Christmas was banned by England country in 1644. <span>All Christmas activities, including dancing, seasonal plays, games, singing carols, cheerful celebration and especially drinking were banned by the Puritan-dominated Parliament of </span><span>England. Hope this answers the question.</span>
The emergence of the concept that parliaments, rather than Kings, had ultimate political authority in European states. I think
<span>- Europeans were in fear from raids (Vikings and Magyars)
- No strong central government so local leaders had to protect
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