Peanuts has a lot of running gags, but that was not too common was seeing Snoopy lose his cool. That said, it was always funny to see the typically cool-as-a-cucumber Snoopy get aggravated, as numerous comics from December 1974 show.

Snoopy getting annoyed was not all that December 1974 offered in the Peanuts strip, with a very funny but embarrassing storyline for Peppermint Patty coming to an end, as well as a Christmas comic strip that ends with a pleasant surprise for Woodstock. Like any month or even decade, Peanuts provided its reliably funny and relatable stories in December 1974. A source of comfort for many readers was the fact that Peanuts always stayed true to its characters and their quirks, even if decades had ed since their debut.

10 "Say It One More Time!"

December 2nd, 1974

Marcie talks to Peppermint Patty on the phone when it is revealed that Peppermint Patty's barber (and Charlie Brown's father) thought that she was a boy and cut her hair accordingly. Marcie exclaims that it is a great idea that Peppermint Patty bought a wig and that she promises not to laugh. Marcie oversells her promise by repeating way too many times that she promises not to laugh, getting on Peppermint Patty's absolutely last nerve during an already crummy day.

Marcie would have sold it better had she just said it once or even twice that she wouldn't laugh. The whole haircut fiasco happened when Peppermint Patty was getting ready for an ice skating competition and wanted to have a new hairdo to go with her performance. Instead, she got something akin to a buzz cut, which was not at all what she had in mind.

9 "This Is a Roller Skating Competition!"

December 4th, 1974

After many hours spent practicing with Snoopy as her coach, Peppermint Patty is finally ready to show what she's got at the ice skating competition. She is all set to go and puts on her ice skates, but she gets some strange looks from the other skating competitors, pointing out that she may be making a mistake. Peppermint Patty does not realize the mistake until she gets onto the skating floor and everyone is roller-skating, showing that it is a roller-skating competition instead.

With all the practice and fiascos that occurred during Peppermint Patty's journey to the skating competition, which included her hair getting butchered and her and Marcie working on a disaster of an ice skating costume, it all turns out to be for naught. Peppermint Patty has had her share of mix-ups before, like thinking Snoopy was just a weird looking kid, but this mistake is one of the worst for her... and funniest for readers.

8 "That Rink Owner Sure Was Fussy About His Hardwood Floor!"

December 5th, 1974

After learning of the huge mistake she made, Peppermint Patty confides in Marcie about how she felt like a fool at that roller rink and beats herself up about it to her friend, who provides a listening ear. Peppermint Patty then adds that the roller rink owner threw a serious fit about his hardwood floor after she was there. His reaction was not unwarranted; she used ice skates on the roller rink's hardwood floor.

Peppermint Patty is lucky that she did not get banned from the roller rink after scratching up the floor with her ice skates. Marcie tries to be a ive friend, but even she looks like she is surprised at Peppermint Patty's incredulity that the rink owner was mad about his floors getting messed up. Leave it to Peppermint Patty to make such a mistake, like accidentally ing a roller-skating competition in winter instead of an ice-skating one - and then destroying a roller rink's floor on top of it.

7 "I Still Owe You"

December 7th, 1974

After getting over her mix-up and embarrassment from showing up to the roller skating competition after having prepared for ice skating, Peppermint Patty talks to her former ice skating coach and re that she still owes him for her skating lessons. Since she does not have any money, she suggests an alternative option: giving Snoopy her wig.

While it does not seem like Snoopy would have a need for a red, curly wig, he is surprisingly enthusiastic about Peppermint Patty's offer and puts the wig on immediately. It is not a bad look for the beagle. Maybe a red, fluffy wig is what everyone needs to spiff up their wardrobe; or maybe Snoopy can just pull off anything. Regardless, Snoopy has finally been reimbursed for his ice skating expertise, even if the payment did not get awarded at a competition.

6 "Our Speaker, My Stomach"

December 8th, 1974

Snoopy's stomach has a mind of its own. There's the old saying, "my stomach is talking to me," which is usually meant to be taken figuratively. However, in Snoopy's case, his stomach is literally talking to him and being quite bossy and demanding at that. With his stomach rumbling, Snoopy tries to calm his belly down by countering that Charlie Brown - or as he rudely calls him, the Round Headed Kid - will be there with the food soon, since it is not yet officially suppertime.

