Santa Banned from School

This is the land of the free and if you can't do things such as go to a school dressed as santa then there is something wrong with this country. This country has so many different types of people with so many types of religous beliefs its insane. America was based on christianity and if they start banning things that are related to it because it offends someone else then America has lost what it was based on. I feel that the people that are mainly offended are the ones that moved here from another country not the ones that were originally here and if you are going to move to another country then you are going to have accept their beliefs and deal with them. If you don't like them then get out of that country and go back to where you came from. I know this sounds racist,but I mean if I was to move to some other country I would be expected to accept their beliefs and if I didn't then that would just be my problem. Would they change everything on account of hell no they wouldn't so I don't see why America should change any of its original beliefs for anyone.

According to Separation of Church and State, the school should not have been having a holiday party to begin with. You all seem to want it both ways. You want freedom, as long as it's for you and no one else.

Hi! This is how I see it. Perhaps the parent did not clear this with the teacher and just decided on his own that he would do this. I don't see many schools allowing that without making arrangements first. I would not be offended. Actually, I would be grateful because I am not doing santa with my daughter. I am being truthful with her that he is, as she says, "pretend."

so i guess when halloween comes around thats the only time you can dress as santa? well i tell you one thing i came from a religious background and we supported the santa theory and if anyone is offended by that then i guess they should mind there own business. i dont go telling them not to celebrate there beliefs and i sure dont go to other countries and tell them how to believe.most countries would shoot you in the streets for that kind of thing. I know i was in the military and the places i've been they would arrest you for desecrating there beliefs.Maybe that is what we should do here in America.Oh yeah thats right we cant its the land of the free and all that. well i say then if its freedom we support here then lets start now put In God We Trust back where its always been. Our forfathers would roll in there graves to see how we bow down to satisfy different cultures.So now i'm supposed to give up my rights,to appease others ok now i just lost my rights.So where does it end.When we give it all up and just let people dictate what this country was founded upon.People from all over move here because of what we stand for now they live here they want us to change.....I say stop it now before its to late.

I think that by the principal not letting the father go to the party dressed as santa, the principal offended his tradition. This country has become so sensitive that we can't even let people openly celebrate their own traditions, for fear of offending someone elses traditions. Well, the only thing I really have to say to that is, America is a melting pot, and if someone gets offended by someone else practicing their traditions, then they should've never come to this country to begin with.

i totaly agree this is america and these are or beliefs why do we have to acomadate everyone

Wow, since when has santa had anything to do with a religious belief. First time I heard of that one. Anyways, what's the difference between santa and a clown. None, it's just that one bears gift on a religious holiday.

I am from India and we also face such problems regarding traditions due to diversity in cultures. We have proper moral brigades running here and even authorities are at loss to control them. I am not a christian but my son believes in Santa and for past so many years I have been giving him a 5RS coin for tooth fairy and buying him presents from Santa. I love the spirit of this festival. Though I do not go to mass and all but greet all my christian friends that day. I even make a cake for my son. I think its a time to rejoice not hurt sentiments. I celebrate ID and Diwali with equal Zeal. I hate people who in name of sentiments promote hate and indulge in vandalism. HEre Valentine day becomes a day for the moral brigades to create tension in the city. WHile i see nothing wrong in going out and celebrating the day with someone you love. I think with diversity in cultures and freedom of speech many people just try to misuse these for their own benefits.I feel school children would have felt happier to find Santa among them principal was utterly wrong in denying him to enter the school. With such close minded gaurdians its really difficult to overcome racial prejudices.

It is kinda sad isn't it. But will say if God can't go to school then guess it is fair that Santa can't go either. People scream it isn't fair to allow this it isn't fair to allow this. It goes against our belief. Well what about everyone elses beliefs. I see it this way. You don't believe in God then when the flag salute is sad don't say it. If a teacher wants to pray over her class before it starts and you don't believe then don't bow your head. Every one screams equal rights and everyone gets their rights but the Christian....sad sad

I think the approach of school is not right. Is there any children who dont loves santa although he/she is christian or not. The Festivals are open up for all and not limited to particulars.

We should not try to appease every one. If they dont want to see christian tradition, they can send their kids to exclusive schools.

I don't get that same feeling. A school is different than an entire society. Santa Claus is every where, shopping malls, toy stores, TV. There isn't any shortage of sightings. I think the school was trying it's best not to forget those children who's family have different beliefs than most. Remember, not all families are into the Santa thing. Some Christian families find it offensive just as some non-Christian families do. I don't see any wrong here on the school's part, the principal was doing what she thought was best for her all of her students. I don't think this was a appease everyone situation, it was more like a let's keep the school a school situation and the parents can take their children to go see Santa if they wish.

I think it would have been a better idea to let Santa Claus in to greet all the children. Children know nothing about religions or divisions and it would have been great fun for them all. I never looked on Santa as anything to do with the religious aspect of Christmas to be honest with you. I don't know why. In Ireland, we have a hospital that was very famous for it's crib and thousands of people would flock to see it. Last year it was decided that because of all the foreign nationals now living here that the crib would be moved out of the hospital for fear of causing offence. But in taking this decision they angered a lot of people. I think that the everyones religions and customs should be respected. If I went to live in another country I would not expect them to start moving religious icons out of my sight or changing their way of doing things in schools just because my children are in the school. I'd like my children to be catered for, but I'd also like them to appreciate others' beliefs.

This is happening so much everywhere. My daughters school also wouldn't allow Santa or a play, or any of the things my oldest 21, did. The funny thing is, she came home today, her last day before the break for Christmas, and they had colored a nativity scene. What sense does that make? If your going to stop it, you can't be choosey about which parts you stop and which parts you don't. I believe everyone has a right to there own religeous beliefs, or not to believe anything at all, and to worship there own Holidays. I just don't believe Christmas Decorations and Santa Cluas is not something they aren't going to see everywhere they go. There ain't no gettin around that one..And it has been done in the schools for many, many years and most turned out just fine. Might have been a few traumatized children come out of it, but hey..For real, it is a Holiday that you can't get around in the United States at least. It's big, and getting too big by the way...lol It's all about the stuff now..

Since when is Santa Claus a part of Christian religion? Sure he comes at Christmas, so goes the story, but it isn't a religious thing at all. I think that decision is ridiculous.

Wow.... that's insane... I've also heard that either teachers won't be allowed or aren't allowed now to say Merry Christmas to their students because it has to do with God..... people these days are just crazy!

No we should not appease everyone. We should stick by the laws and traditions that this country was founded on. If they dont like it. So what!

I'm all for freedom of religion, but it's ridiculous how often the "someone might get offended" card gets played. I celebrate Christmas, but I don't get offended by symbols of other holiday celebrations. If I can handle it, I think others should be able to handle it too.

The principal is an idiot. Santa has nothing to do with Christianity.

didn't the "Holiday" Party in the school in Fairfax, VA offend anyone? just a thought...Christmas, being a Christian tradition and all. why was there a "Holiday" party to begin with? oh, well, i'll probably never figure it out. but really, you don't end up losing all traditions and practices because you can't practice those things publicly. we always go home don't we? so keep practicing your traditions at home. but if you really want to...keep practicing it publicly. you'll only offend the others. it's not like you'll get persecuted and thrown into a lion's den or fight a gladiator hehehehehehhehe just my two cents