Le Père Noël et ses ancètres

Le Père Noël et ses ancètres

★ 6.0IMDb Score
Released:2011-12-25
Duration:0 min
Director:Christian Riberzani
Actors:
Production:ARTE

Overview:

In our documentary, authors embark on a festive journey through history and shed light on the winter traditions that existed before Christ, what changed with Jesus - and of course: what Santa Claus has to do with all of this...

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