Berean,
When you first posted here - you were up front about your intentions.
You openly asked for our input.
You were [ and still are

] polite.
Church Work may still be lurking - I don't know - I pray for him.
You did not [ and do not ] come over as arrogant .
We all have to learn - and the best way is not to go round hitting folk over the head and telling them that they are wrong
Have fun learning about the many and varied Christmas traditions that our members celebrate - just wait till we start preparing for Easter

- now that will be interesting for you as well.
God Bless
Anhelyna