Following backlash sparked by the decision not to air the “Great Pumpkin” on TV for Halloween, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts will return with Thanksgiving and Christmas specials over the next month. Apply TV+ took over the rights to the Peanuts holiday specials in October and announced the “Great Pumpkin” episode would not air on television. On Wednesday, PBS announced it reached a deal with Apple for an ad-free broadcast of both the Thanksgiving and Christmas specials in the coming weeks. “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” will air on PBS and PBS Kids at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will air on PBS and PBS Kids at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13.

Make a cool design and avoid the mess by using paint instead of carving your pumpkins. Artist Iyla O'Conner showed Tati Amare and Kim DeGiulio how to paint a "Great Pumpkin". O'Conner said you can paint any type and size of pumpkin, you just have to clean off the surface before you start. Also, use a clear spray coat to protect the paint from weather elements and to add a little shine to the pumpkin. Items to help paint your pumpkin can be found at the Whistle Stop Hobby Shop in St. Clair Shores.