E/MS Unit II

Activity 4: How the Puritans Celebrated Christmas

Ask students how they think the Puritans celebrated Christmas. Then read aloud or share key points from the Mass Moments essay “Christmas Celebration Outlawed.”

What in the essay surprised students?

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