Hey, any time is a good time for a celebration. Winter is particularly good, because the weather is crummy and it's nice to have songs and food and lights and traditions to brighten things up. It's a time for warm hearts and good cheer, not for proving oneself right and somebody else wrong. If you're not from the Christian tradition, celebrate older traditions - or celebrate ALL traditions.
We celebrate Christmas in the Polish tradition, since my wife and mother-in-law are of pure Polish heritage. I'm not Polish, but the food is great and the carols are pretty, so I have a great time.
Mudcat tradition is that the primary purpose of this thread is to extend greetings to a Mudcat legend, Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull. Merry Christmas, John!
-Joe-