Banned for part of the 17th Century by Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England 1653 - 1658
Anne Hutchinson
The celebrations were banned under various acts of Parliament during the reign of Oliver Cromwell as Lord protector (1653-1658), during the cessation of the monarchy in England (1649-1660). (see the related question)
The 17th century.
The 17th century began in 1601 and ended in 1700.
Oliver Cromwell
Banned for part of the 17th Century by Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England 1653 - 1658
The puritans, led by Oliver Cromwell banned Valentine's day customs. They did the same for Christmas!
Oliver Cromwell made it law not to eat mince pies or christmas pudding on 25 December, Why?
Anne Hutchinson
pilgrims
pilgrims
English personifications of Christmas were first recorded in the 15th century, with Father Christmas himself first appearing in the mid 17th century in the aftermath of the English Civil War.
The name "Father Christmas" originated in the mid-17th century when traditional Christmas celebrations of feasting and drinking were frowned upon by Puritans. People that supported the traditional celebrations personified Christmas itself in order to spread the idea of a cheerful occasion. The term "Father" was used to suggest that Christmas was a Christian persona.
Oliver Cromwell
jack peterson the third (jesus)
Who are the Puritans? The Puritans were a religious group in England during the 17th century who sought to reform the Church of England. They believed that celebrations such as Valentine's Day were too frivolous and not in line with their strict religious beliefs. As a result, they banned Valentine observances in Great Britain during part of the 17th century.