Peanuts by Charles Schulz for December 20, 1964
December 19, 1964
December 21, 1964
Transcript:
Linus takes out a piece of paper and an envelope.<BR><BR> Linus thinks, "Happiness is a Christmas vacation with no book reports to write." Linus writes, "Dear Santa Claus, How have you been?"<BR><BR> Linus continues, "Please don't get the idea that I'm writing because I want something."<BR><BR> Linus writes, "Nothing could be further from the truth. I want nothing."<BR><BR> Linus continues, "If you want to skip our house this year, go right ahead. I won't be offended, really I won't."<BR><BR> Linus writes, "Spend your time elsewhere. Don't bother with me. I really mean it."<BR><BR> Lucy picks up the letter and says, "What in the world kind of letter is this?!!"<BR><BR> Linus says, "I'm hoping that he'll find my attitude particularly refreshing."<BR><BR>
woodnote almost 13 years ago
I thought Lucy was going to go ballistic since Santa bypassing Linus’s house would also mean Santa bypassing Lucy’s house. But she doesn’t seem to feel that personally threatened by Linus’s letter, altho she does think the letter is crazy. Maybe she doesn’t believe in Santa Claus.
thepinkbaroness about 4 years ago
Adorable Chuck in the little “happiness” square.
Daeder over 3 years ago
Linus: “I’m hoping he’ll put in a good word with the Great Pumpkin for me.”