| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - The Puritans made it illegal to mention St. Nicolas' name and people were not allowed to exchange gifts, light a candle, or sing Christmas carols The legislature passed an act ruling that whosoever shall be found observing any such day as Christmas ??? either by forebearing labor, feasting, or in any other way ??? every such person so offending shall pay a fine for each offense of five shillings
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