"Christmas Time is Here" is the opening song from A Charlie Brown Christmas, written by Lee Mendelson and composer Vince Guaraldi. Sung by the choir of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, it is heard as Charlie Brown and Linus join the rest of the Peanuts gang in ice-skating at the frozen pond. Two versions of the song appear on the special's soundtrack album - the vocal version, and a six-minute instrumental version. The vocal take that ended up being used for the special is currently unknown…

I lucked into a pack of nearly-vintage cards by Art Image featuring classic holiday scenes by Charles Schulz. Nothing brings a smile like the Peanuts Gang celebrating Christmas! Direct scans for your enjoyment! Please don't redistribute these for sale.

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Santa Snoopy in his Dog Bowl Sleigh