Ep. 103 - Christmas Day Reflections- Mumming, Wassailing, and the Firing of Cannons in Revolutionary America

For this year's Christmas episode, we take a trip back in time to discover how Christmas looked in America during the era of the Founding Fathers. We uncover how Puritanical New England actually banned Christmas celebrations, while the middle and southern colonies embraced twelve days of feasts, balls, and lively gatherings. We talk about mumming, wassailing, and the ways early Americans celebrated community long before Santa or store-bought gifts. Along the way, we trace how Christmas trees arrived with Hessian soldiers, how these traditions unified a divided young nation, and how the meaning of Christmas gradually shifted from fellowship and festivity to consumerism and commerce.

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https://www.rvmnews.com/2025/12/americas-youth-are-turning-to-god-and-family-over-wokeness-benny-johnson-watch/As for Christmas today, we thank you for your support and wish you a truly joyous and blessed Christmas season. Stay well and as always, stay vigilant!