The Real Story of Christmas(2010)
The Real Story of Christmas Synopsis
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.
The Real Story of Christmas (2010) is a documentary film directed by Luke Ellis, released on December 1, 2010 with a runtime of 46m. It stars Phil Crowley, Alonso Duralde and Joanna Wilson. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Luke Ellis
- Writers:
- Matthew P. Hickey
- Producers:
- Melissa Rafford
- Cinematographer:
- Pierluigi Malavasi
- Production:
- History
- Status:
- Released
The Real Story of Christmas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Luke Ellis, written by Matthew P. Hickey, produced by Melissa Rafford.
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The Real Story of Christmas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Real Story of Christmas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Real Story of Christmas online?
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The Real Story of Christmas (2010) is available to stream on History Vault, HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Real Story of Christmas?
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The main cast of The Real Story of Christmas (2010) includes Phil Crowley, Alonso Duralde and Joanna Wilson. The film was directed by Luke Ellis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Real Story of Christmas released?
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The Real Story of Christmas was released on December 1, 2010 and runs for 46m.
Is The Real Story of Christmas worth watching?
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The Real Story of Christmas (2010) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.