Who abolished Christmas in 1647?

Correct answer: English parliament

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SQinfoNUTS
SQinfoNUTS
Oliver Cromwell is a classic case of someone who is not happy unless they're making everyone miserable.
TKLMSJKB♡
TKLMSJKB♡
bah humbug. grinch gotcha did he?
Benny wojo
Benny wojo
what a bunch of smuck s
Player #48458
Player #48458
TKLMSJKMWK♡, this was one of those times when puritans ruled no one could do any fun activities Ch Jesus ristmas is to rememb×er
Player #52878863
Player #52878863
Oliver Cromwell was an absolute narcissist, took control from charles 1st,and Ireland where he nor any british ruler had claim to
Edwardsausagefingers
Edwardsausagefingers
Player #48458, We call them wowsers in’Straya
riel
riel
Similarly, Puritan migrants in the American colonies also banned Christmas, among other celebrations.
wanderer
wanderer
new info for me.thanks
Player #96890951
Player #96890951
SQinfoNUTS, Sounds like 88•9% of World Leaders. ARE all together with those types of IDEAS. Pity THEY weren't left to Fight their own Corner. There'd be NO More WARS - - Because THEY would be wary as to who will Blow everything up (including themselves !
the horror
the horror
Player #52878863, He was puritan,a religious zealot not narcissist He believed God gave him the divine right to fight against the king & invade other territories
Republic of China
Republic of China
Puritans will be on Santa Claus's naughty list. No presents for them this Christmas.