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Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas (1997) Plot Summary Explained
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- 1997 · 60 mins · English
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- Melinda Dillon, Donna Reed, James Stewart, Bing Crosby, Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin
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.
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