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I didn't mention the J word (although I did mention the big G). It's all about Alban Arthan for me anyway.
Part of it's ancient appeal is that it was preserved fruit, a delicacy, to be consumed when fresh fruit and even milk was scarce in the depths of winter. If you're choosing an MP when the apples are still on the trees, I say you're doing it all wrong!
Fuck the Judaeo-Christian culture telling me I can only eat mincers for two months of the year because that's when Jesus shared them with Barrabas or whatever. Fresh veg naturally has a season, mince pies don't.