White House Christmas Tree Arrives

Jenny smirked:”So is it a Christmas tree or a Holiday tree”
Wanna be the tree top angel?? I bet you would be a prefect fit.

Posted by: Obamacrat for Palin | Nov 27, 2009 4:15:03 PM
Not surprising with a name like yours you get so much wrong.
Bush and Cheney dithered for 7 years on Afghanistan letting it simmer on the back burner while the Taliban and al Qaeda regrouped and got stronger – with very serious consequences for the troops.

I don’t recall something as silly as a FLOTUS Fashion Watch when the Bushes were in the WH. That is because Laura Bush had class and looked and acted like a true first lady, unlike what is passing for one today.

Obamacrat, Of course the President has time to buy a tree, you moron; stop yelling and screaming and let the president enjoy his holiday, like all the presidents do. This is the holiday season; why don’t you try to spread some cheer (umm, I’m sure that’s gonna be hard for you to do.) Chill out and get yo’self a cup of eggnog!

Isn’t it amazing how many people disagrees with the President’s policies but yet still follow him?

This is one of the most joyful and serene stories about the White House and our President the ABC came up so far. This time of the year when the snow falls lightly on the ground, we can sense a special atmosphere in the White House. Notably, this special holiday is based on a crucial time in religious history that we continue to celebrate today. Indeed, our society continues on the traditions to commemorate the Christmas season, a significant religious holiday. Beyond a doubt, the Obama’s favorite holiday is Christmas. During this festive season, everyone in the White House is guaranteed to hear festive carols. Also, it is one time of year when the First Family is searching for the perfect gifts to give their loved ones because it is a season when giving is more important than receiving. Mostly, I can’t think of anything more exciting than the idea of the First Family decorating a Christmas Tree and wrapping presents in beautiful wrapping paper and bows.

ABC, please show some respect. It’s Christmas, not the abbeviated version that strikes Christ’s name. I’d prefer you use “Happy Holidays” to “x-…”

Lets not forget that Jesus is the reason for the season.Let us remember to repect his holy name.

Posted by: Pittsburgh Patriot | Nov 27, 2009 6:25:37 PM
You give actual substance to the exaggerated stereotypical image of the ignorant, ugly American. Quit embarrassing your fellow countrymen.

There is nothing wrong with saying X-mas…..its just an abbreviation to Christmas. No one is taking Christ’s name out of Christmas. Wow, you complain and argue about something so dumb.

There is nothing wrong with saying X-mas…..its just an abbreviation to Christmas. No one is taking Christ’s name out of Christmas. Wow, you complain and argue about something so dumb.
Kevin, many people are not aware of the reason Christians can be comfortable with X-mas. In fact, the same spelling IS used in an offensive manner.
It is a well-known fact that many non-Christians (especially those who hate Christians) use the same spelling of X-mas to show great disrespect to Christ in attempt to actually remove His Birth as the reason for Christmas.
Unless one knows the intent of the user of X-mas instead of Christmas, it is very reasonable to be concerned.

I believe the Whitehouse Christmas Tree is a donation, not bought, a tradition. If I’m not mistaken.
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You are absolutely correct. Sometimes the tree is donated by someone close to the currect president; sometimes it is donated by others.
It is considered a great honor to have ‘your’ tree accepted for the White House.

The President has every right to celebrate whatever holiday he wants. It should, however, not be publicized when he celebrates a holiday which is religious and is not recognized as a US national holiday. I completely understand that he is Christian, and that is fine so long as it shapes neither his image nor his politics. I am not a Christian and am proud not to celebrate X-Mas (yes, I would like to take the “Christ” out of it). I am, in fact an aetheist. I, therefore, find it disgusting that a holiday which is not inclusive to all Americans is publicized in such a manner. It may very well remain a part of President Obama’s personal life, but it should not be a news headline.

Do people really not know that the X in Xmas stands for Christ? It is the symbol for the letter “Chi,” which in Greek is the first letter of “Christ,” itself from the Greek for “anointed.
The use of “X” to stand for Christ is hundreds of years old (as are other abbreviations for the name), and its use in Xmas dates back to at least the 18th century. “Xmas” was never intended as a means of referring to the holiday without a religious connotation.
Some of you could stand a little more education on the history of your own faith.

O yes just let the faker go get his undeserved Peace Prize.

So, did some right wing evangelical branch or think tank of Washington D.C. actually have their own people comment on this story in mass? Seriously, because if any of you guys understood religious freedom and freedom of expression in this country, you’d realize that you can call the damned tree anything you want…it can be a holiday tree, it can be a Christmas tree…what’s the big diff? Seriously?! And what is honoring diversity…you act like in this multi cultural, multi ethnic, multi racial, multi lingual country that we only have ONE way of doing things?! Did you ever think that calling it a Holiday tree was more encompassing to all religions and faiths than just merely calling it a Christmas tree? And excuse me, wasn’t Jesus Christ a Jew and most likely celebrated Hannika? Christianity began as a movement withing Judaism….and I am sorry, I find the same people who don’t want governmental interference with health care don’t mind governmental or religious influence in dictating to other people how they should celebrate Christmas. This whole “attack on Christmas’ is another ploy by right wingers and their religious fanantics to maintain the status quo with all the power and the money to keep doing what they do…there is no perscution, there is no threat…it’s a bunch of hogwash. They don’t like tolerance because that means they’d have to give equal respect and fair treatment to other people and that always disrupts their hold on all the wealth, power and priviledge…that’s what this is really about…has nothing to do with Honoring Christ or being a good Christian. I thought Jesus was for everyone?! So, in the spirit of being tolerant, loving my neighbor and giving respect to all religious faiths, kindreds and tongues this season, I say, “Happy Holidays” and enjoy the “Holiday Tree” Mr. and Mrs. Obama. Thank you for teaching this country what it means to have freedom this season.