Stephen Nissenbaum
Anyone who laments the excesses of Christmas might consider the Puritans of colonial Massachusetts: they simply outlawed the holiday. The Puritans had their reasons, since Christmas was once an occasion for drunkenness and riot, when poor ... [... more]
Random House |
Thanksgiving Baby Names - Baby Names
Have you been looking for a few Thanksgiving-themed baby names? If so, here are some ideas... The Puritans were well-known for their affinity for virtue names such as Charity, Prudence and Temperance. In fact, one name they commonly used for ... [... more]
Bella Online |
How to Find Cheap Hotels in Newark, New Jersey
Founded in 1666 by Connecticut Puritans, formerly known as Milford and later nicknamed "The Brick City," Newark, New Jersey is the third-oldest city in the U.S. and is recognized as the state's largest cultural center. Steep yourself in [... more]
eHow |
Liszt / Variation 2 on the March of the Puritans by Bellini
 Liszt / Variation 2 on the March of the Puritans by Bellini [... more]
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Buy.com |
The Puritans (American Family Portraits #1)
One of my Favorite Books: I've read a number of Jack Cavanaugh's books, but this one is special. Cavanaugh writes about Drew Morgan, a young man hired by Bishop Laud in 1629 England to spy on the Puritans. But Drew is unexpectedly touched by the [... more]
$14.99
Amazon.com |
Puritans And Yankees The Winthrop Dynasty Of New England
Puritans And Yankees The Winthrop Dynasty Of New England [... more]
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A1 Books |
The History Of The Puritans Or Protestant ...
The History Of The Puritans Or Protestant Non-Conformists, From The Battle Of Edge-Hill, To The Death Of King Charles I V3 [... more]
$35.51
A1 Books |
The Heavenly Footman: The Puritan's View Of How To Get ...
The Heavenly Footman: The Puritan's View Of How To Get To Heaven (christian Heritage) [... more]
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A1 Books |
Cheap Makeup and Other Fripperies - Frugal Living
If you read some commentary on Frugality you find a description of a lifestyle that makes that of The Puritans or Ebeneezer Scrooge seem extravagant and wild. It doesn't have to be like that at all. As I keep mentioning, I think frugality should ... [... more]
Bella Online |
Virtue Names from Classic to Modern - Baby Names
The Puritans of early New England had a strong sense of morality, and they often gave their children virtue names to reflect this. Examples of virtue names include As you can imagine, many of the virtue names that were fashionable during the ... [... more]
Bella Online |
Are Americans the Chosen People?
David Gelernter starts with an undoubted fact and uses it to construct a bizarre fantasy. The origins of America have been profoundly religious; in particular, the Puritans affected American thought in pervasive fashion. Their influence long ... [... more]
Ludwig von Mises Institute |
In Defense of Laziness
From the Puritans to the present day, people have looked with disdain on people who try to avoid work. One of the arguments presented in favor of the inheritance tax is that it prevents the descendants of a wealthy, hard-working businessman from ... [... more]
Ludwig von Mises Institute |
