(EP News)--After getting an earful from residents, the Ft. Collins, Colo., City Council voted 6-1 Nov. 20 to keep the streets decorated with Christmas lights, trees and wreaths.  “I am pleading with council to afford Christmas the dignity it deserves,” said Neil McCaffrey. “Don’t lump it together with other celebrations.” 

A “citizen task force” — made up largely of activists who oppose any hint of Christmas in the public square — had gone so far as to call for only white lights and “secular winter symbols not associated with a particular holiday” to appear on most city property.  According to The (Ft. Collins) Coloradoan, the compromise plan approves colored lights, Christmas trees and wreaths outside, but allows for only secular displays inside city buildings.

 

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