Peanuts by Charles Schulz for November 18, 2023

still say you should sweep your dads shop CB!

Or he could just give her the rake as her Christmas present.

Probably the same neighbors that gave him rocks.

Can’t buy any christmas presents? “Last christmas I gave you my heart” (Wham)

doesn’t CB trade that rake for a Christmas tree

Sally, Sally, Sally. Good grief!

The universe rotates around Sally.

Not exactly supportive there, Sally!

Or put a bow on the rake handle and give it to her. She could use it to get rid of that rats’ nest above her forehead.

The only reason he couldn’t get work during the era of this strip would be that he’s too young to handle the job. Afterall, the rake is bigger than he is. I used to go around doing yard work, mowing and raking, but I was in my teens. When I was Charlie’s age, I’d get money from my mom cleaning out a closet or storage room. That job was my size.

Christmas is way too commercial, anyways. It gets very dangerous.

By the looks of that rake, you won’t be getting much Sally

That’s a little sister for you. I should know. I am one.

Probably not his rake to sell. I figure it’s their Dad’s rake.

she has a point

Around Christmas the citrus orchards around me would finish with the final pick. I would go to the farmer and ask if I could pick some left on the trees to sell for Christmas money. They would always agree and I would pick fruit, package in brown paper grocery bags and sell door to door for $1 a bag. Doesn’t sound much but it was 60 years ago and I made enough.

Or give her the rake so that she can play “chores”.

Dad – I sold your rake to buy Sally a present. Are you OK with that?

Wow, the first three panels really break my heart.

Spoken like a true blue little sister.

Not gonna get much, if anything for that rake