Puritan Opposition to Christmas
The 17th-century attack on Christmas in England stemmed from deeply religious Puritans who sought to purify the Church of England. Frustrated by the Church's compromises and rituals, they opposed the celebration of Christmas, viewing it as a remnant of Catholicism. As tensions escalated between the monarchy and Puritans, many chose to migrate to the New World, while those who remained found themselves in a politically charged environment that favored their beliefs.In this clip
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The Plum Pudding Riots and the Puritan War on Christmas
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