Thank again, everyone, for taking the time this Winterval to devise and submit the usual crop of ingenious clues.
I was intrigued as to what the reaction to my word choice would be and have enjoyed reading the responses. As an atheist (who hypocritically joins in with all the festivities), my take on it (the word, not the original Birmingham thing) is that it was a ludicrous attempt by the PC brigade to ward off a perceived threat that, by mentioning the dreaded "C-word," a group of people with a particular imaginary friend might offend other groups of people with different imaginary friends. (I presume I've now managed to offend all parties!)
I'm not offended if anyone wants to wish me a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Delightful Diwali, or expresses their religion in other ways that don't involve things like going on crusades/jihads or blowing themselves and others up to gain entry into some mythical afterlife theme park.
Rant over. Difficult choice.
Bronze: Fieryjack@8
Silver: Ixion @20
Gold: (because my liver sympathises) Pigale @21
No matter what your beliefs (or lack thereof) I hope you can enjoy this seasonal offering.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DINVlwX9aZM
Best wishes, all
SW