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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780767005289
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 0767005287
Label: A&E Home Video
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: A&E Home Video
Release Date: September 04, 1998
Running Time: 50 minutes
Studio: A&E Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1997
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People all over the world celebrate the birth of Christ on December 25th. But why is the Savior's nativity marked by gift giving, and was He really born on that day? And just where did the Christmas tree come from? Take an enchanting journey through the history of the world's favorite holiday to learn the origins of some of the Western World's most enduring traditions. Trace the emergence of Christmas from pagan festivals like the Roman Saturnalia, which celebrated the winter solstice. Learn how Prince Albert introduced the Christmas tree to the English speaking world in 1841. And discover how the patron saint of children was transformed into Jolly old Santa Claus by British settlers in the New World. Come in from the cold for a Christmas celebration that has it all.
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Good to finally get to the truth on some of these holidays. Christmas will never be the same! Excellent video.
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When I was a kid (60 years ago) I thought we had always celebrated Christmas the same for about the last 2000 years or so. Surprise!! We hadn't!! Very enlightening.
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What a wonderful production! There is a history and story to Christmas that you never knew! This makes a wonderful gift for any age.
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Harry Smith does a nice job narrating this history of Christmas and is backed by a well-rounded and erudite group of experts on Christmas, religion, and folklore.
This documentary appeared on The History Channel ten years ago but it isn't outdated. It's nice to have for an annual Christmas season viewing.
Stephen Nissenbaum, Historian at the University of Massachusetts, reminds us that Christmas in old time England was really like a carnival similar to today's Mardi Gras in New Orleans. We also hear from Alan Dundes of the Folklore Department at U.C. Berkley, Leigh Eric Schmidt and Elaine Pagels, both of the Religion Department at Princeton University and A. W. Purdue, Historian at Open University in England.
For those who see a modern day conflict between the religious and secular aspects of the season, Penne L. Restad, Historian at the University of Texas, says that there has always been other ceremonies associated with the Christmas season in addition ... Read More
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Every segment to this interesting and relevant documentary tells so much about where we get our traditions, yet sometimes it feels rushed. It could have been a whole hour longer and I would not have moved from my seat!
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