[aruanan]

The official explanation from Chris Marben, who coordinates regional Head Start programs through Mankato-based Minnesota Valley Action Council: “We have Somali families in the program. We’re respecting the wishes of families in the program.”

She didn’t say how many objections were made, but said more than one would be enough to cancel Santa…

I will guarantee you that not a single Somalian objected. The ones complaining were liberal social workers or other workers in the relief agencies sponsoring the refugees taking it upon themselves to complain on the Somalians' behalf. I have seen morons like this.

[lastchance]

I think you are right. I’ve read several articles where Muslims have stated they were fine with public celebrations or displays of Christmas.

[lastchance]

I think it is not Christmas they object to but to Santa Claus legend. Their objections merit that of some Christian parents. Such as upstaging Jesus. Having to lie and construct supporting lies to explain Santa. Encouraging a non spiritual/religious approach to Christmas.

The fact that Santa Claus originated with St. Nicholas is often lost on contemporary parents who have no idea of his Christian bona fides.

[Levante]

“She didn’t say how many objections were made, but said more than one would be enough to cancel Santa…”

One or two assholes whine, and the majority have to suffer.

The very definition of TYRANNY.

[alwaysconservative]

I would bet you’re correct, because I know some Somalis, and they wouldn’t be so forward as to object. I’m sure somebody “helped” make these complaints on their behalf.

Do they NOT understand the word “assimilation”?

[Aetius]

We shouldn’t be settling these refugee populations in the US in the first place. At the very least, the communities and states which have to deal with them should have a say in whether or not the come.