It's exactly the same. Couldn't he have found a church yard or private property for the creche? Same for the Menorah.
I'd say the Christmas tree is a Christmas symbol, but not a religious one. It's not a "pagan" symbol anymore, but neither does it commemorate the birth of Christ.
I think the trees, lights, wreaths and decorations on public property are more aimed at making a festive atmosphere to encourage shopping, not exactly the meaning of Christmas (or Hanukkah either).
The town govt was correct. The fellow, well meaning, just like the rabbi at the airport, should have left well enough alone. Let the tree represent joy Christmas, and let the menorah represent the celebration of miracle of Hanukkah.
See the link in 6, the courts will likely disagree. Both Menorah and Christmas tree have both secular and religious significane, to the courts, much depends on the nature of the display. If you're going to display a Menorah, you likely have to display a creche.
I missed the part in the constitution that says that if the government buys the land, the people no longer have religious freedom on it.
I want more than a Christmas tree to represent the joy of Christmas. Jesus' birth is the joy of Christmas and Christians have every right to have their symbol displayed along with a menorah. I am sick and tired of this nonsense. Jesus Christ is the reason for the season and Christians should fight for this.