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Anyone remember when Hot Cross Buns were banned by the Brits at Easter time? They feared the sugary cross on the roll would offend Muslims, Hindus and various non-Christian groups.
Here's one article about it. I thought it had happened in the USA, but a google search only brought up the UK.
If this wasn't true it would be laughable. Well, it's still laughable, but in a sick way.
Anyone remember when Hot Cross Buns were banned by the Brits at Easter time? They feared the sugary cross on the roll would offend Muslims, Hindus and various non-Christian groups.
Here's one article about it. I thought it had happened in the USA, but a google search only brought up the UK.
If this wasn't true it would be laughable. Well, it's still laughable, but in a sick way.
<sigh> After reading threads such as this one I don't wonder the likelihood of visiting aliens to Earth having discovered long ago that there's no intelligent life down here.
Oh they probably came, took a quick look and said "I knew we should have taken that left turn at Albuquerque."
Interesting. We always studied the Hanukkah traditions, along with the Christmas ones, when I was in school.
I remember singing the dreidel song in school chorus. And that was 40, 50 years ago! Maybe it was because of the area I grew up in.
So, I guess now none of the celebrations of the "Holidays" should be discussed or studied in school. We're left with shopping, snowmen, and hot chocolate. How very blah.
And your conclusion is 180 degrees opposite what I said. If schools want to discuss all the different holidays and celebrations that occur, then of course Christmas and other Christian holidays should be included. My concern is when Christmas and Easter are the ONLY ones that get mentioned and observed in any manner.
More information and exposure to all the beliefs and cultures of the people who make up our country is great. Forcing one particular belief system on everyone because it's the majority is not.
Seems like there are all kinds of ways to be culturally inclusive...that doesn't actually exclude a culture.
You could have a day or two about Feliz Navidad, a day or two about Chanukah, a day or 2 about Kwanzaa, and winter holidays around the world, and how they all contribute to a Happy and joyous season for everyone.
And your conclusion is 180 degrees opposite what I said. If schools want to discuss all the different holidays and celebrations that occur, then of course Christmas and other Christian holidays should be included. My concern is when Christmas and Easter are the ONLY ones that get mentioned and observed in any manner.
More information and exposure to all the beliefs and cultures of the people who make up our country is great. Forcing one particular belief system on everyone because it's the majority is not.
Usually the people who want Christmas allowed in public schools are the same ones who absolutely FLIP OUT anytime there's even a mention of Ramadan.
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