The Herald-Leader Weekender of December 5th listed the ten most special of holiday specials. Some I hadn't seen, others I've seen and don't care to see again, and then there was the winner, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Made in 1965 it beat out A Wonderful Life as the most noteworthy holiday show to watch. I have to agree, it has endured all these years.
When I'm reminded of those holiday specials and movies, I have to reach back into my memory bank and pull out some I haven't seen in years. I remember when Dustin first saw the abominable snowman in Rudolf, he was terrified, but when the program was over, he cried, because he didn't want it to end. I always enjoyed Toyland when I was little and a simple little animated special called "The Night the Animals Talked". Then there's Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol that I remember decorating the tree to when I was younger. In more recent years, I've enjoyed Jim Henson's The Christmas Toy, which, I believe was the forerunner to Toystory.
Some of the movies that I adored have been played and played so much, I've even gotten rather tired of watching them. But, others, I'd love to see again. A friend reminded me of "The Bishops Wife". It's a wonderful old movie with Cary Grant and David Niven. When the Bishop gives a sermon at the end of the movie entitled The Empty Stocking, it really is moving. I recently watched a televised church service, the Southland Hour. Their minster, Jon Weece, gave a sermon that really hit home, like that movie minister did. I suppose all preachers are summing up that Christmas message as well, remembering the less fortunate, this time of year.
But, I have to get back to Linus, because he has the true Christmas story, not the one about Ralphie and his Red Ryder BB gun. Did "Charlie Brown's Christmas" become the best holiday special because we want to hear the real Christmas Story? I hope so. It can be found where Linus found it, in Luke 2.
The stories, books, movies, songs and specials that have been derived from verses 1-20 go on and on. It's the most amazing, most miraculous story of all. Charles Shulz did a great job, through Linus, of reminding us what Christmas is all about
I hope you get to see all your favorite holiday specials. I'll continue to look for mine. Have a great day, luv, Susan
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