For many families, watching the Peanuts celebrate the holidays are a holiday tradition in their home. If your family is anything like mine, this included watching It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and A Charlie Brown Christmas whenever they would air on network television. Several years ago, however, Apple TV+ purchased the rights to broadcast these beloved Charlie Brown classics. This year, as has been the case the last few years, these holiday favorites will be streamed for free on Apple TV+.
Just like years gone by, there will be times to watch each of these Peanuts programs. They are as follows:
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Stream for Free Saturday, October 19, 2024 and Sunday, October 20, 2024
Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Stream for Free Saturday, November 23, 2024 and Sunday, November 24, 2024
For over 50 years of this Peanuts classic, Peppermint Patty invites everyone to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving, even though he is already going to celebrate at his grandmother’s. Snoopy decides to cook his own version of a Thanksgiving meal with help from his friends.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Stream for Free Saturday, December 14, 2024 and Sunday, December 15, 2024
In this beloved Peanuts special, feeling down about the commercialism of Christmas, Lucy recruits Charlie Brown to be the director of the gang’s holiday play. Can he overcome his friends’ preference for dancing over acting, find the “perfect” tree and discover the true meaning of Christmas?
For those that want more flexibility to watch these Peanuts classics, Apple TV+ subscriptions are currently $9.99 per month. It can be watched on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com. On top of that, for those who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod touch can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.
What do you think of the return of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts for the holiday season? Do you watch these specials each year? Will you be watching them this year? Which one is your favorite? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
