[Bainbridge]

That is just a ridiculous argument. It is called a CHRISTmas tree, for heavens sake.

[Coleus]

It is called a CHRISTmas tree, for heavens sake. >>

the day or the solemnity in the catholic church is called Christmas, a Mass of Christ. The tree is just a former pagan symbol the Germans brought over to the USA. I know many non Christians, Hindus and Muslims, who put a tree in their homes during the Christmas season and buy presents to keep their kids happy. A creche is a religious symbol because it signifies the Holy Family at the birth of Christ in Bethlehem. One reason why so many towns allow the "secular" "Christmas tree" and not the Nativity Scene/Creche