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Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

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)

Wayne Allwine
plays Mickey Mouse (archive footage)

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)

Darren McGavin
plays Mr. Parker (archive footage)

Vera-Ellen
plays Judy Haynes (archive footage)

Patrick Whyte
plays Bob Cratchit (archive footage)

Alan Young
plays Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)


Crew of Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas