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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luke Ellis
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew P. Hickey
- Original Title
- The Real Story of Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- History
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luke Ellis
Matthew P. Hickey
Lon Magdich, Pierluigi Malavasi
Lou LaProcido, Nicholas Stich
Matthew P. Hickey, Melissa Rafford, Luke Ellis
Department Leadership Roster
Luke Ellis
Director
Matthew P. Hickey
Writer
Melissa Rafford
Producer
Lou LaProcido
Editor
Lon Magdich
Director of Photography
Nicholas Stich
Editor
Pierluigi Malavasi
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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 principal cast of The Real Story of Christmas includes Phil Crowley, Alonso Duralde, Joanna Wilson.
When was The Real Story of Christmas released and how long is it?
The Real Story of Christmas was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Real Story of Christmas?
The Real Story of Christmas holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).