Just an interesting tidbit...
In Russian tradition, there is a tree around the Holidays, and it eventually became a symbol in many locations totally unrelated to Christmas. My parents still have a tree because it's just a family thing and has nothing to do with religion.
People come to my house...and they see a menorah. And they see a tree. It's basically a holiday tree at my house because it has nothing whatsoever to do with religion. It's put up on New Year's rather than on Christmas, as per tradition (that's when presents are given).
Thus, yes, there are holiday trees. But if you're going to put it up for Christmas, call it a Christmas tree. I don't even care what it's called. You can call the one in my house a Christmas tree...as long as it has a present for me under it
