After outcry from the community, officials in Reading held a lighting ceremony for the new Christmas tree on Saturday night. Thousands of people came together for carols and to spread Christmas cheer in front of the new pine.
The lush, ornate tree now on display in City Park stands in stark contrast to Reading's original Christmas tree on display a few blocks away on 5th and Penn.
"Not even birds are willing to hang on that tree because they are scared," said one Reading resident.
"This is so ugly looking," said another resident.
The so-called ugly looking tree has lit up Reading on a national scale. Dozens of media outlets have taken notice and thousands of people across the country are weighing in on what's been called "The Charlie Brown Christmas Tree".
The tree even served as a backdrop for a local couple's wedding photos on Friday.
"This tree captures the heart and soul of the Reading community," said the groom.
So that's why after plans to tear the tree down, City Council president Francis Acosta decided to keep this tree standing in the center of the city, while adding a new tree a few minutes away.
"We are going to see it as an opportunity to bring people to downtown reading, " said Acosta.
So whether residents prefer the simpler tree, or the more ornate one, Reading officials say the only thing that matters is that locals embrace the Christmas spirit.
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