Michael, please don't assume I'm referring to the disputed origins of Morris Dancing etc. or even to Victorian 'revivals' of Druidic ceremonies, I think I deserve a little more respect!

The origins of such festivals celebrating the seasons when humankind was in a greater sympathy with nature such as 'Eastre'. 'Yule' etc. are well established historically; the Christian cult was imposed upon them.

I agree a lot has happened in the last millennium, not all of it to the 'glory' of Christianity.