{"id":2108730,"date":"2023-11-27T11:59:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T16:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/there-are-two-sick-surprises-hidden-in-festival-of-trees-that-make-a-disturbing-mockery-of-christmas\/"},"modified":"2023-11-27T12:03:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T17:03:39","slug":"there-are-two-sick-surprises-hidden-in-festival-of-trees-that-make-a-disturbing-mockery-of-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/there-are-two-sick-surprises-hidden-in-festival-of-trees-that-make-a-disturbing-mockery-of-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Festival of Trees&#8217; hides two shocking surprises, mocking the true spirit of Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthere-are-two-sick-surprises-hidden-in-festival-of-trees-that-make-a-disturbing-mockery-of-christmas%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2108730&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>There Are Two Sick Surprises \u200bHidden in &#8216;Festival\u200d of Trees&#8217; That Make a Disturbing Mockery of Christmas<\/h2>\n<p>The Christmas season has become \u2064secularized and commercialized, minimizing the true meaning \u200cof the \u200bholiday. However, \u2063amidst this trend, the National Railroad Museum\u2064 in\u2062 Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin stands out.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u2062 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenbaypressgazette.com\/story\/news\/local\/2023\/11\/21\/the-satanic-temple-of-wisconsin-represented-at-the-festival-of-trees\/71668957007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Bay Press Gazette<\/a>, the Museum has been hosting a Festival\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/dont-call-christmas-tree-city-raise-multi-faith-tree-diversity-inclusivity-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">of Trees<\/a> every year since 2007. This event serves as a major fundraiser for \u2062the museum, featuring beautifully decorated\u2062 trees sponsored by various organizations.<\/p>\n<p>The museum takes a secular\u2064 approach, focusing solely on trains. Jacqueline \u200cFrank, the CEO \u200bof the museum, stated, &#8220;The Christmas tree is used by many different secular and religious organizations. All we&#8217;re doing is\u200d putting up decorations in\u200d that room.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However, controversy arose when two sponsored trees directly contradicted the holiday&#8217;s religious significance. One tree \u2063was\u200c sponsored\u200d by\u200d a satanic troll\u200b organization, \u200dadorned\u200c with provocative ornaments like\u2064 &#8220;Hail \u2062Santa.&#8221; The other tree\u200c was sponsored by an\u2063 LGBT group, featuring slogans advocating for the protection of transgender kids.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Wisconsin Christmas Tree Festival Includes Entries From \u2062Satanic Temple\u2064 and Bay Area Council on Gender Diversity via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gatewaypundit?\">@gatewaypundit<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/f2phWA4tCb\">https:\/\/t.co\/f2phWA4tCb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit)\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gatewaypundit\/status\/1727815721214779727?\">November 23, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite \u200dthe controversial nature of these trees, the Festival of Trees opened without any negative comments from the attendees.<\/p>\n<p>While some\u2063 members of \u2064the \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-mum-after-abbas-claims-israel-commits-50-holocausts-on-palestinians\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Mum After Abbas Claims Israel Commits \u201850 Holocausts\u2019 on Palestinians\">community expressed concern<\/a>, Frank defended the \u200cdecision to include these trees, stating that \u2062the museum aims \u200cto be inclusive and respectful \u2064of everyone&#8217;s beliefs. However, the museum does have criteria for exclusion, such as promoting hate, drug use, or\u2062 violence.<\/p>\n<p>It is ironic that the museum would\u200c exclude a tree that resembled\u200d drug paraphernalia but allow trees representing organizations that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-advance-3-5-trillion-budget-blueprint-breaking-hours-long-stalemate-between-pelosi-moderates\/\" title=\"Democrats Advance .5 Trillion Budget Blueprint, Breaking Hours-Long Stalemate Between Pelosi, Moderates\">directly oppose<\/a> the Christian values associated with Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>Frank argued that excluding \u2064these trees would set a\u2062 dangerous precedent and\u2064 go against the museum&#8217;s goal of\u200d inclusivity. However, it seems that the museum&#8217;s definition of inclusivity does not extend to organizations\u2063 that mock or oppose Christianity.