"Coming on the heels of our GMSD School Board wanting to rename Easter to 'spring holiday,'" said Kristen New, with the Shelby County Moms for Liberty. "Why does Germantown have something against Christian holidays and traditions," said conservative activist Justin Johnson. Which holiday, specifically, was the city of Germantown celebrating? This writer happens to be a resident of Germantown. Lots of folks had questions about the holiday songs, the holiday refreshments and the holiday tree, including yours truly. "Afterward comes the much anticipated lighting of the tree," read another posting on the city's official Facebook page. On Friday, November 24, gather with your family and neighbors in Municipal Square to sing holiday songs, toast marshmallows and enjoy the beginning of the holiday season as a community. "Watching the first flicker of the white light on the holiday tree is a long standing tradition in Germantown. "The City of Germantown presents Holiday Tree Lighting," read an announcement that was sent to citizens. Germantown, an affluent community with more churches than coffee houses, recently celebrated the lighting of the city's "holiday tree." (Editor's note: The following opinion column contains language which some readers may find offensive.)Īmy Grant wrote a song about how she dreamed of a "tender Tennessee Christmas," but in one Memphis suburb they're going to be celebrating a tender Tennessee holiday.
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