Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
movie
Released December 01, 1997
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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
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Harry Smith
as
Narrator (voice)
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)
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Robert Hyatt
as
Tiny Tim (archive footage)
Todd Karns
as
Harry Bailey (archive footage)