At this time of year instead of singing "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas," many have Snoopy on the mind.

• The Peanuts Movie: Appearing in theaters across the nation, the new animated film box office receipts are $44.2 million this week.
• David Benoit's Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown is a magical concert on tour, appearing in Folsom, Saratoga and Long Beach, Calif.
• Snoopy, the Peanuts, and world class ice skaters perform throughout the holidays in Merry Christmas, Snoopy! in the Charles M. Schulz Theatre at Knott's Merry Farm.
• Snoopy's Merriest Tree Lighting features a cast of Toy Soldiers, Snowmen, Elves and the world's most famous beagle at Knott's.
• In Camp Snoopy Theatre Charlie Brown, Linus and Lucy invite you to dance, sing and join in on the holiday fun in the live show, Christmas Time is Here Charlie Brown. After the show, head right next door to the Peanuts Meet and Greet Area to take a picture with your favorite character.
• The Snoopy House at Costa Mesa City Hall returns with its free interactive holiday displays for 12 nights before Christmas.
• At Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa the directors and writers of Disney's Prep & Landing animated Christmas specials discuss how "A Charlie Brown Christmas" influenced them.
•  In Santa Rosa join Snoopy & friends for a Tree Lighting Ceremony and Skating Exhibition at Snoopy's Home Ice.
• A Charlie Brown Christmas first aired in 1965 but is a perennial holiday favorite for kids and the young at heart.

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