WASHINGTON — Bert and Ernie are paying a special visit to the city that helped give birth to the “Sesame Street” gang. But don’t expect to see the popular puppets strolling around Washington, D.C.

The Muppets are experiencing a bit of a renaissance, thanks to the release of "The Muppets," but many fans never left their felty sides. Meaning? Those devoted Muppetees pull out "The Muppet Christmas ...