Movie
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
Released: December 1, 1997 (1997)
Runtime: 60 minutes
Genres: Documentary, History
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Taylor Holmes as Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)
Age at release: 119
- Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace (archive footage)
Age at release: 94
- James Stewart as George Bailey (archive footage)
Age at release: 89
- Robert Clarke as Fred (archive footage)
Age at release: 77
- Donna Reed as Mary Bailey (archive footage)
Age at release: 76
- Rosemary Clooney as Betty Haynes (archive footage)
Age at release: 69
- Melinda Dillon as Mrs. Parker (archive footage)
Age at release: 58
- Wayne Allwine as Mickey Mouse (archive footage)
Age at release: 50
- Peter Billingsley as Ralphie Parker (archive footage)
Age at release: 26
- Harry Smith as Narrator (voice)
Age at release: Unknown
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- Patrick Whyte as Bob Cratchit (archive footage)
Age at release: 90
- Danny Kaye as Phil Davis (archive footage)
Age at release: 86
- Alan Young as Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)
Age at release: 78
- Todd Karns as Harry Bailey (archive footage)
Age at release: 76
- Vera-Ellen as Judy Haynes (archive footage)
Age at release: 76
- Darren McGavin as Mr. Parker (archive footage)
Age at release: 75
- Robert Hyatt as Tiny Tim (archive footage)
Age at release: 57