Banjo Strings and Drinking Gourds

When Christmas Was Banned


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Did you know there was a time when Christmas was actually banned in England? Well, at least it was strongly discouraged. In this episode, we delve into the 17th century in England and just what was going on with Christmas, who the major players were, and some of the modern repercussions. 

Music: Second Suite for Military Band, Op. 28 no. 2 - IV. Fantasia on the 'Dargason'. Allegro Moderato, Gustav Holst, USAF Heritage of America Band

Cover Art: Emily Noble Day

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Banjo Strings and Drinking GourdsBy Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia

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