The Examination and Tryal of Old Father Christmas

<p>During the mid-1600s the Puritans under Cromwell implemented a ban on Father Christmas and Santa Claus didn't always enjoy widespread popularity. In 1686 Josiah King released a pamphlet titled The Examination and Trial of Old Father Christmas where Father Christmas was subjected to a trial by those concerned that Christmas was evolving into a materialistic celebration and its transformation into an occasion for excessive revelry and debauchery.</p><p><br></p><p><em>This new edition comes with an Easy to Read Layout designed to make reading comfortable.</em></p>