| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Dec 01, 1997 |
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| Genres: | History, Documentary |
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Updated: Aug 03, 2024 Entered: Apr 30, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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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) |
| Danny Kaye | Phil Davis (archive footage) |
| Darren McGavin | Mr. Parker (archive footage) |
| Vera-Ellen | Judy Haynes (archive footage) |
| Patrick Whyte | Bob Cratchit (archive footage) |
| Alan Young | Scrooge McDuck (archive footage) |
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| Nancy Kennedy | Editor |
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| Alison Guss | Producer |
| Susan E. Leventhal | Executive Producer |
| Charlie Maday | Executive Producer |
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