Many were outraged that the exhibition, a family-friendly event aimed at children, included Satanic and trans-lobby elements.

A National Railroad Museum in Wisconsin is facing backlash this year, after its annual Christmas tree festival included some controversial entries. Of the 66 trees on display in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, the ones that seemed to draw the most attention belonged to the Satanic Temple of Wisconsin and the ones brought in by an LGBTQ group named the Bay Area Council on Gender Diversity, Fox News writes.

The trees, which will be on display until 31 December, also included „not so typical” ornaments depicting images related to Christmas.

The tree belonging to the Satanic Temple was adorned with red lighting and beads, pentagrams, and various ornaments, with one reading, „Hail Santa,” an apparent play off the phrase, „Hail Satan.”

Outrageous! National Railroad Museum features a Satanic worship tree https://t.co/B8f7PXrtiB #wiright pic.twitter.com/8zLI4Lgv1O

— Matt Batzel (@MattBatzel) November 22, 2023

The trans lobby’s „gender diversity” tree included pink and blue colored trans flags, and ornaments with sayings such as, „Protect Trans Kids.”

A self proclaimed group of Satan worshipping 🏳️‍⚧️ activists participated in the annual Festival of Trees at National Railroad Museum in Green Bay WI. A family friendly event 👀 pic.twitter.com/azywGdoJZl

— deplorablehomo (@deplorable_homo) November 21, 2023

According to local NBC affiliate WGBA, museum CEO Jacqueline Frank admitted a number of local residents attending the festival had expressed concern over the presence of the trees, but also said some had praised their inclusivity. Others took to social media to air their grievances.

Many found it outrageous that a Christmas event would accommodate individuals worshiping Satan. Others raised questions about the appropriateness of such activities, asking „why is this allowed at a family-friendly exhibition?”

The group known as the Satanic Temple has been involved in various scandals in the US. One incident caused shock-waves when they distributed a flyer in an elementary school, offering an after-school club to parents and children who preferred not to participate in religion-themed Christian activities in the afternoons.

Does your child’s school need an after-school club as an alternative to the Good News Club or other religious clubs? After School Satan Club (ASSC) is back! https://t.co/meoLJJsYiE #EducatinWithSatan #ASSC #AfterSchoolSatan #TheSatanicTemple pic.twitter.com/8ihCDLlQPM

— The Satanic Temple (@satanic_temple_) January 8, 2022

Illinois elementary “Satan After School” program comes under fire

Jane Addams Elementary School in Moline, Illinois has come under severe scrutiny after allowing the Satanic Temple to host after-school games for children from grade one to five.

„Hey Kids, let’s have fun at pic.twitter.com/10KlISx28r

— ?Queen of Seventeen 1️⃣7️⃣?❤️??✝️ (@AreYouAwaQe) January 14, 2022

Many were also repelled by the organisation’s claim that abortion is a „religious right.”