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)
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)
Robert Hyatt as Tiny Tim (archive footage)
Todd Karns as Harry Bailey (archive footage)
Danny Kaye as Phil Davis (archive footage)
Darren McGavin as Mr. Parker (archive footage)
Vera-Ellen as Judy Haynes (archive footage)
Patrick Whyte as Bob Cratchit (archive footage)
Alan Young as Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)
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