Скачать или смотреть The Banned Holiday: How Puritans Tried to Erase Christmas

Imagine a time when Christmas was outlawed, its festivities deemed sinful, and celebrations met with stern punishment. This wasn't a distant dystopia, but the reality under Puritan rule in 17th-century England and its American colonies. The Puritans launched a war against the very idea of Christmas, replacing joyous revelry with strict sermons and fervent prohibitions.
Join Hidden Past as we uncover the forgotten history of how this beloved holiday was banned, the reasons behind this radical cultural shift, and the surprising ways people resisted. Explore the lasting impact of this period on modern Christmas traditions and the echoes of this cultural clash that still resonate today. Don't forget to subscribe for more deep dives into the hidden corners of history!
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Timestamps:
00:00. A Festive Façade
03:28. Merry England Revels
08:15. The Puritan Scowl
12:08. War of Worldviews
16:48. The Christmas Ban
20:23. Silent Carols,Secret Feasts
24:09. New World Austerity
28:35. The Return of Merriment
33:07. A Lingering Shadow
37:06. The Echoes Remain