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Release Year2010
Runtime0h 46m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes2
DirectorLuke Ellis
WritersMatthew P. Hickey
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsThe Real Story of Christmas
About The Real Story of Christmas
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.
Directed by Luke Ellis, The Real Story of Christmas leans on a strong ensemble — Phil Crowley, Alonso Duralde, Joanna Wilson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2010.
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