Oliver Cromwell and his Parliament did abolish Christmas in 1647. Christians of the time believed the acts of decorating and feasting to be pagan in nature. After the celebration of Christmas was abolished, the ban on Christmas did not lift until 1660 when Oliver Cromwell was no longer in power.
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All legislation passed from 1642-1660 was completely swept away when the Restoration (of the Monarchy) occurred in 1660 making them null and void (including this measure).
He was a Puritan.
Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell took control of England's government and placed himself as Lord Protector of England after the monarchy was abolished. However, citizens were frustrated by continuing instability in England. Many citizens also disliked Cromwell's Puritan ideas. Even though Cromwell had the support of the military, his son could not gain the people's favor after Cromwell died. England restored the monarchy and offered the throne to Charles II.
Oliver Cromwell
Yes -- he was a Puritan/Presbyterian Protestant