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12 Christmas Traditions That Were Once Illegal or Banned

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10. Alcohol at Holiday Gatherings

10. Alcohol at Holiday Gatherings
Prohibition era laws banned alcohol at Christmas parties, transforming traditional festive celebrations and customs.

During Prohibition in the United States (1920-1933), the serving of alcohol at Christmas parties was illegal, altering festive traditions like eggnog parties and mulled wine gatherings. However, that didn’t stop people from making their own moonshine and buying alcohol from bootleggers (en.wikipedia.org).

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