FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Gov. Steve Beshear has angered some Christians with his yuletide terminology.
A giant evergreen that will brighten the Capitol lawn this winter won't be called a Christmas tree. Instead, the Beshear administration has dubbed it a "holiday tree."
The Rev. Jeff Fugate of Lexington said the change in terminology is offensive to Christians.
Beshear administration spokeswoman Cindy Lanham said the holiday tree reference was used last year as well and is meant to be inclusive of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah and New Year's.
Republican Senate President David Williams of Burkesville said Beshear is putting political correctness ahead of Kentucky values.
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