Christmas is a huge secular and religious holiday in this country, but it hasn’t always been that way. In fact, the Puritans who landed at Plymouth Rock actually banned the celebration – imposing a fine on those who dared to celebrate. Sandy Hausman has details.
Christmas with the Puritans
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