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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the whole idea of ignoring all cultural traditions instead of learning about all of them is pretty myopic. How is it being respectful of diversity to ignore it?  Is it the end if the world- no. Is it a missed opportunity to improve a kid's cultural competence - yes.[/quote]

Ignoring all cultural traditions?  No, it's observing the law against government sponsored religion.  [/quote]
If that's the case, why do is there a two week Christmas vacation? If everybody's so against celebrating Christmas, this week two vacation should be abolished.[/quote]

Stop being facile.  It is not a "Christmas vacation."  Technically, it is a "Winter Break," and one that is unnecessarily long.  I attended a parochial school back intbe day and we typically never missed more than five or  six school days.  In any event, Christmastide celebrations and gift giving can be traced to the ancient rites associated with the winter solstice related celebrations by Egyptians and Sumerians (Rebirth of Horus, Battle of Marduk) of which were passed onto the Greeks and Romans (Saturnalia).  The Yule tree and evergreens in general which is banned the Bible, has its roots in neopagan Germanic tribes, but was adopted in modern times by Queen Victoria.  Snowflakes are pagan symbols of love and reindeer and mistletoe have particular significance in ancient Celtic customs associated with fertiiity and abundance.  Merry Christmas.[/quote]

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