Chapter
Non-Religious Holiday Celebrations
40:56 - 45:13 (04:16)
The podcast host discusses how people want midwinter celebrations and even though it is secular, it can still feel religious to people. He also talks about the religious freedom and the history of Puritans.
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The Puritans in 17th century England and Massachusetts Bay banned celebrating Christmas believing it was sinful and too extravagant.
40:56 - 42:14 (01:18)
History
Summary
The Puritans in 17th century England and Massachusetts Bay banned celebrating Christmas believing it was sinful and too extravagant. Christmas was functionally banned in Massachusetts until the 1800s due to a five shilling fine for anyone caught observing the day.
ChapterNon-Religious Holiday Celebrations
EpisodePart Two: Keep the Yuletide Gay: Saturnalia & the Puritan War on Christmas
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The holiday season has become secularized, but it still carries with it elements of religious celebration and freedom of religion, which has been a contentious issue throughout history and still persists today in various forms.
42:14 - 45:13 (02:58)
Christmas
Summary
The holiday season has become secularized, but it still carries with it elements of religious celebration and freedom of religion, which has been a contentious issue throughout history and still persists today in various forms.