Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Which of the following countries criminalized the celebration of Christmas?

  1. Scotland

  2. England

  3. Poland

  4. Germany
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B Correct answer
Explanation

During the English Civil War and the Puritan Interregnum (1647-1660), the celebration of Christmas was actually banned in England. The Puritan government viewed Christmas as a Catholic tradition with no biblical basis and prohibited its celebration. Shops were ordered to remain open, and churches were forbidden from holding Christmas services. Scotland had also banned Christmas in 1640. The ban was lifted when the monarchy was restored in 1660.

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