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"The pilgrims, English separatists that came to America in 1620, were even more orthodox in their Puritan beliefs than Cromwell. As a result, Christmas was not a holiday in early America. From 1659 to 1681, the celebration of Christmas was actually outlawed in Boston. Anyone exhibiting the Christmas spirit was fined five shillings. By contrast, in the Jamestown settlement, Captain John Smith reported that Christmas was enjoyed by all and passed without incident.
After the American Revolution, English customs fell out of favor, including Christmas. In fact, Congress was in session on December 25, 1789, the first Christmas under America's new constitution. Christmas wasn't declared a federal holiday until June 26, 1870."
How boring Puritans must have been. Didn't they know Christmas is the best time of year??? And isn't it interesting that it was the Puritans that banned Christmas when the holidays as we know is a celebration of Christ? I'm going to have to look into that. Stay tuned!
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In the mid 1600s, German towns saw Christmas markets flourish within its confines. These Christmas markets showcased gifts, food items, and various holiday treats. These holiday treats were usually bought by people to use such items as decorations for their Christmas trees.
The Christmas tree represents Christianity more than anything else, but it has also acted as a symbol of love and sharing during the past holiday seasons. If you are thinking of getting a classic Christmas tree for your home, you should consider buying a live Xmas tree from retail shops and the like. But if you want to save money on your Xmas tree and decor purchases, you can also opt to buy an artificial Christmas tree since these trees are cheaper than real trees."
I've also heard that the fir tree was used in the winter time, being that it didn't die like the other plats and remained green, so it would be a reminder of hope to the people that the earth would thrive and bloom again.