Peanuts by Charles Schulz for December 23, 1970
December 22, 1970
December 24, 1970
Transcript:
Lucy walks with Linus and asks, "Well, did you tell Santa Claus what you want for Christmas?"<BR><BR> Linus replies, "Sure . . I also wished him a very happy hanukkah . . ."<BR><BR> Linus continues, "We didn't have much time, but we discussed judas maccabaeus and the cleansing of the temple."<BR><BR> Linus adds, "It's not often that you find a Santa Claus who's interested in religion . . ."<BR><BR>
dsukenick almost 11 years ago
I love this strip because I’m Jewish.
GenreChowderStudios over 8 years ago
It never occurred to me that there might be a temple-related event during Hanukkah. It really should have occurred to me… Thanks, Schulz! You taught me something!
Dani Rice almost 8 years ago
Well, since Santa Claus was originally St. Nicholas, a bishop in what is now Turkey, discussing religion would be a natural.
NougatBrains about 4 years ago
The van Pelts are Jews!
Best Commenter Ever over 3 years ago
Judas Maccabeus?