Why is it illegal To Eat Mince Pies On Christmas?

Question

I heard for someone it is illegal to eat mince pies on Christmas day, I was wondering if this is true, and who exactly made this law :)

Answer 1

No it isn't illegal.

Christmas mince pies are one of my favourite desserts.

Answer 2

Mince Pies Illegal

Answer 3

Back in 1647 Puritan ruler Oliver Cromwell banned Christmas throughout England; all celebrations were banned including the making and eating of mince pies.

Answer 4

It is illegal to eat mince pies on Christmas Day only. Oliver Cromwell brought this law in as it promoted gluttony and he was a puritan. He also banned Christmas between 1647 and 1660 because celebrating such a holy day was against his religion.

Answer 5

BTW most people in the USA don't like Mince pies, except for my Mom, but there is a good moist mince cookie recipe that I have had before.



I think I will risk the mince cookie police.

Answer 6

yes it is illegal in england