Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

December. 01,1997      
Rating:
7.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

James Stewart as  George Bailey (archive footage)
Donna Reed as  Mary Bailey (archive footage)
Wayne Allwine as  Mickey Mouse (archive footage)
Peter Billingsley as  Ralphie Parker (archive footage)
Robert Clarke as  Fred (archive footage)
Rosemary Clooney as  Betty Haynes (archive footage)
Bing Crosby as  Bob Wallace (archive footage)
Melinda Dillon as  Mrs. Parker (archive footage)
Taylor Holmes as  Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)
Danny Kaye as  Phil Davis (archive footage)

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