Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

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Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

1997

1h 0m

5.4(5 votes)

Documentary

History

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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Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Harry Smith

Narrator (voice)

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James Stewart

George Bailey (archive footage)

James Stewart

Acting

Donna Reed

Mary Bailey (archive footage)

Donna Reed

Acting

Wayne Allwine

Mickey Mouse (archive footage)

Wayne Allwine

Acting

Peter Billingsley

Ralphie Parker (archive footage)

Peter Billingsley

Acting

Robert Clarke

Fred (archive footage)

Robert Clarke

Acting

Rosemary Clooney

Betty Haynes (archive footage)

Rosemary Clooney

Acting

Bing Crosby

Bob Wallace (archive footage)

Bing Crosby

Acting

Melinda Dillon

Mrs. Parker (archive footage)

Melinda Dillon

Acting

Taylor Holmes

Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)

Taylor Holmes

Acting

Robert Hyatt

Tiny Tim (archive footage)

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Todd Karns

Harry Bailey (archive footage)

Todd Karns

Acting

Danny Kaye

Phil Davis (archive footage)

Danny Kaye

Acting

Darren McGavin

Mr. Parker (archive footage)

Darren McGavin

Acting

Vera-Ellen

Judy Haynes (archive footage)

Vera-Ellen

Acting

Patrick Whyte

Bob Cratchit (archive footage)

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Alan Young

Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)

Alan Young

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