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Nine unbelievable Boston facts

By Lizzie Short
· Updated January 16, 2025 12:19 AM · 2 min read read
Nine unbelievable Boston facts

Christmas ban Everyone knows that Boston has a bedtime, but did you know that Boston also banned Christmas? That's right — the Pilgrims banned Christmas for over two decades in the 17th century, punishing those who celebrated the holiday.

Christmas ban Everyone knows that Boston has a bedtime, but did you know that Boston also banned Christmas? That's right — the Pilgrims banned Christmas for over two decades in the 17th century, punishing those who celebrated the holiday.…

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