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Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

★ 5.8(6)19971h 0m

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Release date: 1997-12-01
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas is a 1997 movie in the Documentary and History genres, starring Harry Smith, James Stewart and Donna Reed. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Harry Smith

Narrator (voice)

James Stewart

George Bailey (archive footage)

Donna Reed

Mary Bailey (archive footage)

Wayne Allwine

Mickey Mouse (archive footage)

Peter Billingsley

Ralphie Parker (archive footage)

Robert Clarke

Fred (archive footage)

Rosemary Clooney

Betty Haynes (archive footage)

Bing Crosby

Bob Wallace (archive footage)

Melinda Dillon

Mrs. Parker (archive footage)

Taylor Holmes

Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)

Robert Hyatt

Tiny Tim (archive footage)

Todd Karns

Harry Bailey (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

xmas

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas in Canada?+

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Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas?+

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).

Who stars in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas?+

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas stars Harry Smith, James Stewart, Donna Reed, Wayne Allwine and Peter Billingsley.

When did Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas come out?+

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas is a 1997 movie.

What genre is Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas?+

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas is Documentary and History film.