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320 - Richard Rohlin - The Universal History of Christmas

The Symbolic World

CHAPTER

The Ban on Christmas Celebrations

This chapter delves into the reasons behind the banning of Christmas celebrations by the Puritans in the 17th century. It discusses how the Puritans viewed Christmas as a superstitious and Catholic-influenced holiday, and emphasizes the anti-Catholic sentiment present in early movements against Christmas. The chapter also explores the history of Easter and its association with Christmas, highlighting its abolition and eventual restoration in the 17th century.

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