Obama Christmas Tree or Obama Holiday Tree?

Email this| Posted Nov 12th 2009 5:00PM by Sandy Maple

Obama Christmas Tree or Obama Holiday Tree?">

The National Christmas Tree in Washington. Photo: DoctorWho, Flickr

As grand as it may be, your Christmas tree probably does not compare to the White House Christmas tree. This year the Obama's Christmas tree is 75 feet tall and is the first White House tree ever to come from Arizona. But the tree's original location isn't the only interesting tidbit making news today. Rumors are swirling that the tree is not a Christmas tree at all. According to some reports, this year the West Lawn of the White House will be sporting an Obama holiday tree instead.

According to FactCheck, the rumor that the Obama Christmas tree is really the Obama holiday tree is "hooey." The National Park Service Web site clearly refers to the tree as a Christmas tree.

In addition, according to the National Christmas Tree Association, the Obama Christmas tree that will grace the Blue Room inside the White House is also a "Christmas" tree.

LJS 11-13-2009 @ 7:46AM

I think it's interesting that because we have minority religions in this country such as Muslim who don't acknowledge Christmas and Jewish who also don't acknowledge Christmas among others, that our country is supposed to change all of their traditions and denounce Christmas and Santa Claus and Christmas Trees and all holiday celebrations and are supposed to feel bad about believing in this Holiday and the season all beause ????? If people are offended then go home to your own country and celebrate or not anything you wish. I don't think the Muslims are prevented from celebrating any holiday they want here in this country. If you don't like it here and don't like our traditions - get the He** outta here. Would be a nicer place to live if you would.

Miss Weeze 11-15-2009 @ 6:25AM

Well said, thank you!!!

watdafuk 11-15-2009 @ 9:52AM

It`s a CHRISTMAS TREE ! Enough with all the PC crap.

Barbara Sue 11-15-2009 @ 12:17PM

I agree with you 100% We have enough aliens in our country and if you do not
like thing just shut up or get out. WHAT PART OF THAT DO THESE PEOPLE NOT
UNDERSTAND.

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helmark 11-15-2009 @ 2:37PM

Well said-couldn't agree with you more.

Cindy 11-15-2009 @ 9:06PM

Xmas tree, Holiday tree, it is the Xmas holiday. Why can't everyone let everyone else believe what they want. It is a personal thing. I don't care what you believe, just don't knock me for what I do and celebrate and enjoy the season. Give up your gifts, and trees & food & everything else cause none of it really has anything to do with Xmas anyway! If you were a real Christian you'd realize almost all traditions come from many different other traditions. This is the melting pot where we have freedom of religion, meaning ALL religions. And every single one of us comes from someone who was originally an alien, except the Native Americans, and they may have come across the Bering strait from Russia, so they may not even be "native." Live & let live. It would be a very boring world indeed if we were all the same.

jeff 11-15-2009 @ 7:21AM

who cares and since when does a muslim celebrate christmas

Ellid 11-15-2009 @ 8:57AM

The President is a CHRISTIAN, not a Muslim. Your bigotry is appalling.

Joyce Adam 11-15-2009 @ 12:37PM

Who is a Muslim??? Not Our President get over it!

Peg 11-15-2009 @ 7:33AM

I'd like to know how the SQUATTERS are going to justify having a CHRISTMAS tree to their MUSLIM cronies. Just more two-faced BS from our White House!

jow 11-15-2009 @ 8:18AM

It's a Christmas tree! Deal with it President Osama!

helmark 11-15-2009 @ 4:16PM

I live in Arizona where the tree came from. Watched from it being cut, placed on truck and delivered down from the mountains. It is a beautiful Christmas tree. Just wish it was being given to a different president at the White House who is a real Christian amd would appreciate a Christmas tree, not to a proclaimed Muslim (as aired on CNN).

Joan 11-15-2009 @ 9:28AM

It's not the "Obama's" Christmas tree - it's the Nation's Christmas tree.

dave 11-15-2009 @ 7:54AM

Spare me the details...the thought of it is sickening....the PC crowd will rejoice if it is not called a Christmas Tree or decorated...This Christmas Tree happens to be bough and paid for by tax payers, not the Obamas to make political statements with...I hope they do not thumb their noses at tradition yet again.

lam12sacred 11-15-2009 @ 7:53AM

Dear Peg ... you must know the first family very well ... how many times have you been over to their place ?

MELODY 11-15-2009 @ 8:02AM

Its a sad day when a president lies and tells everyone he is a Christian, Christian believe in life not abortions and believe in Christmas Trees not Obama trees but I quess he is are new savior. Just print some more money Obama.

helmark 11-15-2009 @ 2:34PM

Yes Obama lies and his actions speak louder than words. Obama has specifically stated he is a muslim and specifically has been in mosques acting astonished and smiling at them them. CNN aired it and it has been on YouTube. Yes you are right, he lies.