Well there was a bit of bait and switch in Roman times so that the birth of Christ was planted into pagan midwinter celebrations, so that it was easy for pagans to convert. This is common practice, for example Ireland has saints that used to be pagan gods previously: St Bridget being an example. However, we have been celebrating Christ's Mass like that for nearly 2000 years, so I don't see a problem. Although I prefer to not decorate my house with green stuff, like a pagan.
Well there was a bit of bait and switch in Roman times so that the birth of Christ was planted into pagan midwinter celebrations, so that it was easy for pagans to convert. This is common practice, for example Ireland has saints that used to be pagan gods previously: St Bridget being an example. However, we have been celebrating Christ's Mass like that for nearly 2000 years, so I don't see a problem. Although I prefer to not decorate my house with green stuff, like a pagan.