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Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

"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

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Harry Smith

as Narrator (voice)
854

James Stewart

as George Bailey (archive footage)
17752

Donna Reed

as Mary Bailey (archive footage)
78076

Wayne Allwine

as Mickey Mouse (archive footage)
12708

Peter Billingsley

as Ralphie Parker (archive footage)
30453

Robert Clarke

as Fred (archive footage)
77674

Rosemary Clooney

as Betty Haynes (archive footage)
24937

Bing Crosby

as Bob Wallace (archive footage)
4778

Melinda Dillon

as Mrs. Parker (archive footage)
11172

Taylor Holmes

as Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)
95272

Robert Hyatt

as Tiny Tim (archive footage)
17754

Todd Karns

as Harry Bailey (archive footage)
70668

Danny Kaye

as Phil Davis (archive footage)
7333

Darren McGavin

as Mr. Parker (archive footage)
77675

Vera-Ellen

as Judy Haynes (archive footage)
151895

Patrick Whyte

as Bob Cratchit (archive footage)
21874

Alan Young

as Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)

Crew

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Charlie Maday

Executive Producer
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Alison Guss

Producer
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Susan E. Leventhal

Executive Producer
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Nancy Kennedy

Editor