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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I get why it bothers you and I don't think it's the best choice for a large federal agency.[/quote]
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 We have a policy that would not allow this type of activity. It’s insensitive, unless you are going to do a similar activites that are representative of all the faiths of employees, you shouldn’t be doing it. [/quote]
Wreaths aren’t religious. There are 19 faiths with holidays this time of year. Office decorating is to build moral and have fun, not endorse a religion.[/quote]
If wreaths aren’t religious, why not have the decorating contest in January? They are representative of a Christian holiday. The recognition and lack of recognition is the issue. [/quote]

A lot of people object to one big company party.  Do you really think they want to "celebrate" again in a month?

I've worked for a wonderful company that had a lot of extravagant bonding activities.  They were generous and well-meaning (and secular), but sometimes seemed like too much trouble.[/quote]

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