The sum of all festivities taking place around the middle of
winter (Northern hemisphere). This triumph of
political correctness was invented in 1998 by Birmingham City Council. It is a contraction of winter and interval. It embraces the
mix of Neopagan, Jewish, African American, Christian and secular fesitivals that occur at this time.
"Happy
non-denominational, multi-cultural
mid-winter festival Alan."
"Probably not, Ray, I'm going to my
parents for Winterval. But thanks anyway."