This wondering about Christmas and ghost stories all seems to come out of a general ignorance many Americans have about the very spiritual nature of the holiday in Europe, and the common practice of telling ghost stories, particularly in the British isles, during the Christmas season. In fact, engaging in a variety of supernaturally-related activities and rituals (wassailing) has, traditionally, been part of the British season. In "December Will Be Magic Again," Kate Bush sings, "Light up the candle lights to conjure Mr. Wilde in to the silent night..." a reference, also, to reading Oscar Wilde's fantasy tales on Christmas eve. The writers of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" knew what they were writing about. Might do for some Americans to "get out more"--other than to Walmart for junk Christmas gifts--and pick up a book or two to learn a few things about the history of the Christmas holiday and its pagan roots.