Did you know Christmas was once banned?  The Puritans weren’t exactly fans of holiday cheer, and their crackdown on festivities was... intense. From outlawed feasts to fines for celebrating, it’s a wild story of power, religion, and culture clashes.

Join me as I unwrap this fascinating chapter of history and explore how Christmas almost disappeared entirely! 

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Church of England ‑ Anglican Church | HISTORY

History of the Church of England | The Church of England

History of the Church of England - Wikipedia

Saturnalia - Wikipedia

Mithra, god of the sun, was born on December 25, day of the winter solstice

Sol Invictus - Wikipedia

Other Gods Born to Virgins on December 25 Before Jesus Christ | Griffin

Christmas controversies - Wikipedia

Christmas under the Puritans | History Today

How Christmas Was Celebrated in the 13 Colonies | HISTORY

Washington Irving - Wikipedia

Dionysus (Bacchus) - Greek God of Wine and Grape Harvest. | Greek Gods and Goddesses - Titans - Heroes and Mythical Creatures

Theophany - Wikipedia

Epiphany (holiday) - Wikipedia

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