488981 The Vindication of Christmas, 1653 (woodcut and letterpress) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English early modern pamphlet lamenting the abolishment of Christmas by the puritanical government. The central figure of Father Christmas proclaims "O Sir, I bring good cheere" while the roundhead soldier warns him to "Keep out, you come not here." The countryman on the otherhand is saying "Old Christmas welcome; Do not fear." The pamphlet also goes on to lampoon taxes and oppressive government. ); English, out of copyright.