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Puritan Reforms
- The Puritans aimed to reform the Church of England by abolishing perceived Catholic remnants, including holidays like Christmas.
- They viewed these celebrations as ungodly and contrary to their beliefs.
Christmas Riot of 1643
- In 1643, some Puritan shopkeepers tried to stay open on Christmas Day.
- Angry apprentices protested, defending one of their few holidays.
Christmas Uprisings of 1647
- The Puritan's War on Christmas fueled uprisings during the Second Civil War.
- Riots erupted in Norwich, Ipswich, and Canterbury, with the latter requiring troops to quell the unrest.