why was christmas banned in scotland for 400 years

Christmas was banned in Scotland for 400 years due to the influence of the Presbyterian Church. The Scottish government passed a law in 1640 that made it illegal to celebrate Christmas. This law was enforced until 1689 when King William of Orange became the ruler of Scotland. King William allowed the celebration of Christmas once again, but the holiday was still viewed as a sinful activity by the Church. It wasn't until the 19th century that Christmas became widely celebrated in Scotland.