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Bizprof51 t1_j0vva1p wrote

The Protestants, Puritans and other anti-Catholics did not believe in celebrating the pomp and circumstance of Christmas. They thought it was an example of Popery and that was what they were fighting against, along with King Charles I. During Cromwell's reign, even the Parliament met and passed laws on Christmas. Ah, those were the days. /s

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RedSonGamble t1_j0w0kcd wrote

I unfortunately grew up in a very strict religion that believed Christmas was the devils work or pagan whatever. It’s always weird to me when churches start competing for who can be more strict to earn gods love.

Like we’re all gods children, but I’m his favorite.

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Fillertracks t1_j0wckqy wrote

Would you mind sharing what religion that was?

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RedSonGamble t1_j0welz5 wrote

Philadelphia church of god. It’s a relatively small church but it’s like if jehovah witness was combined with orthodox Jewish

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HobgoblinKhanate t1_j0weuvv wrote

Back then, all sides were very strict and excruciatingly not fun. I imagine Christmas was so boring even where it was allowed

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tugrumpler t1_j0wkrlk wrote

Huh. Wait, what was the Parliament war then, where Charles didn’t think anyone but God could tell him what he could and couldn’t do. I thought that was the English Civil war. I have to stop drinking and watching PBS…

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