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It's the 21st century, but Prohibition-like blue laws remain on the books across the United States. Most places in the country allow bars and restaurants to sell alcohol on Sunday, but many have to end sales at
midnight. Some jurisdictions passed special exceptions for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve 2006.
The origin of the term "blue laws" is unknown but is thought to date from 17th century Puritans who crafted laws requiring church attendance on Sunday. In the 21st century, we are left with laws regulating commerce on Sunday -- what can and cannot be open and what the opening hours can be. The most commonly prohibited item for sale on Sunday is hard liquor.
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