Were talking about his choice of Christmas tree.

Or, more appropriately, a Christmas twig with barren branches.

But heres the thing.

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

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Charlie Brown was not only justified in picking the tree he did,the tree symbolizes something more.

The fact that this is the treeCharlie Brownchooses is significant.

This, too, is significant in that it visualizes the very real fears of the depressed.

A smiling Charlie Brown hanging one red ornament on the little tree in A Charlie Brown Christmas

“That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.”

Merry Christmas indeed, Charlie Brown.

If you or a loved one are struggling with depression, hey reach out.

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