Posted on 12/07/2013 10:18:35 AM PST by markomalley
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Naturally, then, a group of parents and a state legislator have claimed that the organizer of the winter party at Nichols Elementary School in the affluent Dallas suburb of Frisco has outlawed all mentions of Christmas at the event.
But, wait! There’s so much more. The unidentified, fun-hating party organizer has also banned Christmas trees, the colors red and green, the mention of any other winter holidays and anything that will stain the carpet, reports local Fox affiliate KDFW.
An also-unidentified parent forwarded an email from the party organizer to Pat Fallon, a Republican state representative, one of the co-authors of the “Merry Christmas Law.” Fallon wasn’t pleased/
“We’re celebrating Christmas, so why can’t it be a Christmas party or maybe a holiday party?” Fallon asked, according to KDFW. “But they’ve skipped over ‘holiday’ and go to ‘winter.’ That’s political correctness gone too far.”
Fallon investigated. He said both the school district superintendent and someone from the district PTA told him kids could, in fact, tell each other “Merry Christmas.”
Later, however, a PTA member sent Fallon information suggesting that the draconian anti-Christmas rules would be in effect:
“Today at the PTA meeting it was stated that they had decided to keep everything the same. She said they didn’t want to offend any families and since each family donates money they feel this is the best policy.”
On Wednesday, a school district official responded by sending its own email to KDFW saying:
“The school was unaware of this and it was not an official PTA correspondence either. There have never been any limitations on what students wear, what they bring to share with their classmates on party days… what greetings people exchange with each other.”
It’s not clear at this point if there will be any red or green decorations, or if anyone will be able wear red or green, or if there will any signs of Christmas trees at the Nichols Elementary winter party. The rule against stuff that could stain the carpet will likely stand.
Meanwhile, an Austin-based conservative advocacy group called Texas Values has been running radio an ad around the state reminding Texans about the “Merry Christmas Law.” At the end, a little girl says, “And remember, it’s okay to say ‘Merry Christmas.’”
The “Merry Christmas Law” sailed easily through both the Texas House and Senate. Vote tallies were 145-2 in the House and 29-0 in the Senate. It took effect in the fall of this year. (RELATED: Ho! Ho! Ho! ‘Merry Christmas Bill’ expected to become law in Texas soon)
The text of the bill specifically permits school districts to “educate students about the history of traditional winter celebrations.” It allows “students and district staff” to declare such things as “Merry Christmas,” “Happy Hanukkah” and even the soul-sucking “happy holidays.”
The bill also unambiguously legalizes displays of religious imagery associated with traditional winter holiday celebrations including nativity scenes, Christmas trees and menorahs. The caveat is that any display must include imagery from at least two religions or some additional secular symbol. (Messages encouraging adherence to a religion are verboten.)
Then they should ban Ramadan, Kwanza and any other religious celebrations, too.
The law-breaking, Godless Left at it again.
Marxists run our schools. Thanks to the parents and voters who do not fight back.
Okay, so why the article? It sounds as if there are no restrictions. Sounds like one parent on the PTA causing trouble.
The bill also unambiguously legalizes displays of religious imagery associated with traditional winter holiday celebrations including nativity scenes, Christmas trees and menorahs
Protestant churches view... statue of mary- IDOL!
Add man and non descrit baby to statue of Mary and it is.. a NATIVITY SCENE.. oh, how sweet and acceptable..
Ugh...
Come out from among them, and be separate says Yah, and you h no unclean thing and I will receive you.
And will be to you a Father,
And you shall be to me sons and daughters..
Merry Christmas law? Boy the moral majority is overrun by masonic occultists.. perfect time for more separation of church and state, and not being in bed with them, even if you follow their traditions..
You are now free to call me scrooge.. give my best to santa...
