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The Heartwarming Story Behind Peanuts' Linus van Pelt, and Charles Schulz's Inspiration For His Name

Charles Schulz's Peanuts is perhaps the most iconic comic strip in history, being spun off into numerous TV specials, shows and films. Filled with countless iconic characters, Peanuts has found a way ...
Chicago Tribune

Colin Fleming: Linus Van Pelt’s contemplative approach to Christmas

For many years, I’ve been what I call a Linus Man. Linus, of course, refers to Linus Van Pelt, Charlie Brown’s best pal in Charles M. Schulz’s “Peanuts” comic strip. Linus was my guy from the start. I ...