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"So engaging. Wonderful to tell history through individual stories."— Hiding in Plain Sight? Reconsidering Native Histories Along the Kwinitekw (Connecticut River)The War Against Christmas in 17th and 18th Century Massachusetts
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Why was Christmas outlawed in the early days of the colony? Early Puritan leaders such as famed preacher Cotton Mather were unalterably opposed to the celebration of December 25 as the birth of Jesus, as well as any accompanying festivities. In fact, from 1658 to 1681, the holiday was illegal in the Massachusetts Bay Colony—a crime that could draw a five-shilling fine—and almanacs printed at the time contained no mention of any special Christian day. In this talk, Tim Blagg will explore the background of this hostility and examine the changes that led to Christmas becoming a widely observed, family-oriented time of fun and enjoyment.
