Released:
1997-12-01

Overview:
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.

Director:

Runtime:
1h 0min

Genre:
Documentary, History

• Cast:
• 
  Harry Smith
  as
  Narrator (voice)
• 
  James Stewart
  as
  George Bailey (archive footage)
• 
  Donna Reed
  as
  Mary Bailey (archive footage)
• 
  Wayne Allwine
  as
  Mickey Mouse (archive footage)
• 
  Peter Billingsley
  as
  Ralphie Parker (archive footage)