Peanuts fans can't let Thanksgiving come and go without watching "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," a classic holiday rite of passage. "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" made its television debut in 1965, and its viewing has become an unofficial tradition for families in the years following its release.

To put it metaphorically, the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Dinner is a reminder to keep things simple and to tap into your childlike wonder, because something really delicious can come out of it. Here are the core ingredients for a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving dinner:

In the 1973 holiday classic " A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving ," Franklin, the sole Black character, is sidelined at the dinner table. It might not make up for the slight, but decades later, Franklin has his very own Peanuts special. So if you're still mad about the seating arrangement, here's how to give Franklin a little more attention.

In 1973, Snoopy cooked his first Thanksgiving dinner as "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" aired across the country. How you can stream it in 2024.

Fans of the "Peanuts" holiday specials can stream "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" for free this weekend. Here's how.

It’s a holiday tradition! For decades, The Peanuts gang has warmed our hearts every holiday with their cozy Charlie Brown specials. You might be wondering why you haven’t seen these specials on network TV in the past couple of years.