Elspode, where are you?
I say it's time to reclaim the Yule time and take the Christ OUT of the midwinter's feast!
Green trees, holly, mistletoe, red-and-white clad dude climbing down your chimney - these are vestiges of various European pagan ceremonies and celebrations.
Lets put the emphasis back on the winter solstice, have a bit of sun-worship, maybe a few blood sacrifices (I'll use some tofu and a nice red wine sauce) and some good celebratory sex.
Then on the 25th we can just sing Happy Birthday to Jesus and wish the Christians well.
Oh and let me add
Do not take this post more than 1/4 seriously.