The Origins of Christmas
The Origins of Christmas
1999, English. Directed by Maryvonne Micale.
Trace the history of Christmas traditions from ancient pagan rites and the miracles of St. Nicholas to the emergence of department store Santas.
A look into the origins of Christmas from its pagan beginnings, through its Christianisation, to the current incarnation as we know it today. The program discovers why holly, mistletoe, feasting and gift-giving have become synonymous with Christmas celebrations and examines various cultures' celebrations of the Christmas season.
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- 0h 46m
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- English
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- 14 August 1999
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The Origins of Christmas isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 August 1999. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Origins of Christmas?
The Origins of Christmas (1999) was directed by Maryvonne Micale.