Have a wonderful over-commercialised Christian concept of a Pagan festival, everyone.

Why don't I let this idea ruin my holidays anymore?

1. No one owns the seasons, or the reasons to celebrate. No one ever did. I'm free to celebrate whenever, however and Whomever I like. The Oak King/Holly King thing is just fine by me. So is Jesus. I love 'em all!

2. No one dictates how I decide to honour the season (or not). In the past when the commercialism really got to me I'd leave the TV off, stay away from the malls, and make my own gifts. This year, I'm finding that it doesn't bother me one way or the other. OThers seem to enjoy it -- so live and let live. I do as I please anyway, why get all negative?

3. Any excuse for a holiday, for a party, for getting together with significant others and exchanging gifts and good cheer, for helping those less fortunate is just fine by me too!