Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
(1997)

Released: 1997-12-01

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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)

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James Stewart

as George Bailey (archive footage)

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Donna Reed

as Mary Bailey (archive footage)

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Wayne Allwine

as Mickey Mouse (archive footage)

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Peter Billingsley

as Ralphie Parker (archive footage)

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Robert Clarke

as Fred (archive footage)

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Rosemary Clooney

as Betty Haynes (archive footage)

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Bing Crosby

as Bob Wallace (archive footage)

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Melinda Dillon

as Mrs. Parker (archive footage)

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Taylor Holmes

as Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)

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Robert Hyatt

as Tiny Tim (archive footage)

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Todd Karns

as Harry Bailey (archive footage)

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Danny Kaye

as Phil Davis (archive footage)

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Darren McGavin

as Mr. Parker (archive footage)

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Vera-Ellen

as Judy Haynes (archive footage)

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Patrick Whyte

as Bob Cratchit (archive footage)

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Alan Young

as Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)

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