Starting Right

Why A Charlie Brown Christmas Still Matters


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A single moment—Linus saying “fear not” and letting his blanket fall—can change how we carry the season. We dive into why A Charlie Brown Christmas still resonates: the tender Vince Guaraldi score, Charles Schulz’s bold insistence on the Nativity, and the surprising power of small, loving choices. This isn’t nostalgia for its own sake; it’s a guide to re-centering our hearts when the holidays amplify both joy and anxiety.

We share the backstory of Schulz negotiating with network executives to include the birth of Jesus, and why that choice gave the special its staying power. 
You’ll hear practical ways to live “fear not” in a loud season: honest inventory of your modern blankets, small daily rhythms that return you to peace, and simple acts of service that turn comfort outward. Along the way, we embrace the lasting themes that make the special a classic—hope for all people, courage born from presence, and the reminder that real security won’t come from shiny things. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to perform a perfect holiday, this conversation offers a gentler way through: trust more, cling less, and let love do its steadying work.


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