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Kentucky made the prime time news this evening.

Kentucky Governor Nixes 'Holiday' Tree for 'Christmas' Tree
Updated: Thursday, 05 Nov 2009, 2:16 AM CST

A spokeswoman for Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear says he's calling the tree on the Capitol's front lawn a "Christmas" tree this holiday season.

A statement from the administration last week sparked Christmas consternation by referring to the yet-to-be-chosen evergreen as a "holiday" tree. Some Christians were perturbed by the terminology.

Spokeswoman Kerri Richardson says the administration received a steady stream of e-mails and phone calls about the "holiday" tree. She says it's always been a Christmas tree to the governor, and it will be this year, too.

The governor is inviting critics of the "Christmas" tree to a lighting ceremony Nov. 30.

I say Kudos to Beshear.
GunGriff's profile
Well that is some good news! It is refreshing to know your governor is calling its tree a "Christmas" tree.
JoanieinNC's profile

about 1 month ago
Let's hope all those Kentucky Christians send the governor a Christmas Card this year.
Islandstylin's profile

about 1 month ago
I have always called it a Christmas tree even before I called myself a Christian.
I have heard, and correct me if I am wrong, but in some Christian churchs they do not bring a tree into the house because it is said to be a pagan thing,and that it has nothing to do with Christ at all.

That said I still put up a tree every year but the meaning of Christmas is supposed to be about Christ, not the tree or the gifts.

Also I believe that if we display a tree as a sign of a Christian Holiday then we should allow all other religions the same right to display what they want on their holiday.
The Jewish have Pass Over, and many other have something else.
jeanie52's profile

about 1 month ago
All I can say is thet the GOV. in on my Christmas card list this year!
JimmyD57's profile

about 1 month ago
Jeanie52, my grandchildren love the gifts beneath the Christmas tree; as so many do, and they know it is the birth of Jesus Christ first and foremost.
GunGriff's profile

about 1 month ago