Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas (1997)

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.

Release Date: 1997-12-01
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 60

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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 Billing...
Ralphie Parker (archive footage)
Robert Clarke
Robert Clarke
Fred (archive footage)
Rosemary Clooney
Rosemary Cloo...
Betty Haynes (archive footage)
Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby
Bob Wallace (archive footage)
Melinda Dillon
Melinda Dillo...
Mrs. Parker (archive footage)
Taylor Holmes
Taylor Holmes
Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)
Danny Kaye
Danny Kaye
Phil Davis (archive footage)
Darren McGavin
Darren McGavi...
Mr. Parker (archive footage)
Vera-Ellen
Vera-Ellen
Judy Haynes (archive footage)
Alan Young
Alan Young
Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)
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