Are you really keeping "Christ" in "Christmas" if you are mispronouncing "Christ" each time you say "Christmas" while thinking you are so clever?
Kidding! (well, sorta)
OK, in light of all the bickering with some in the readership, I'll get more serious. Maybe we can even find a path to mutual understanding (but don't go there with this "dreaming of a white Christmas" stuff, as the forecase is already wreaking havoc with my plans for the day).
Based on historical accounts, Jesus was a cool guy. And I can say, with certainty, that he would have been a Democrat (maybe an Independent who voted Democrat).
I don't believe all the supernatural stuff, just like I don't believe that Moses parted the Red Sea.
I think stories get told, over the generations, to the masses in a certain way that they stick. Just like Hollywood does its "based on a true story" thing, the writers -- and re-writers -- of the Bible have done the same. Because many people up until recently in human history were illiterate, much had to be acted out -- or drawn up by artists -- to get these stories across. While it adds to the beauty, not to mention the drama, reality may have suffered.
I'm not saying for sure. I'm an agnostic, remember? Just putting it out there in the universe as food for thought.
A friend of mine -- who is as "Christian" as they come (and I mean that, in this instance, in a good way) -- caught wind of all of my self-imposed heat and sent me this "letter" to pay forward to you.
I was going to run it as a letter to the editor, but we like our building not up in flames.
Nonetheless, even if you disagree (I'm not down with all of it, but it still brought tears to my eyes), give it a read first.

LETTER FROM JESUS ABOUT CHRISTMAS It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season. You want to know how I personally feel about this celebration! I really don't care what you call the day. If you want to celebrate My birth, just GET ALONG AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER. Now, having said that let Me go on. If it bothers you that the town in which you live doesn't allow a scene depicting My birth, then just get rid of a couple of Santa’s and snowmen and put in a small Nativity scene on your own front lawn. If all My followers did that there wouldn't be any need for such a scene or protest, because there would be many of them all around town. Stop worrying about the fact that people are calling the tree a holiday tree , instead of a Christmas tree . It was I who made all trees. You can remember Me anytime you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine, if you wish: I actually spoke of that one in a teaching, explaining who I am in relation to you and what each of our tasks were. If you have forgotten that one, look up John 15: 1 - 8. If you want to give Me a present in remembrance of My birth here is my list. Choose something from it and be the light on the hill. 1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the way My birthday is being celebrated, write letters of love and hope to soldiers away from home. They are terribly afraid and lonely this time of year. I know, they tell Me all the time. 2. Visit someone in a nursing home. You don't have to know them personally. They just need to know that someone cares about them. 3. Instead of writing the President complaining about the wording on the cards his staff sent out this year, why don't you write and tell him that you'll be praying for him and his family this year. Then follow up... It will be nice hearing from you again. 4. Instead of giving your children a lot of gifts you can't afford and they don't need, spend time with them. Tell them the story of My birth, and why I came to live with you down here. Hold them in your arms and remind them that I love them. 5. Pick someone that has hurt you in the past and forgive them. 6. Did you know that someone in your town will attempt to take their own life this season because they feel so alone and hopeless? Since you don't know who that person is, try giving everyone you meet a warm smile; it could make the difference. 7. Instead of nit picking about what the retailer in your town calls the holiday, be patient with the people who work there.. Give them a warm smile and a kind word. Even if they aren't allowed to wish you a " Merry Christmas " that doesn't keep you from wishing them one. Then stop shopping there on Sunday. If the store didn't make so much money on that day they'd close and let their employees spend the day at home with their families 8. If you really want to make a difference, support a missionary-- especially one who takes My love and Good News to those who have never heard My name. 9. Here's a good one. There are individuals and whole families in your town who not only will have no "Christmas" tree, but neither will they have any presents to give or receive. If you don't know them, buy some food and a few gifts to give them. 10. Finally, if you want to make a statement about your belief in and loyalty to Me, then behave like my word says. Don't do things in secret that you wouldn't do in My presence. Let people know by your actions that you are one of mine. Don't forget; I am God and can take care of Myself. Just love Me and do what I have told you to do. I'll take care of all the rest. Check out the list above and get to work; time is short. I'll help you, but the ball is now in your court. And do have a most blessed Christmas with all those whom you love and remember : I LOVE YOU, JESUS