The folks at the Druid Network have a great article on ethically celebrating the winter holidays (whether Yule, Alban Arthan, or Mother Night), and a great list of charities.

Worried about the commercialization of the Holidays? Even that is an ancient tradition... The Roman philosopher Seneca once griped:

"It is now the month of December, when the greatest part of the city is in a bustle. Loose reins are given to public dissipation; everywhere you may hear the sound of great preparations, as if there were some real difference between the days devoted to Saturn and those for transacting business.."

If you're looking for ideas for a Twelfth Night celebration, check out this great resource from Waverly Fitzgerald's School of the Seasons. A Greatrecipe for twelfth night cake can be found here. Try it with Lambswool, a traditional Wassail.