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

Crew

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