<\/p>\n<p>While the commercialization of Christmas\u200d may have its flaws, it is preferable to a holiday season that\u2063 celebrates anti-Christian sentiments. The Satanic Temple and \u2064the Bay Area Council of Gender Diversity may have the right to participate, but their presence in the Festival of Trees is\u2063 a disturbing\u2062 mockery \u2064of Christmas.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>A\u2062 Note from Our Founder:<\/h3>\n<p>Silicon Valley and the Big Tech\u2063 tyrants have done \u2062everything they \u2064can to put The Western Journal out\u200c of business. Our faithful members have kept us going.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never chosen to become a member, let me be honest: We need your help today.<\/p>\n<p>I also want to send you an autographed copy of \u2062\u201cCounterpunch,\u201d which will\u200b give you a plan to fight back for \u200cour beloved country.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>Join right now<\/b><\/a>  \u2013 The Western Journal stands for truth in this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>Please stand with us by becoming a member\u200b today.<\/p>\n<p>Floyd G. Brown<br \/>\nFounder of The Western Journal<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/two-sick-surprises-hidden-festival-trees-make-disturbing-mockery-christmas\/\">There Are \u2064Two Sick Surprises Hidden in &#8216;Festival of Trees&#8217; That\u200b Make a Disturbing \u2063Mockery of Christmas<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Does the \u200dsecularization \u2063and commercialization of Christmas, exemplified by the \u2062controversy\u200d surrounding the Festival of Trees, undermine the religious essence of the holiday and dilute its significance<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Usion, such as political or offensive themes. The \u2062Satanic Temple-sponsored tree\u200c did \u2063raise eyebrows, but Frank argued that it sparked conversations and encouraged dialogue, highlighting the importance of freedom of expression.<\/p>\n<p>The inclusion of the LGBT-sponsored\u2064 tree also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-will-head-to-israel-as-he-bolsters-foreign-policy-chops-ahead-of-2024\/\" title=\"DeSantis will head to Israel as he bolsters foreign policy chops ahead of 2024\">generated mixed reactions<\/a>. Supporters praised the museum for promoting acceptance and inclusivity, \u2062while others felt that it was inappropriate to mix political agendas with \u200cChristmas decorations.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst the controversy, it is crucial to remember the\u200d true meaning of \u200cChristmas. Christmas\u2063 is\u2062 a religious\u2063 holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thousands-of-catholics-gather-to-protest-celebration-of-drag-group-at-dodger-stadium\/\" title=\"Catholic crowds rally against drag event at Dodger Stadium.\">holds deep significance<\/a> for Christians around \u2064the world. It is a time \u2064for reflection, gratitude, and spreading love and goodwill. While the secularization of Christmas may be inevitable in today&#8217;s society, it is disheartening to\u2062 see a festival that is meant\u2063 to celebrate the holiday mocking\u200c its religious core.<\/p>\n<p>The Festival of Trees can be seen as a microcosm of the secularization and commercialization of \u2062Christmas. It \u200bis a reflection of the changing values and priorities in our society, where the focus has shifted from the\u200d religious aspects to materialism and inclusivity. By allowing these controversial trees, \u2064the museum may inadvertently contribute to this trend,\u200d diluting the true meaning\u200c of Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to remember that inclusivity does not have to come\u200c at\u2064 the expense of the religious \u2064significance of Christmas. It is possible to\u2063 create an inclusive environment while still respecting and honoring the traditions and beliefs associated with the holiday. The Festival of Trees could have showcased\u200d trees representing various religious and cultural\u200b traditions, highlighting \u2062the diversity of the holiday season\u2064 without diluting its religious essence.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the controversy surrounding the Festival of Trees at the National Railroad Museum in \u200cAshwaubenon, \u2063Wisconsin raises important questions about the secularization and commercialization of Christmas. The inclusion of trees sponsored by a satanic troll organization and an LGBT group, while meant to promote inclusivity, can be seen\u200d as a disturbing mockery of the\u200c religious significance of Christmas. It is crucial for society to find a balance between\u2062 inclusivity and maintaining the\u2062 integrity of religious holidays. As we celebrate Christmas, let us\u2062 not forget \u200cits true meaning and strive to preserve its religious essence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Christmas season has become secular and commercialized, minimizing Christ&#8217;s presence. However, His name and the holiday&#8217;s essence are still acknowledged. 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