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Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas is a 1997 documentary and history film featuring Harry Smith, James Stewart and Donna Reed. It is 1 hour long and came out on December 1, 1997. Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas is rated 5.8/10 by TMDB users across 6 votes.
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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.
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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)
Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
When was Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas released?
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas was released on December 1, 1997.
What is the runtime of Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas?
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas has a runtime of 1 hour (60 minutes).
Who stars in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas?
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas stars Harry Smith as Narrator (voice), James Stewart as George Bailey (archive footage), Donna Reed as Mary Bailey (archive footage) and Wayne Allwine as Mickey Mouse (archive footage). The cast also includes Peter Billingsley, Robert Clarke, Rosemary Clooney and Bing Crosby.
What genre is Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas?
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas is listed on TMDB as a mix of documentary and history.
What is the TMDB score of Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.8/10 from 6 votes.
What movies are similar to Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas include High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special (2020), The Untold History Of The United States (2012), Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019), The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004) and My Mom Jayne (2025).
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