Quote: The Peanuts deal requires Apple to offer the specials for free for a limited window. The “Great Pumpkin” will be free through the service from October 30 until November 1, “Thanksgiving” will be made available from November 25 to the 27 and “Christmas” will come decidedly earlier this year, from December 11 to the 13.
source https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/22/a-charlie-brown-christmas-is-now-an-apple-tv-exclusive