An annual ritual, for those that have not had this discussion in previous years.
Christmas runs in two different directions which is part of its popularity and charm.
1. Trees and presents and yule and mistletoe and Santa and glitter and family and hugs and love and sharing life.
2. Religious and the brith of the Savior and the biblical story, no room at the inn, the angels and the shepherds and the kings and the prophecies.
It organ also runs historically in two different directions
1. Roman Saturnalian banquet - pagan holiday
2. The Birth of Jesus Christ.
The only problem with this is that there is no record in the Bible of when Jesus was born. Oh well - seemed like a good idea at the time.