Doing a happy, fast-of-paw dance atop the nearest dog house, all to show our elation over the return of a charming Southern California holiday tradition, one that's been delighting us for decades?

On Oct. 2, 1950, "Peanuts" made its comic strip debut. Featured in seven newspapers, the four panels introduced the nation – and eventually the world – to Good ol' Charlie Brown. Just two days later, ...