 Now during the early days of the Christmas tree, it wasn't always so beloved. Tons of famous statesmen and clergymen condemned the Christmas tree as impure and sacrilegious. English Puritans denounced all kinds of Christmas traditions like use of the Yule log, holly, and mistletoe. Well no kissy-kissy for you then. The famous 17th century British politician Oliver Cromwell preached against those heatheness traditions of Christmas carols, decorated trees, and any joyful expression that desecrated this sacred event. Wow, I knew Oliver Cromwell was a bit of a prude, but I didn't know he was a close personal friend to Ebenezer Scrooge! Man, it's a shame the ghosts never visited him. Luckily, as you'll see in my next video, the Victorians turn things around for our happy little Christmas tree and its traditions. Hey, please go ahead and subscribe and hit that bell so you don't miss any of my Christmas tree shorts right here on eccentric nature.