Let the dog in!

Traditions and rituals, isn’t that what the holidays are about? I am excited to say that Kid has embarked on an important tradition being passed down, carefully, thoughtfully. I am talking about the Charlie Brown specials–Thanksgiving and Christmas. No, these are not just fluff. These are not Power Rangers or princesses. There are no singing backpacks here. The Christmas show is the longest running special ever. See, it’s not just me! These are our cultural treasures! They are a little worn for wear, I confess, with faint, grainy colors and less than HD images, but the message is still clear and the friends are still the same. Linus, why are more kids not named Linus? (DH would say because your kid would get beat up at recess) Linus cracks me up, so knowledgeable and stupid at once. Typical geek before anyone even knew the word. Today, he’d become a rich dot-commer, or maybe a broke college professor. Peppermint Patty, tough and athletic but awkward with Chuck. And who doesn’t love Snoopy and Woodstock? So cocky, Joe Cool, but ultimately knocked down a peg or two by the end. And all set to a cool, jazzy soundtrack. You gotta love it. Yes, who says we don’t have rituals these days?

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