In 1659 the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony banned Christmas declaring it a criminal offense. The Puritans were trying to suppress a holiday marked by rowdy behavior and drunkeness by poor 'wassailers' who extorted food and drink from the well-to-do.

The Underhill Historical Society is sponsoring a talk by local author, Stephen Nissenbaum, who penned the book "Battle For Christmas" on the Puritans and the history of Christmas. Nissenbaum is a Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Massachusetts.

Wednesday, December 7th, 6:30 PM
Deborah Rawson Library

Jan 27, 2025, 6 to 7 PM

Jan 28, 2025, 12 to 12 PM

Jan 28, 2025, 7 to 8 PM