2006-12-19 12:27:56 · 12 answers · asked by Gemini Girl 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Blue Laws. It's the same reason that here, in the very buckle of the bible belt, you can't buy liquor on Sunday.
The idea, way back when they came up with them, was that if alcoholic beverages were not sold on Sunday, or on Christmas, etc. that you would go to church and be with your family instead of hitting the bottle.
What it means in practical terms is that you should buy anything you plan to drink that day the day before. :) Especially if you have to hit the bottle to deal with your family. (just kidding!)
The laws don't really make much difference, but they've been really hard to remove from the books in places that have tried.
2006-12-19 12:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by Emmy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not a good idea because everyone is celebrating and if they're driving.....=( But I would imagine you can't because a lot of stores will be closed. Also if you live in the south it may be because religion and how some people think that it's a sin to sell alcohol on 'jesus's birthday'. But hell why not? Who doesn't celebrate a birthday by getting drunk. lol. If you want to drink on Christmas, buy your drinks ahead of time.
2006-12-19 12:36:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually owners discretion. A lot of places could legally sell if they are not run by the state if they want to . Some like to close in order to celebrate Christmas. Check the state or counrtry laws where you live to see.
2006-12-19 13:22:33 · answer #3 · answered by Doc Hollywood 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of an old set of laws on the books from the colonial days called the Massachusetts Blue Laws some states still have and enforce them I know it sounds ridicules but it is true do a search for the Massachusetts Blue Laws and you will see.
2006-12-19 12:37:08 · answer #4 · answered by crawler 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blue Law
2006-12-19 12:35:30 · answer #5 · answered by @ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this dates back to the blue laws that were inacted during colonial days, they are named after the blue paper they were originally written on and they very from state to state and town to town. Most now go uninforced but typically the sale of alcohol on sunday is still prohibited. blue laws originally prohibited most commerce outside of grocery and drug stores on sunday. and in this case on religious holidays such as Christmas. so buy that nice bottle of wine before hand.
2006-12-19 12:37:29 · answer #6 · answered by mopar13az 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The trick is to get you supply by Saturday December 23rd and make sure that you get enough.Incase you sample before the big day.
2006-12-19 12:39:56 · answer #7 · answered by toyleta babe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must live in a stae with "Blue Laws"..no liquor on the sabbath etc..
google "blue laws" and you should find the answer.
2006-12-19 12:31:30 · answer #8 · answered by mscyngrim 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because of stoopid "blue laws."
2006-12-19 12:33:22 · answer #9 · answered by Killertiel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't CHRISTmas supposed to be about Jesus?
2006-12-19 12:36:12 · answer #10 · answered by BORED AT WORK 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