Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas by

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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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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)

Robert Clarke

Robert Clarke as Fred (archive footage)

Rosemary Clooney

Rosemary Clooney as Betty Haynes (archive footage)

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace (archive footage)

Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon as Mrs. Parker (archive footage)

Taylor Holmes

Taylor Holmes as Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)

Robert Hyatt

Robert Hyatt as Tiny Tim (archive footage)

Todd Karns

Todd Karns as Harry Bailey (archive footage)

Danny Kaye

Danny Kaye as Phil Davis (archive footage)

Darren McGavin

Darren McGavin as Mr. Parker (archive footage)

Vera-Ellen

Vera-Ellen as Judy Haynes (archive footage)

Patrick Whyte

Patrick Whyte as Bob Cratchit (archive footage)

Alan Young

Alan Young as Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)

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