About Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
- Released on December 01, 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.
Full Cast of Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
Harry Smith plays Narrator (voice)
James Stewart plays George Bailey (archive footage)
Donna Reed plays Mary Bailey (archive footage)
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Wayne Allwine plays Mickey Mouse (archive footage)
Peter Billingsley plays Ralphie Parker (archive footage)
Peter Billingsley (born April 16, 1971), also known as Peter Michaelsen and Peter Billingsley-Michaelsen, is an Ameri...
See Peter Billingsley's other roles →Robert Clarke plays Fred (archive footage)
Rosemary Clooney plays Betty Haynes (archive footage)
Bing Crosby plays Bob Wallace (archive footage)
Melinda Dillon plays Mrs. Parker (archive footage)
Taylor Holmes plays Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)
Robert Hyatt plays Tiny Tim (archive footage)
Todd Karns plays Harry Bailey (archive footage)
Danny Kaye plays Phil Davis (archive footage)
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Darren McGavin plays Mr. Parker (archive footage)
Vera-Ellen plays Judy Haynes (archive footage)
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Patrick Whyte plays Bob Cratchit (archive footage)
Alan Young plays Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)
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