope to start gathering up my fall decorations to make room for all things Christmas!