At Christmastide, the old folks often teased us when we’re young — that there would be no more Christmas. And that would spoil our anticipation on the spot.

Really now, what if there’s no Christmas anymore? Just like the story in the World Book years before Charles 2nd ruled as king. In 1649, when the Puritans led by Oliver Cromwell, took over London, they felt that celebrating Christmas had gotten out of hand.