Every year at Thanksgiving, people gather to spend time with friends and family to share a meal and company — often including beloved holiday programs and movies. Among the programs that have become beloved favorites is A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.

First airing in 1973, this animated prime-time special is based on the wildly popular Peanuts characters, from the comic strip Peanuts, created by Charles M. Schulz. Throughout the special, there is a relaxing jazz score,

For many, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is as much a part of the holiday as turkey and all the trimmings. The beloved special has been a part of the American holiday entertainment landscape for more than 50 years,

With the holidays approaching, it’s the perfect time to tune in to the Charlie Brown films. Learn how to watch the ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ special here.