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    Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

    60'

    1997-12-01

    5.8

    Documentary,History

    Overview:

    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

    1

    Narrator (voice)

    Harry Smith

    2

    George Bailey (archive footage)

    James Stewart

    2

    Mary Bailey (archive footage)

    Donna Reed

    1

    Mickey Mouse (archive footage)

    Wayne Allwine

    1

    Ralphie Parker (archive footage)

    Peter Billingsley

    1

    Fred (archive footage)

    Robert Clarke

    1

    Betty Haynes (archive footage)

    Rosemary Clooney

    1

    Bob Wallace (archive footage)

    Bing Crosby

    1

    Mrs. Parker (archive footage)

    Melinda Dillon

    1

    Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)

    Taylor Holmes

    1

    Tiny Tim (archive footage)

    Robert Hyatt

    1

    Harry Bailey (archive footage)

    Todd Karns

    1

    Phil Davis (archive footage)

    Danny Kaye

    2

    Mr. Parker (archive footage)

    Darren McGavin

    2

    Judy Haynes (archive footage)

    Vera-Ellen

    1

    Bob Cratchit (archive footage)

    Patrick Whyte

    2

    Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)

    Alan Young

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Vote Count: 6
      2. Popularity: 0.6869
      3. Status: Released
      4. Original title:Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

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