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Originally Posted by firebug
I fail to see what was 'politically correct' nor what was 'BS' in this schools performance.
If anything, there is far more history in celebrating the changing of the seasons at this time of year than anything else.
I fail to see any basis for Christian origins for the following at this time of year:
-Decorated evergreen trees
-flying reindeer
-elves
-turkey
-exchanging gifts
-gathering together with family and loved ones
-school performances
Other than the name, how is this a 'Christian' holiday?
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Who cares if it is a Christian Holiday? I want my kids to experience Christmas, not 'Winter Holiday'. I would also like them to learn about the basics, and origins, of Hanukkah, Passover, Easter, Ramadan, etc so they are not idiots when it comes to knowing about the ways other people live their life.
Just because a school mentions a holiday that is based in religion, doesn't make it wrong. Religion is involved in the way many people live their life. You might take a section in social studies about aboriginal customs in Australia, Egyptians and Aztec lifestyles, Russian or Japanese culture. Many of which will talk about religion.
I don't see why they should exclude all aspects of one of the most important holidays of western culture. In fact, rather than cutting off any religious ties or information, they should further expand it to include most major religious holidays.