Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

Name: Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 1997-12-01
Duration: 60 min

1h 0m·Documentary, History

1997

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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.

Actor	Role
HHarry SmithNarrator (voice)	Narrator (voice)
James StewartGeorge Bailey (archive footage)	George Bailey (archive footage)
Donna ReedMary Bailey (archive footage)	Mary Bailey (archive footage)
Wayne AllwineMickey Mouse (archive footage)	Mickey Mouse (archive footage)
Peter BillingsleyRalphie Parker (archive footage)	Ralphie Parker (archive footage)
Robert ClarkeFred (archive footage)	Fred (archive footage)
Rosemary ClooneyBetty Haynes (archive footage)	Betty Haynes (archive footage)
Bing CrosbyBob Wallace (archive footage)	Bob Wallace (archive footage)
Melinda DillonMrs. Parker (archive footage)	Mrs. Parker (archive footage)
Taylor HolmesEbeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)	Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)
Robert HyattTiny Tim (archive footage)	Tiny Tim (archive footage)
Todd KarnsHarry Bailey (archive footage)	Harry Bailey (archive footage)
Danny KayePhil Davis (archive footage)	Phil Davis (archive footage)
Darren McGavinMr. Parker (archive footage)	Mr. Parker (archive footage)
Vera-EllenJudy Haynes (archive footage)	Judy Haynes (archive footage)
PPatrick WhyteBob Cratchit (archive footage)	Bob Cratchit (archive footage)
Alan YoungScrooge McDuck (archive footage)	Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)

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