And this is exactly why my children will never grace the doors of a public school. I am sorry, but this is so offensive to me. My oldest is only in Kindergarten, my younger not even in the school yet, but I am already eyeing potential Catholic high schools that are within reasonable driving distance. I had a monm approach me about this, her daughter attends public school and she is calls mother, she can help with the party, but under nno uncertain terms can "Santa Claus" be mentioned. Appalling. Thnakfully, in Good Shepherd Acamademy, Sants is talked about and displayed openely and Merry Christmas is not looked at as some sort of vulgar statement.
Just FYI, my daughter attends public school and typical songs presented at this time of year include Silent Night, Away in a Manger, Joy to the World, in addition to the Santa songs and such.