The Real Story of Christmas (2010)

The Real Story of Christmas (2010) poster

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.

Director: Luke Ellis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Pierluigi Malavasi, Lon Magdich
Editing: Lou LaProcido, Nicholas Stich
Production: History
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

pop culture, based on true story, christmas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Real Story of Christmas about?
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.
Who directed The Real Story of Christmas?
The Real Story of Christmas was directed by Luke Ellis.
Who stars in The Real Story of Christmas?
The Real Story of Christmas stars Phil Crowley, Alonso Duralde, Joanna Wilson.
How long is The Real Story of Christmas?
The Real Story of Christmas has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
What genre is The Real Story of Christmas?
The Real Story of Christmas is a Documentary film.
Where was The Real Story of Christmas produced?
The Real Story of Christmas was produced in United States of America.