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53

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Released

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

December 1 1997 (about 27 years ago)

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Genres: Documentary, History
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Country: United States of America

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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Top cast

Harry Smith photo — Harry Smith
Narrator (voice)

James Stewart photo — James Stewart
George Bailey (archive footage)

Donna Reed photo — Donna Reed
Mary Bailey (archive footage)

Wayne Allwine photo — Wayne Allwine
Mickey Mouse (archive footage)

Peter Billingsley photo — Peter Billingsley
Ralphie Parker (archive footage)

Robert Clarke photo — Robert Clarke
Fred (archive footage)

Rosemary Clooney photo — Rosemary Clooney
Betty Haynes (archive footage)

Bing Crosby photo — Bing Crosby
Bob Wallace (archive footage)

Melinda Dillon photo — Melinda Dillon
Mrs. Parker (archive footage)

Taylor Holmes photo — Taylor Holmes
Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)

Robert Hyatt photo — Robert Hyatt
Tiny Tim (archive footage)

Todd Karns photo — Todd Karns
Harry Bailey (archive footage)

Danny Kaye photo — Danny Kaye
Phil Davis (archive footage)

Darren McGavin photo — Darren McGavin
Mr. Parker (archive footage)

Vera-Ellen photo — Vera-Ellen
Judy Haynes (archive footage)

Patrick Whyte photo — Patrick Whyte
Bob Cratchit (archive footage)

Alan Young photo — Alan Young
Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)

Rating

53

Based on
4 reviews