Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

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1997-12-01 | 60 min
DocumentaryHistory

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

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Harry Smith

Narrator (voice)

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James Stewart

George Bailey (archive footage)

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Donna Reed

Mary Bailey (archive footage)

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Wayne Allwine

Mickey Mouse (archive footage)

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Peter Billingsley

Ralphie Parker (archive footage)

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Robert Clarke

Fred (archive footage)

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Rosemary Clooney

Betty Haynes (archive footage)

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Bing Crosby

Bob Wallace (archive footage)

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Melinda Dillon

Mrs. Parker (archive footage)

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Taylor Holmes

Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)