I am rather surprised that some commentators find fault with other equally catholic cultures (Christmas treees are also of pagan origin). I suggest a broader openness to the traditions of the world, most of which have theologies and prayer practices older than our own, e.g., Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, as well as the philosophy of organism in Taoism and the ethical standards of Confucianism (Which Matteo Ricci wanted to substitute for the Old Testament). The sad alternative is to remain enclosed in our "mare nostrum" faith/culture.