Why take a quiz?

I decided to make up my own answer to the "What Christmas Carol are you?" quiz. I'd be delighted if this took off and other people did the same - if you do, please post your response (or a link to it) here. Remember that this is not necessarily your favorite carol, but the one you are most like.

What Christmas Carol am I?

I am "The Holly and the Ivy."

I'm not your normal Christmas carol. I'm just obscure enough that some people probably think I'm pretentious, but I prefer to think of myself as lively, simple, and fresh. I like old traditions and old melodies. I've got a lot of things to say, and I tend to say them fast. I confess that I don't make very good poetry, but I hope you'll think I'm charming all the same.

I don't disapprove of Christmas or approach it ironically. I am overtly Christian, but pagans might recognize in me theological undertones of which Pat Robertson would not approve. My way of celebrating acknowledges the traditions and symbolism of pre-Christian midwinter festivals, and I feel totally okay and unconflicted about combining those symbols with aspects of the Christian religion. My brand of religion is light-hearted and joyful.

( and the lyrics... )