When the Puritans came to the New World, they brought with them their strict ways, their religious views, and their distaste for Christmas. Although Christmas was widely celebrated in Europe as a Christian holiday marking the birth of Jesus Christ, Puritans saw it as a false holiday with stronger ties…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Plymouth Colony was a British colony in Massachusetts in the 17th century and was the first permanent colony in Massachusetts and the first colony in New England. The following are some facts about Plymouth Colony: Who Founded Plymouth Colony? Plymouth Colony was founded by the Plymouth Company during the Great…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Squanto was a Native-American from the Patuxet tribe who taught the pilgrims of Plymouth colony how to survive in New England. Squanto was able to communicate with the pilgrims because he spoke fluent English, unlike most of his fellow Native-Americans at the time. The following are some facts about Squanto:…| History of Massachusetts Blog
