McDonnell declares Christmas Tree Month in Va.

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By Philip Walzer
The Virginian-Pilot
© December 5, 2011

In case you had any doubts, December is Christmas Tree Month in Virginia. So declared Gov. Bob McDonnell last week.

In a proclamation decked with eight "whereas"es, McDonnell evoked "the fresh appearance and fragrant aroma of a live Christmas tree" and its contribution to "a healthy environment" and Virginia's economy. He included this fun fact: "Consumers can drive an hour or less in any direction in Virginia and find fresh Virginia-grown Christmas trees to purchase."

Judging from past months, Tannenbaums will have to share the spotlight with many other deserving Virginia causes. November, according to last month's proclamations, was - among other things - Job Creator Appreciation Month, Family Caregivers Month, Veterans Legal Services Month and the always-popular Take Your Legislator to School Month.

Already, Christmas trees have a couple of worthy companions in the proclamation department, though one is far less festive. December also is Inflammatory Skin Disease Awareness Month and Opportunity to Help Others Month in the commonwealth.

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Inflammatory Skin Disease Awareness Month

Submitted by RedFlag47 on Wed, 12/07/2011 at 3:32 pm.

Finally....a cite for psoriasis.

Well Governor,

Submitted by Nino Savate on Wed, 12/07/2011 at 9:21 am.

Yule leave a mark.

I guess....

Submitted by vabeacher on Tue, 12/06/2011 at 2:07 pm.

all of the Commonwealth's other problems have been solved.

Busy times in Richmond

Submitted by Leon Severn on Mon, 12/05/2011 at 11:32 pm.

Oh wow, it's Christmas Tree Month. And then I guess Snowflake Month after that and Virginia is for Lovers Candy Month after that. This is quite possibly the dumbest story I have read.

Another meaningless declaration

Submitted by Mytwocents on Mon, 12/05/2011 at 5:45 pm.

I guess since they have so much
free time in the Capitol, they can
declare next month "Cold Weather Month."

Good for...

Submitted by Backdot on Mon, 12/05/2011 at 9:41 am.

Good for the Govenor. I'm sure many of Lefties are cringing over the fact he DID NOT call it "Holiday Tree" Month... And before anyone accuses me of being a Bible thumper, I'm actually a believer in Dinosaurs...

You go, Gov

Submitted by MarSch7 on Wed, 12/07/2011 at 1:16 pm.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

I know this was a little on the weird side, but quite frankly, I am SO TIRED of hearing HOLIDAY instead of Christmas!!! One place I tried to buy a gift card for only had cards that said Happy Holidays, and did not have ANYTHING that had Merry Christmas. Irritate me enough to just forget the gift...

Thanks, Governor! I know this didn't take much of your time, but I am grateful for the declaration. Merry Christmas!