Christmas Treasures: Discover the History & Origins of the Season's Greatest Traditions
Movie · Holiday · Documentary

Who can say what makes Christmas special? Twinkling lights on a tree, brightly wrapped gifts, choirs singing, Santa Claus, reindeer, friends and family, the list is endless and every family celebrates Christmas in its own unique way. For as long as mankind has walked the Earth a mid-winter festival has always been celebrated and Christmas traditions have grown and evolved as each new generation adds their own special touch to the holiday festivities. “A Christmas to Treasure” brings together the very best the season has to offer from all over the world. Discover how Santa Claus got his red coat, why we hang up stockings, where the traditional Christmas tree came from and why we eat, drink and make merry throughout the holiday. The magic of Christmas has been captured in this program for the whole family, to thrill everyone from the very young to the young-at-heart. This is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the nostalgia of Christmas past and look forward to a very happy Christmas present with all the hope of Christmas future. Learn the who, what and where of Christmas’ greatest seasonal treats and traditions like: Yule Log / Christmas Tree / Mistletoe / Santa Claus / Holly Wreaths / Candy Canes / Eggnog / Christmas Turkey Dinner / Festive Crackers / Christmas Cards / Christmas Pudding and more!

2005 · 1h 0m
Starring Sue Hosler
Director Liam Dale

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Cast & Crew

  • S‌H
    Sue Hosler
    Narrator
  • L‌D
    Liam Dale
    Director
  • S‌H
    Sue Hosler
    Producer
  • W‌F
    Wolfgang Fetten
    Producer
  • M‌J
    Michelle Justice
    Producer

About

Christmas Treasures: Discover the History & Origins of the Season's Greatest Traditions

Holiday

Who can say what makes Christmas special? Twinkling lights on a tree, brightly wrapped gifts, choirs singing, Santa Claus, reindeer, friends and family, the list is endless and every family celebrates Christmas in its own unique way. For as long as mankind has walked the Earth a mid-winter festival has always been celebrated and Christmas traditions have grown and evolved as each new generation adds their own special touch to the holiday festivities. “A Christmas to Treasure” brings together the very best the season has to offer from all over the world. Discover how Santa Claus got his red coat, why we hang up stockings, where the traditional Christmas tree came from and why we eat, drink and make merry throughout the holiday. The magic of Christmas has been captured in this program for the whole family, to thrill everyone from the very young to the young-at-heart. This is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the nostalgia of Christmas past and look forward to a very happy Christmas present with all the hope of Christmas future. Learn the who, what and where of Christmas’ greatest seasonal treats and traditions like: Yule Log / Christmas Tree / Mistletoe / Santa Claus / Holly Wreaths / Candy Canes / Eggnog / Christmas Turkey Dinner / Festive Crackers / Christmas Cards / Christmas Pudding and more!

Information

Studio
Cobra Entertainment LLC
Released
2005
Run Time
1 hr
Rated
PG
Region of Origin
United Kingdom
© 2009 Cobra Entertainment LLC

Languages

Original Audio
English, English (United Kingdom)
Audio

English (United Kingdom) (AAC)

Subtitles

English (CC)

Accessibility

Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
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