Rhode Island Governor Chafee has chosen to exclude the word Christmas from the tree that graces the Rhode Island State House, a decision that has drawn a number of comments from concerned Rhode Islanders and other observers.
Media reports:
MSNBC: RI governor defends holiday tree in Statehouse (29 NOV 11)
Radio Fox News: Todd Starnes: Rhode Island Outraged Over “Holiday Tree” (29 NOV 11)
RI Catholic: Tree Farmer: Gov's attempt to “be politically correct has gone overboard” (1 DEC 11)
However, there will be a Christmas tree on Providence's Smith Hill - just down the street at Saint Patrick Church. The lighting ceremony, sponsored jointly by the parish and the Diocese of Providence, will be at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, 6 December - the same date and time as the holiday tree lighting in the State House Rotunda.
Media reports:
RI Catholic: Christmas returns to Smith Hill Tuesday night (1 DEC 11)
WPRI-TV: RI church to hold counter tree lighting (30 NOV 11)
WPRO News Talk: Update: Diocese plans rival "Christmas" tree lighting (30 NOV 11)
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