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Christmas was banned in England in the 1600s and decorations, parties, and feasting were all forbidden. Other countries followed and some parts of the world still do not allow festive celebrations
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From supposedly causing hallucinations to being demonized by governments, mince pies have a fascinating history that stands at odds with their trivial size.
DAVID WILSON continues with his hidden history of York series and looks at how we used to celebrate Christmas
Bridget Flanagan, from the Great Ouse Valley Trust, examines the claim that Cromwell banned Christmas.