After seeing demand for the particular key in of event programming, CBS went on topursuefurther Christmas specialssuchasDr.

Seuss How the Grinch Stole ChristmasandFrosty the Snowman, each being massive hits.

For a Christmas special and an animated one at that these are uncomfortable topics for people seeking yuletide escapism.

Charlie Brown and Snoopy hanging a red ornament on a wimpy tree in A Charlie Brown Christmas.

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Snoopy and Charlie Brown hug share an embrace on The Snoopy Show.

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The Grinch dressed as Santa listens intently in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

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Charlie and Linus watch the snow fall while Linus sucks his thumb and holds his blanket in a custom image.

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Charlie from A Charlie Brown Christmas holding a tree

The Peanuts sing in front of a small decorated Christmas tree as Charlie smiles in A Charlie Brown Christmas

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The Peanuts dance on stage in A Charlie Brown Christmas

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Charlie and Linus look at a neglected Christmas tree in A Charlie Brown Christmas

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Charlie sits down at Lucy’s psychiatric stand while she shakes a can in A Charlie Brown Christmas

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Schroeder angrily stares at Lucy while he plays the piano in A Charlie Brown Christmas

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Charlie Brown sadly pointing at a tiny tree weighed down by a red ornament in A Charlie Brown Christmas.

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