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| H.B. No. 308 | ||
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| relating to a school district's recognition of and education | |
| regarding traditional winter celebrations. | |
| BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: | |
| SECTION 1. Subchapter Z, Chapter 29, Education Code, is | |
| amended by adding Section 29.920 to read as follows: | |
| Sec. 29.920. WINTER CELEBRATIONS. (a) A school district | |
| may educate students about the history of traditional winter | |
| celebrations, and allow students and district staff to offer | |
| traditional greetings regarding the celebrations, including: | |
| (1) "Merry Christmas"; | |
| (2) "Happy Hanukkah"; and | |
| (3) "happy holidays." | |
| (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a school district | |
| may display on school property scenes or symbols associated with | |
| traditional winter celebrations, including a menorah or a Christmas | |
| image such as a nativity scene or Christmas tree, if the display | |
| includes a scene or symbol of: | |
| (1) more than one religion; or | |
| (2) one religion and at least one secular scene or | |
| symbol. | |
| (c) A display relating to a traditional winter celebration | |
| may not include a message that encourages adherence to a particular | |
| religious belief. | |
| SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with the 2013-2014 | |
| school year. | |
| SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives | |
| a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as | |
| provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this | |
| Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this | |
| Act takes effect September 1, 2013. | ||
“....and anything that will stain the carpet...”
That sort of eliminates the kids, doesn’t it?
And they pretend that there isn’t an attack on Christmas.
I went to a public school and didn’t attend church and I know ALL of the Christmas songs word for word. We sang them in the Christmas programs at school!
Now, even the mention of Christmas in public schools draws ire of many progressives and threats from atheists.
There IS attack on Christmas, no doubt.
Sorry but fighting these battles on the statists’ turf ie their indoctrination centers is a mistake, legality notwithstanding.
EVERYTHING but actual classroom instruction should be yanked out of schools quick smart. That means sports, plays, music, etc. School-hosted activities are an anachronism from our agrarian past where the only two centers of public interaction were schools and the church(es). Obviously they’ve destroyed the church as a hub of civilized society so its time to return serve.
Sports can and should be moved to private club teams and leagues who can set their own rules. This will eliminate any nonsense about girls playing football etc. it will also allow recruiting openly and put bureaucrats out of a job in policing transfers, eligibility, etc.
Plays and music and dances should be taught by organizations dedicated to same. All activities will be staged on private property and subject to invitations, dress/behavior code that enforces male/female couples only, etc. If they want to stage a religious play or concert then they can do what they like without malcontent Muslims, annoying atheists and other troublemakers bleating about accommodation. They can stay home and wallow in their isolated misery with no legal recourse.
I know staunch conservatives love their school sports teams but this war will only be won by guerrilla tactics which means adapting in order to undermine the enemy.
In addition, the school day can be significantly shortened. Intensive bursts of instruction in academic, not political, topics will replace long boring reinforcement of muddle headed PC. The only reason kids are there for 6+ hours is the free babysitting aspect. But schools have abused and exploited their in loco parentis duties and are no longer fit to be guardians of youth. If public schools are a necessary evil for the time being then they must be repurposed and greatly downsized.
So sad that we are at this point. They make it sound like this law is a gift from above. I have and will say whatever I please as it pertains to Christmas. If they don’t like it then...well you know where they can go.
Merry Christmas everyone.
The PTA is a socialist organization. I once served as treasurer for approximately 8 weeks until I realized what the organization is truly about. I do not join or donate money to the PTA. I don’t support any of their functions.
They are all about “one child, one voice” which is intended to promote the message that everyone is the same, no one is special, and we musn’t offend anyone by striving to do better than they can.
Their legislative arm sent out a mass e-mail to members several years ago in Texas blasting parents who send their children to private schools that others cannot afford. It was pathetic!
The evidence is growing that the self esteem industry is directly responsible for school-aged gunmen’s massacres. When they realize they are not special, experience inevitable criticism or rejection, they snap.
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Excellent summary of the ridiculous nature of liberalism.
Will they take away the state money from that school since they aren’t following the law?
Who is the party “organizer?” Was this person ever named?
Good one!
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