However, no other property has that kind of personable magic. There are many franchises that surpass Peanuts in terms of their popularity. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and A Charlie Brown Thanksgivingare also must-watch specials with similar coming-of-age themes that’ll make you smile and emotionally get nostalgic about your own childhood. However, that’s just talking about the Christmas special. A Charlie Brown Christmas has gorgeous animation and fantastic music, but it’s the special relatable heart and soul that makes it so rewatchable every year. He’s the everyman and an icon that brilliantly let kids for the last 60 years know that it’s ok to not feel happy all the time. That’s something rarely seen in today's pop culture, let alone children's TV specials from the 1960s. Shultz used masterpieces like A Charlie Brown Christmas to explore depression during the holiday season. The Peanuts covered the everyday antics of a group of neighborhood kids and creator Charles M. Not just because he has the luxury of having a special for every thinkable holiday, but because of his mature themes that were ahead of its time. Whether it’s Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, Charlie Brown is the unsung king of the holiday season.
