Movie Description
The Real Story of Christmas
(2010)Overview
Did you know that the quaint custom of Christmas caroling actually began with drunk and rowdy revelers threatening people door to door looking for food and liquor? Early versions of the heartwarming legend of Santa Claus described him as a horrible devil named Krampus who beat and kidnapped naughty children. In America during the 17th and 18th Centuries, celebrating Christmas was against the law! There's a lot to tell about the history of Christmas, and a lot you may not know. Along the way, meet Ebenezer Scrooge and George Bailey, The Grinch and Rudolph, and learn the true origins of our Christmas traditions. So grab some eggnog and a slice of fruitcake as HISTORY unwraps THE REAL STORY OF CHRISTMAS.
Featured Crew
- Director : Luke Ellis
- Producer : Melissa Rafford
- Writer : Matthew P. Hickey
- Editor : Lou LaProcido,Nicholas Stich
- Cast : Phil Crowley,Alonso Duralde,Joanna Wilson
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleThe Real Story of Christmas
Status Released
Release Information
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2010-12-01
Original Language
Runtime 00h 46m
Homepagehttp://www.history.com/shows/history-specials/videos/the-real-story-of-christmas
Production CompaniesHistory
Genres
- Documentary