WHY CHARLIE BROWN GOT CHRISTMAS WRONG: Yes, when Charles M. Schultz designed what is perhaps the best-known Peanuts, Linus gets the true meaning of Christmas exactly right. But here’s what you may never have realized — Charlie Brown’s critique of commercialism missed the mark big-time, according to Rod Martin.

And after you take in Rod’s thought-provoker, check out this beautiful version by Casting Crowns of “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” on HillFaith. The youth choir in this one is simply splendid.