Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas (1997)

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.

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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)

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Genres: Documentary, History

Language: English

Release Date: 01 December 1997

Country: US

Runtime: 60m

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	Harry Smith	Narrator (voice)
	James Stewart	George Bailey (archive footage)
	Donna Reed	Mary Bailey (archive footage)
	Wayne Allwine	Mickey Mouse (archive footage)
	Peter Billingsley	Ralphie Parker (archive footage)
	Robert Clarke	Fred (archive footage)
	Rosemary Clooney	Betty Haynes (archive footage)
	Bing Crosby	Bob Wallace (archive footage)
	Melinda Dillon	Mrs. Parker (archive footage)
	Taylor Holmes	Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)
	Robert Hyatt	Tiny Tim (archive footage)
	Todd Karns	Harry Bailey (archive footage)
	Danny Kaye	Phil Davis (archive footage)
	Darren McGavin	Mr. Parker (archive footage)
	Vera-Ellen	Judy Haynes (archive footage)
	Patrick Whyte	Bob Cratchit (archive footage)
	Alan Young	Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)