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Jan 5 • 02:45 UTC • 🇪🇸 Spain • ABC

England Against Cromwell: The 'Grinch' Who Ruled to Eradicate Christmas

In 17th century England, Puritan leader Oliver Cromwell banned Christmas festivities, persecuting celebrants and suppressing uprisings against these measures.

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