Linus reciting the Gospel of Luke’s account of Christ’s birth.

Lucy tormenting Charlie Brown and crushing on Schroeder.

Adults neither seen nor understood.

The Peanuts gang bopping and dancing around to the Vince Guaraldi Trio’s ebullient “Linus and Lucy.”

Snoopy’s boffo decorating job on his doghouse.

And, of course, Charlie Brown’s sad, droopy, pine needle-shedding excuse of a Christmas tree.

The images from A Charlie Brown Christmas are as much an indelible part of the season as bells and gifts and candlelight services. December 9th will mark a half century since the Peanuts holiday classic debuted on CBS TV.

As part of the 50th anniversary celebration, Macy’s is dedicating its annual Christmas window displays to scenes from A Charlie Brown Christmas.  For eight months, artisans have been working to recreate the beloved characters. Their efforts will be unveiled Friday at Macy’s flagship store in Manhattan.

The Associated Press gives us this delightful sneak peak: