The Peanuts gang learns the true meaning of Christmas. Year 1965 Video Release 2000-09-12 Studio Paramount Genre Childrens MPAA Rating Not Rated Color Color Runtime 25 Animated Animated Full Synopsis Christmastime is here. Happiness and cheer. And for Peanuts fans everywhere, it just wouldn't be Christmas without this classic holiday delight. Christmas lights may be twinkling red and green, but Charlie Brown has the Yuletide blues. To get in the holiday spirit, he takes Lucy's advice and directs the Christmas play. And what's a Christmas play without a Christmas tree? But everyone makes fun of the short, spindly nevergreen Charlie Brown brings back until the real meaning of Christmas works its magic once again in this treasured favorite. Director Bill Melendez Cast Bill Melendez; Chris Doran voice ; Bill Melendez voice ; Karen Mendelson voice ; Sally Dryer voice ; Peter Robbins voice ; Christopher Shea voice ; Tracy Stratford voice