Watching A Charlie Brown Christmas is a holiday tradition for generations around the world. A key part of the program has been called “the most magical two minutes in all of TV animation” – the part where Linus shares the true meaning of Christmas. CBN News took a look at the impact of this special and the faith of the man behind it.
Taking a Stand
“Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” Charlie Brown cried out.
It’s a question that sets up a most memorable scene.
“Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about,” his buddy, Linus, calmly answers. Then, in a simple, yet powerful way, Linus proceeds to share the story of Jesus’ birth from the Gospel of Luke.
“‘For unto you is born this day in the City of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord,'” he exclaimed.
Peanuts creator Charles Schulz insisted the special include the true meaning of Christmas. In response to hesitancy on the part of the producer and animator, he said, “If we don’t do it, who will?”
Dr. Stephen Lind, author of A Charlie Brown Religion: Exploring the Spiritual Life and Work of Charles M. Schulz, says
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