Poster of Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Monday, December 1 1997
26 years ago
External Links
IMDb logo
Scroll to Crew

Cast

Portrait of Harry SmithHarry Smith
Harry Smith was
>> in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James StewartJames Stewart
James Stewart would have been no older than
89 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'George Bailey (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 20 1908 –
Wed, Jul 02 1997
Portrait of Donna ReedDonna Reed
Donna Reed would have been no older than
64 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Mary Bailey (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 27 1921 –
Tue, Jan 14 1986
Portrait of Wayne AllwineWayne Allwine
Wayne Allwine was
50 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Mickey Mouse (archive footage)'.
Fri, Feb 07 1947 –
Mon, May 18 2009
Portrait of Peter BillingsleyPeter Billingsley
Peter Billingsley was
26 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Ralphie Parker (archive footage)'.
Fri, Apr 16 1971
Portrait of Robert ClarkeRobert Clarke
Robert Clarke was
77 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Fred (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 01 1920 –
Sat, Jun 11 2005
Portrait of Rosemary ClooneyRosemary Clooney
Rosemary Clooney was
69 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Betty Haynes (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 23 1928 –
Sat, Jun 29 2002
Portrait of Bing CrosbyBing Crosby
Bing Crosby would have been no older than
74 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Bob Wallace (archive footage)'.
Sun, May 03 1903 –
Fri, Oct 14 1977
Portrait of Melinda DillonMelinda Dillon
Melinda Dillon was
58 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Mrs. Parker (archive footage)'.
Fri, Oct 13 1939 –
Mon, Jan 09 2023
Portrait of Taylor HolmesTaylor Holmes
Taylor Holmes would have been no older than
81 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 15 1878 –
Wed, Sep 30 1959
Portrait of Robert HyattRobert Hyatt
Robert Hyatt was
57 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Tiny Tim (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 29 1939 –
Thu, Sep 27 2007
Portrait of Todd KarnsTodd Karns
Todd Karns was
76 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Harry Bailey (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 15 1921 –
Sat, Feb 05 2000
Portrait of Danny KayeDanny Kaye
Danny Kaye would have been no older than
76 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Phil Davis (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jan 18 1911 –
Tue, Mar 03 1987
Portrait of Darren McGavinDarren McGavin
Darren McGavin was
75 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Mr. Parker (archive footage)'.
Sun, May 07 1922 –
Sat, Feb 25 2006
Portrait of Vera-EllenVera-Ellen
Vera-Ellen would have been no older than
60 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Judy Haynes (archive footage)'.
Wed, Feb 16 1921 –
Sun, Aug 30 1981
Portrait of Patrick WhytePatrick Whyte
Patrick Whyte would have been no older than
77 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Bob Cratchit (archive footage)'.
Sat, Mar 02 1907 –
Mon, Jun 11 1984
Portrait of Alan YoungAlan Young
Alan Young was
78 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 19 1919 –
Thu, May 19 2016

Crew

Portrait of Alison GussAlison Guss
Alison Guss was
>> in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Susan E. LeventhalSusan E. Leventhal
Susan E. Leventhal was
>> in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Executive Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charlie MadayCharlie Maday
Charlie Maday was
>> in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Executive Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nancy KennedyNancy Kennedy
Nancy Kennedy was
>> in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Editor'
Unknown Birthday