Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

1997
1h 0m
5.4

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Overview

Christmas abounds with traditions, from neighborhood carolers to lovingly decorated trees, but from where did all these rituals emerge? This enlightening program looks at the origins of the Western world's most popular Christmas traditions -- from the significance of December 25th and its relationship to winter solstice to the enchanting legend of Santa Claus and Prince Albert's 1841 unveiling of the Christmas tree.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

xmas

Quick Facts

Release Date December 1, 1997
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0251021

Cast

Harry Smith
Harry Smith

Narrator (voice)

James Stewart
James Stewart

George Bailey (archive footage)

Donna Reed
Donna Reed

Mary Bailey (archive footage)

Wayne Allwine
Wayne Allwine

Mickey Mouse (archive footage)

Peter Billingsley
Peter Billingsley

Ralphie Parker (archive footage)

Robert Clarke
Robert Clarke

Fred (archive footage)

Rosemary Clooney
Rosemary Clooney

Betty Haynes (archive footage)

Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby

Bob Wallace (archive footage)

Melinda Dillon
Melinda Dillon

Mrs. Parker (archive footage)

Taylor Holmes
Taylor Holmes

Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)

Robert Hyatt
Robert Hyatt

Tiny Tim (archive footage)

Todd Karns
Todd Karns

Harry Bailey (archive footage)

Key Crew

Charlie Maday
Executive Producer
Alison Guss
Producer
Susan E. Leventhal
Executive Producer