So religious christmas songs being taught in public schools?

[rurallib]

I went to my mentee's Christmas choral show and the songs were @ half religious.
For me I thought not a big deal, since they were used to teach music not religion.
But I was wondering what your thoughts were?

[kimi]

1. I noticed a change in school Christmas programs

several years back. Now totally neutral songs are sung or played, ala Rudolph, Frosty, White Christmases, O Christmas Trees, Jingle Bells - although come to think of it, the word "Christmas" is never used in programs anymore, something generic like "Winter Festival" or such is used. I can understand that, but it was around the same time that Halloween celebrations were shelved also, in favor of Harvest Concerts, etc. But then, I live in a large urban area where there are lots of Muslim or Jewish or Hindu students . Maybe that trend will travel to rural areas one day as well.

[GreenPartyVoter]

2. We do Christmas, Hannukkah, and Kwanzaa aongs. I think there might have been a Solstice poem one

year. They keep things a pretty good mix of different religions along with nonreligious stuff. A little something for everyone.

Since no one complains I guess it is working out ok.

Editing to add that we are a rural school. Grades K-8, 53 kids.

[Odin2005]

3. I got detention in High School once from throwing a fit over it, LOL.

My typical Aspie self, not understanding why everyone was getting upset because I was demanding that the 1st Amendment to be strictly adhered to. :rofl:

[Tobin S.]

4. I was in the choir in 5th and 6th grade in a public school

And we sang several religious Christmas songs for events at the school for relatives. This was in the early 80s.

[elleng]

5. My high school chorus sang Messiah.

Great experience for us all! (except maybe my father!)