FORT COLLINS, Colo.—The Larimer County Sheriff’s Department plans to decorate a Christmas tree again this year in a slap at what it calls “politically correct” holiday celebrations.
The tradition started in 2007 after Sheriff Jim Alderden criticized Fort Collins city officials for debating whether city Christmas displays should be more secular.
The Sheriff’s Department said Wednesday this year’s display on its county-owned site will include a Nativity scene and a menorah. A tree-decorating ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 5.
The department says it also will sell shirts that say “Lighten Up. Just say ‘Merry Christmas'” and “Wishing you a loud and politically incorrect ‘Merry Christmas.'” The department says profits will go to its volunteer posse.
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