The Puritans in the Massachusetts Bay Colony went one step further and actually outlawed the celebration of Christmas. From 1659 to 1681, anyone caught celebrating Christmas in the colony would be fined five shillings.
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Elected officials who are sent to a government seat to do the will of the people from their designated districts are called "representatives", since the "represent" the people who elected them.