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In Nashville, it’s a Christmas tree

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ? In the buckle of the Bible belt, it’s to be called a Christmas tree, not a holiday tree.

So voted Nashville’s Metro Council Tuesday night, apparently miffed that Mayor Bill Purcell had called it a holiday tree.

The council approved a resolution saying such a tree on city property is to be called a Christmas tree and nothing else.

Even Jewish council member Adam Dread supported the term Christmas tree.

“We’ve gotten so over P.C. (politically correct) about everything, calling a Christmas tree a holiday tree. It’s a Christmas tree,” said Dread, who had Christmas lights wrapped around his neck.

The resolution won’t go into effect for 30 days, but Dread was undeterred.

“I think it sends out a strong message. People support people’s rights to say Merry Christmas,” he said.

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Information from: WTVF-TV, http://www.newschannel5.com/

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