Apparently, Snoopy's stomach is incredibly impatient, not unlike the beagle himself. Charlie Brown is on time with the food as usual, with Snoopy retorting to his now full stomach that he told it so. However, Snoopy's stomach just cannot resist having the last word in this Peanuts strip, so it rumbles one last time.

5 "Duck, Big Brother!"

December 9th, 1974

Sally sometimes has the very annoying habit of waking up Charlie Brown in the morning for supposed alarming reasons - only for it to be nothing serious. She did this when she woke Charlie Brown up to alert him that Santa had not left any presents for Christmas, only to say "April Fools." Likewise, in this comic strip, Sally dashes out of bed to tell her brother to duck because another day is coming straight at him.

Everyone says that Charlie Brown is a strange kid, but Sally has her moments that help her take first prize for the weirdest kid of the family, like what she does in this comic strip. While the coming of a new day can be overwhelming at times, especially if the day carries some responsibilities that are dreaded, it is still a tad odd to tell someone to duck from it.

4 "Woodstock's Stories Always Start Off Good"

December 10th, 1974

With friends as close as Snoopy and Woodstock, it can feel like they have their own language only they understand, which in this case turns out to be true. Since only fellow birds and Snoopy can understand Woodstock, the little yellow bird has a lot to talk about when he is with Snoopy. Woodstock likes to regale Snoopy with his stories, with Snoopy being a very interested and attentive listener.

However, one thing Snoopy does not tend to enjoy about Woodstock's stories is that while his buddy's stories start off nice, they always become sad, which is a major fun killer for Snoopy. One wonders if Woodstock should give Snoopy some lessons in story writing, since Snoopy frequently struggles to come up with anything compelling for his writings, while Woodstock has a lot to say that evokes emotion.

3 "Not Since They Took Away My Shovel!"

December 11th, 1974

Snoopy looks with disdain towards a neighboring dog who got himself into some trouble because he was found digging in people's gardens. Snoopy looks back on how he has not dug up anyone's garden in years, most likely because they took away his shovel. The reveal that Snoopy's shovel got taken away takes the reader by surprise because everyone knows that a dog digs with their paws and their nails.

To expect Snoopy to act like a normal dog would be out of the question after all. Given his many anthropomorphic qualities, like his creating of personas or ice skating, it is totally in line with Snoopy that he would use a shovel rather than his bare hands, or paws, to dig. Moreover, Snoopy did not stop digging people's gardens because of a growth in maturity, but rather because his tool to do so was taken from him.

2 "Beware of the Dog"

December 16th, 1974

Snoopy and Lucy do not always get along swimmingly, with the Peanuts pair arguing more times than not. In fact, the pair have actually come to blows a few times, much to Lucy's embarrassment, especially when it happens in front of Schroeder. As a result, when she sees a "Beware of the Dog" sign, she should turn the other way to avoid any antagonism. But Lucy keeps walking, with Snoopy, stone-faced, standing in front of her.

December 16th is Beethoven's birthday, who just so happens to be Schroeder's role model and hero.

Snoopy breaks his guard dog-like stance and facial expression to do something very unexpected: tickle Lucy. Rather than bark or chase after her like a guard dog would - especially one that carries a "beware" sign - Snoopy's line of defense is tickling. Any other kid would have enjoyed the tickle fight with Snoopy, but not Lucy, who looks horrified and ill-at-ease when Snoopy tickles her.

1 "Poor Woodstock"

December 25th, 1974

Snoopy contemplates how Woodstock has been left behind on Christmas day and will never know what it feels like to have a bike under his Christmas tree - since he's a bird. Consequently, he thinks his best pal may need some consoling, so he leaves his doghouse to go check on Woodstock. However, a surprise awaits Snoopy when he sees Woodstock on a little bicycle that is perfect for him and his diminutive size.

This comic strip as well as the three ensuring comic strips were adapted into the 2002 animated special, Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales.

In some Christmas-themed Peanuts strips, Snoopy seems to have it in his head that Santa will pay no mind to him and Woodstock. However, he is proven wrong time and time again, with this comic strip being another addition where Snoopy is taken aback. In future Peanuts strips, Woodstock is seen completely enamored with his bike, always showing off to Snoopy, like when he rides with no wings - meaning no hands for humans.