Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas (1997)

Documentary History

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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  • Release Date: 1997-12-01
  • Runtime: 1h 0min

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Cast

  • Harry Smith

    Narrator (voice)

  • James Stewart

    George Bailey (archive footage)

  • Donna Reed

    Mary Bailey (archive footage)

  • Wayne Allwine

    Mickey Mouse (archive footage)

  • Peter Billingsley

    Ralphie Parker (archive footage)

  • Robert Clarke

    Fred (archive footage)

  • Rosemary Clooney

    Betty Haynes (archive footage)

  • Bing Crosby

    Bob Wallace (archive footage)

  • Melinda Dillon

    Mrs. Parker (archive footage)

  • Taylor Holmes

    Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)

  • Robert Hyatt

    Tiny Tim (archive footage)

  • Todd Karns

    Harry Bailey (archive footage)

  • Danny Kaye

    Phil Davis (archive footage)

  • Darren McGavin

    Mr. Parker (archive footage)

  • Vera-Ellen

    Judy Haynes (archive footage)

  • Patrick Whyte

    Bob Cratchit (archive footage)

  • Alan Young

    Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)