Banned for part of the 17th Century by Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England 1653 - 1658
English Puritans banned Father Christmas in 17th century
England never cancelled Christmas
Oliver Cromwell
Christmas carols were banned between 1649 and 1660 in England by Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England and a devout Puritan Christian, who thought that Christmas should be a solemn day.
Oliver Cromwell
Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell banned xmas, dancing, and a load of other fun stuff
The puritans, led by Oliver Cromwell banned Valentine's day customs. They did the same for Christmas!
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)
in 1644 the puritans banned Christmas's.
Oliver Cromwell banned christmas!!