During which period was Christmas celebration outlawed in Boston?
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The question is asking for the specific time period during which Christmas celebrations were illegal in Boston. This requires knowledge of historical events related to the celebration of Christmas in that location.
Answer
1659-1681
The final answer is 1659-1681.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 1659-1681.
More Information
Christmas was banned by the Puritans in 1659 in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, which included Boston. The ban was lifted in 1681 due to changing attitudes.
Sources
- Massachusetts Law Banning Christmas - Mass.gov - mass.gov
- When Massachusetts Banned Christmas | HISTORY - history.com
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