In December 1964 — 60 years ago — the holiday classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was aired in the United States for the first time. The following year, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” was televised. One year later, in December 1966, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” premiered. All three were tremendous successes, and for many American families, watching them has become an annual ritual, marking the season of joy and holiday celebration. I loved them as a child, loved introducing them to my children even more, and anticipate viewing them with my grandchildren, should, inshallah, I get any.
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