Having read with interest the various posts I have had a look at the offerings from my local council and although not a great fan of Christmas I have to say that Epsom & Ewell Council certainly do embrace Christmas.
They have a number of events planned with a "Spirit of Christmas" theme, Christmas Bazaar, Christmas Evening & A Victorian Christmas.
http://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/EEBCWeb/events/Spirit%20of%20Christmas%202013.pdfI can only presume that in this area the council has chosen, based on the views of the local population to fully Embrace Christmas, which will lead me to hide away