I love all the lights and General good spirit this time of year, even though I don’t believe in magical thinking.
Winter Solstice requires no magical thinking. Just an appreciation for the fact that Spring will soon be here. Light the lights. Ignite the yule log. Drink the nog. Stand under the mistletoe and see what happens. No magic needed.
Being in good cheer and holiday lights have nothing to do with magic, just good happy people and a bit of colored electricity.
Whew! Magical thinking! You know that's in my psychology book... ok. I love it too.