The Gastronomer’s Gazette

#0044—The Christmas Ban on King Charles and Mince Pies


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According to popular belief, Puritan Parliamentarians in the 17th century outlawed the eating of mince pies in England on Christmas Day. They also made it illegal to be King Charles of England on Christmas Day or on any other day. One of these laws still exists today…

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