Who gained power in England in 1645 and canceled Christmas because it did not align with his Puritan beliefs?

It’s hard to believe that anyone would want to cancel Christmas, but Oliver Cromwell and his Puritan forces did just that when they took over England in 1645. At the time, Christmas was not the family-centered holiday it is today but rather a rowdy celebration similar to Mardi Gras. This starkly contrasted with Puritan ideals, and the group sought to end the decadent practice.

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