Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

Release Date: 1997-12-01

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.

Rating: 5.4 / 10

Cast

Harry Smith

Harry Smith

as Narrator (voice)

James Stewart

James Stewart

as George Bailey (archive footage)

Donna Reed

Donna Reed

as Mary Bailey (archive footage)

Wayne Allwine

Wayne Allwine

as Mickey Mouse (archive footage)

Peter Billingsley

Peter Billingsley

as Ralphie Parker (archive footage)

Crew

  • Charlie Maday - Executive Producer

  • Alison Guss - Producer

  • Susan E. Leventhal - Executive Producer

  • Nancy Kennedy - Editor

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