FRANKFORT, Ky. — Some Christians in Kentucky are angry over the governor's yuletide terminology.
A giant evergreen that will brighten the Capitol lawn this winter won't be called a Christmas tree. Instead, Gov. Steve Beshear's administration has dubbed it a "holiday tree."
The Rev. Jeff Fugate of Lexington says the change is offensive to Christians.
Beshear administration spokeswoman Cindy Lanham says the holiday tree reference is meant to be inclusive of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's. People found out about it Tuesday when the state sent a letter looking for someone to donate a tree.
Republican Senate President David Williams of Burkesville says Beshear is putting political correctness ahead of Kentucky values.
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