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Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
1997 · 1h 0m
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.
United States of AmericaEnglish
Cast and Crew
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Harry Smith
as Narrator (voice)
James Stewart
as George Bailey (archive footage)
Donna Reed
as Mary Bailey (archive footage)
Wayne Allwine
as Mickey Mouse (archive footage)
Peter Billingsley
as Ralphie Parker (archive footage)
Robert Clarke
as Fred (archive footage)
Rosemary Clooney
as Betty Haynes (archive footage)
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Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas(1997)
December 1, 1997 · 1h 0m
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.
Cast and Crew
MORE CAST & CREWH.S
Harry Smith
as Narrator (voice)
James Stewart
as George Bailey (archive footage)
Donna Reed
as Mary Bailey (archive footage)
Wayne Allwine
as Mickey Mouse (archive footage)
Peter Billingsley
as Ralphie Parker (archive footage)
Robert Clarke
as Fred (archive footage)
Rosemary Clooney
as Betty Haynes (archive footage)
