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i think Mumming looks like a contender.
M and Um M'ing.
http://tinyurl.com/a4bxdq

Sorry, Puzzled, I thought the "?" was a typo for "&".
My answer is nonsense then.
Trevor's answer is more likely.

Thanks rusty & trevor.
I think you are getting close now rusty but can't quite get a seasonal word out of it ?

i don't know which suggestion of Rusty you are referring to but i still think my guess is worth looking into.
here's a clip from the link i posted;

"One poem that people said when mumming was:

Christmas is coming, the beef is getting fat,
Please drop a penny in the old mans hat.

Over the years, this was changed into a very similar poem that is said by some carol singers today:

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat,
Please put a penny in the old mans hat.

The early settlers from the UK took the custom of Mumming to Canada. It is known as Murmuring in Canada, but is banned in most places because people used it as an excuse for begging.

Mumming is still done in parts of the UK, USA and Canada."

btw. i find the clue a bit lacking if i am right, i will look forward to a better(correct) answer.

Sorry trevor it really was your clue I was referring to my apologies must have been yet another senior moment.Thanks for the explanation now I understand.
On the other site Mother Mary by Madonna was suggested but fail to see where the question mark is applicable.

no apology needed (after all, i'm the ass who suggested Eminem, sooo sorry for that). please post the answer when you have it.

Have made a note to do so trevor but will probably not Know until late January.
Happy Christmas to you & all my willing helpers & a Peaceful New Year.

All the best, have a good 'un.