Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

5.8 1997 60 min
Documentary History

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…

Cast

The cast behind this title

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)

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