The Great Pumpkin presented Linus with classic messainic delusions. He was a precursor to U2's Bono, only smarter (the blankey was awesome...remember what that thing did for the christmas tree Charlie Brown bought).
Yes, the Christmas special is truly my favorite... I do love what Linus does for the Charlie Brown Tree... and I love Linus' message on the true meaning of Christmas! It is wonderful that they still show that every year!!! Linus is truly the resident philosopher of the gang. He is such a loyal friend to Charlie Brown.
We are major Peanuts fans in this house!!!