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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Cast
- 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)
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