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Podcast: Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More
Episode: The Plum Pudding Riots and the Puritan War on Christmas
Description: Christmas is the time of year for getting together with loved ones, celebrating, and giving gifts. As a song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.”Nobody could possibly dislike Christmas, right?Well, some people don’t like Christmas, and historically, some people really don’t like Christmas.In fact, in 17th century England, they actually banned Christmas….and that did not go over well. Learn more about the Plum Pudding Riots and the Puritan War on Christmas on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sp...