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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Look this is how it works in DC schools outside of W3. You will not get them to take Easter (or Christmas) out of the school. But if you want to add Ramadan (or Hannukah) they’ll almost certainly support that. So you need to be proactive and understand where you are. [/quote]

I work at a Fortune 500 in a place with a large Muslim community.  We have had a number of very nice presentations at work about Ramadan, respect for co-workers who are fasting, etc.  We don't ever have presentations related to Easter.  It was super awkward when somebody asked why exactly that was.  It was a loaded question but still had a bit of a point.

I'm in favor of keeping religion out of the schools BUT dealing with reality, I agree with poster above.  Easter doesn't belong at STEAM night but Easter symbols could maybe be part of a presentation on spring holidays.  I think those who might like to share their different culture, holidays, etc. will be welcomed.  It can be a bit awkward to be a person not from a culture trying to plan something for people from that culture. Please consider volunteering if you can.  My .02.[/quote]

Easter is on Sunday and it's a holiday from work, and it's heavily promoted in popular culture? 
What is awkward about that? 
If someone is having some sort of trouble that could be fixed by Easter education, add some Easter education. Otherwise, pay people  to stay home during Ramadan or stop being an ahole to your coworkers. 
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