At its peak in the mid- to late 1960s, Peanuts ran in over 2,600 newspapers, with a readership of around 355 million in 75 countries, and was translated into 21 languages.

Charlie Brown and company celebrate the start of the winter season by ice skating on a frozen pond.

When the other kids are catching snowflakes on their tongue, Lucy says, "It's too early. I never eat December snowflakes. I always wait until January." Linus says, "They sure look ripe to me."

Lucy charges 5¢. In advance.

The special features a jazz score by pianist Vince Guaraldi.

The ever-filthy Pigpen contaminates his snow, resulting in a gray snowman.

Lucy complains that she always gets a lot of stupid toys or a bicycle or clothes for Christmas when she really wants real estate.

Linus recites the King James version of Luke 2:8-14.

3 and 4 both wear purple dresses. They do not speak, but they perform a distinctive and lively dance to the tune Schroeder plays on his piano.

LUCY: Uggh! I've been kissed by a dog! I have dog germs! Get hot water! Get some disinfectant! Get some iodine!