Tag Archives: Oliver Cromwell

No Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Caryn

England once had a restriction on Christmas that endured very nearly 400 years. This boycott authorized by the Puritan Parliament from 1647 to 1660 stemmed from Puritanical beliefs. The ban led to widespread public backlash and the eventual repeal of … Continue reading →

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No More Pie

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Caryn

As Christmas approaches, with all of its feasts, we start thinking of all the goodies we will make and eat. For many people, pie is a big part of holiday meals, not to mention other meals year-round. Continue reading →

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Attacked At Any Moment

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Caryn

Not many wars can be called…peaceful, but the Dutch-Scilly War is one that definitely can. Some wars start over borders, some over principles, and some over…well, Continue reading →

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