The Battle for Christmas - How the Puritans Tried to Ban It!

Step into a tale of tinsel, turmoil, and good old-fashioned stubborn joy as Moonie uncovers the surprising history of the holiday that once found itself outlawed. In this festive Smart Bites episode, “The Battle for Christmas: How the Puritans Tried to Ban It,” we travel from 17th-century England to early America, where strict-minded Puritans declared war on carols, candles, feasting—and yes, even mincemeat pie. With warmth, wit, and a sprinkle of Southern storytelling, Moonie unpacks why Christmas was seen as dangerous, how everyday folks fought to keep its glow alive, and how the holiday ultimately triumphed by sheer merriment and human hope. It’s history with humor, heart, and plenty of holly.