As so often happens, one recipient challenged the use of this term, going so far as to suggest that it is "not a word." Your sense?

He was too busy to give it a second thought, Father Steve.

Actually, I think it's a valuable, thought-provoking coinage.

I would like to suggest one wee change to marry it up with the endless, wearying round of activities, both solemn and festive, we associate with this season.

Why not call it "hectivities"?