1954 - Educational Film: Christmas Through The Ages

Choppy opening. 11:02:56 Title: Christmas Through The Ages Two children in costume as Romans between modern columns. Sculpture of idol. Staged festival of Saturn, lighting tapers / candles; giving gifts. 11:04:43 Leaded glass window of Mary & Christ child. VO reciting. Staged early Christians, man mending fish net; son comes to talk (SOF). “It’s hard to be a Roman soldier & a Christian. Right now the barracks are shaking w/ Pagan celebrations.” “Remember Julius, no don’t have to be afraid to be gay as long as you are true to the Lord.” 11:06:24 CU lighting oil lamps in windows. 11:06:56 Tilt up exterior of early church. 11:07:13 Early Germanic group w/ family returning & talking about. “How do I stop my people from worshiping the fir tree..” Kids bring in tree & decorate it. 11:09:02 Early English celebration w/ boar’s head served on table. Kiss under mistletoe in castle. Men argue over table that its pagan. Puritans take over. Read from book looking strict. 11:10:46 Puritans in America. Costumes inside reading from bible by fire. Fireplace. 11:11:30 Serving flaming Christmas cake while family decorates Christmas tree & sing carols. Caroling outside window. 11:13:06 Summary: Ancient Rome, leaded glass; pagan Germany fir tree; England Yule log; Santa Claus passing out fruit. Christmas stockings by fireplace from Holland. Pageant scene. The End. Religious Holidays; Historical; NOTE: Choppy opening. Any continuous 1 minute sold at per reel rate.