Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

5.2
19971h

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

Photo of James Stewart

James Stewart

George Bailey (archive footage)

Photo of Donna Reed

Donna Reed

Mary Bailey (archive footage)

Photo of Wayne Allwine

Wayne Allwine

Mickey Mouse (archive footage)

Photo of Peter Billingsley

Peter Billingsley

Ralphie Parker (archive footage)

Photo of Robert Clarke

Robert Clarke

Fred (archive footage)

Photo of Rosemary Clooney

Rosemary Clooney

Betty Haynes (archive footage)

Photo of Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

Bob Wallace (archive footage)

Photo of Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon

Mrs. Parker (archive footage)

Photo of Taylor Holmes

Taylor Holmes

Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)

Photo of Todd Karns

Todd Karns

Harry Bailey (archive footage)

Photo of Danny Kaye

Danny Kaye

Phil Davis (archive footage)

Photo of Darren McGavin

Darren McGavin

Mr. Parker (archive footage)

Photo of Vera-Ellen

Vera-Ellen

Judy Haynes (archive footage)

Photo of Alan Young

Alan Young

Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)

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