Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

60 mins | Documentary, History | Dec. 1, 1997

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.

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

60 mins | Documentary, History | Dec. 1, 1997

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.
IMDb rating 7.4
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Original title Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
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Cast

Harry Smith

as Narrator (voice)