Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas (1997): Cast
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas is a 1997 historical documentary starring James Stewart as George Bailey (archive footage), Bing Crosby and Donna Reed. It runs 1 hour.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Genres
- Documentary , History
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas About?
The premise of Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas without spoilers.
The documentary explores how familiar holiday customs—caroling, decorated trees, gift‑giving—originated. It traces December 25th’s significance and its link to the winter solstice, examines the Santa Claus legend’s evolution, and recounts Prince Albert’s 1841 introduction of the Christmas tree to Britain, uncovering the roots of Western celebrations.
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- christmas
- christmas tradition
- winter solstice
- yule log
- christmas tree
- evergreen
- saturnalia
- nativity
- holly
- christmas ornament
- pilgrim
- puritan
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- reference to john smith
- reference to charles dickens
- reference to washington irving
- reference to queen victoria
- reference to a christmas carol
- christmas card
- mistletoe
- santa claus
- reindeer
- reference to clement c. moore
- reference to a visit from st. nicholas
- reference to thomas nast
- reference to rudolph the red nosed reindeer
- eggnog
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas Cast & Characters
James Stewart leads the cast as George Bailey (archive footage), with Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace (archive footage) and Donna Reed as Mary Bailey (archive footage).
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James Stewart as George Bailey (archive footage) -
Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace (archive footage) -
Donna Reed as Mary Bailey (archive footage) -
Melinda Dillon as Mrs. Parker (archive footage)
Also Starring in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
· 13 more- Peter Billingsley Ralphie Parker (archive footage)
- Robert Clarke Fred (archive footage)
- Darren McGavin Mr. Parker (archive footage)
- Wayne Allwine Mickey Mouse (archive footage)
- Danny Kaye Phil Davis (archive footage)
- Taylor Holmes Ebeneezer Scrooge (archive footage)
- Patrick Whyte Bob Cratchit (archive footage)
- Alan Young Scrooge McDuck (archive footage)
- Robert Hyatt Tiny Tim (archive footage)
- Harry Smith Narrator (voice)
- Vera-Ellen Judy Haynes (archive footage)
- Todd Karns Harry Bailey (archive footage)
- Rosemary Clooney Betty Haynes (archive footage)
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Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas?
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas released?
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas was released on December 1, 1997.
Who is in the cast of Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas?
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas stars James Stewart as George Bailey (archive footage), Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace (archive footage) and Donna Reed as Mary Bailey (archive footage), among 17 credited actors.
Does Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas have a post-credit scene?
No. Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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