| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - The statute read, ???Whosoever shall be found observing any such day as Christmas...shall be subject to a fine of 5 shillings.??? The law???s preamble explained it???s purpose was ???for preventing disorders...(by) observing such festivals as were superstitiously kept in other countries to the great dishonor of God and the offense of others.??? After the Mayflower pilgrims landed in 1620, the firs
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