In a message dated 12/23/2016 1:08:46 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, wmmah at stoneledge.net writes: I am beginning to think that the Puritans were right.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Not only the Puritans. I have in my collection a Methodist Hymnal (Methodist Episcopal Church North) from 1898 that has no Christmas hymns/carols. David S.