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Portland sparks outrage for city’s ‘tree’ lighting ceremony: ‘They can’t even say Christmas tree’
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- Portland drew sharp backlash as the city labeled the Christmas tree simply as 'the tree' during the annual lighting, sparking debate over tradition and inclusivity.
- Conservatives criticized the change as a visible 'woke' push that could undermine Christmas tradition and spirit.
- A Muslim speaker holding a Palestinian flag at the ceremony prompted mixed reactions and highlighted broader political tensions around the event.
- City officials announced a New Year's Eve drone show as part of the downtown celebration lineup.
- Debates over homelessness and refugee funding surfaced, with lawmakers arguing over redirecting funds rather than addressing encampments.
- Mayor Wilson urged community involvement to tackle the homelessness crisis, appealing for volunteers and donations.
- Thousands attended Pioneer Courthouse Square for the annual tree-lighting, though online readers questioned the event’s divisiveness.
- Reaction online included calls that Portland should embrace a traditional Christmas tree identity rather than divisive framing.
- The coverage emphasized that the ceremony included standard holiday elements like Santa and carols, contrasting with broader political debates.
- The New York Post reference underscores a central claim: the event minimized references to Christmas in favor of generic 'tree' terminology.
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