Yes.
And to cut off anything tainted by paganism, the Puritans banned ALL that stuff. For an example of Puritan legislation:
"For preventing disorders, arising in several places within this jurisdiction by reason of some still observing such festivals as were superstitiously kept in other communities, to the great dishonor of God and offense of others: it is therefore ordered by this court and the authority thereof that whosoever shall be found observing any such day as Christmas or the like, either by forbearing of labor, feasting, or any other way, upon any such account as aforesaid, every such person so offending shall pay for every such offence five shilling as a fine to the county."
From the records of the General Court
Massachusetts Bay Colony
May 11, 1659
Taliban-ish, hey? Reminds me of Narnia under the Witch: "always winter and never Christmas."
But then again, the greatest Puritan poet, Milton, incorporated Paganism and classical Greek references in his greatest Christian works, like "Paradise Lost." He greatly admired the classics but intended this work to surpass them.
So -- beyond Paganism--- I am glad to incorporate even the nicest bits of Puritanism to the glory of God.
A toast --- Wassail! ---to Mr. Milton.
And a Merry Christmas to you!
and to you, dear lady
Pick up a copy of Eugene Peterson’s “Pagan Christianity.” That’s an eye-opener.