independent, called the state house christmas tree a holiday tree. fox news as it does every year, went crazy. >> i think the bearded guy you're protecting might be the wrong bearded guy. but i admit, the season wouldn't feel the same without people going out of their way to be offended by nothing. >> fox news likes to bring a touch of holiday fear to their viewers with endless coverage of the completely bogus war on christmas. >> bill: sure. so we here at the factor are look forward to the christmas tree lighting in providence, rhode island. in fact, some of my staff are going to attend as soon as governor chaffey and his spokeswoman tell us when it will be. should be a joyous occasion. celebrate ago federal holiday that honors a man of peace. and peace be with you, governor chaffey. that's a memo. now for the reaction, joining us from chicago, thomas brakier, president of the thomas moore society, fights against some of these christmas intrusions.