Religious Freedom Chanukah Q&A This online guide has been created to help parents deal effectively with the challenges of religion in their children's public schools because no child should ever be made to feel like a stranger in his or her classroom. Related Issues December Dilemma: Guidelines for Public Schools During the December Holidays Teaching About Chanukah Activities for Chanukah: Food and Games Chanukah Q&A My child’s teacher asked me to present Chanukah to the class. What is legal and appropriate? Should a teacher ask students to explain their religious holidays to their classes? What is excessive when it comes to Christmas decorations on handouts and in the classroom? Is it appropriate for teachers to hold Christmas parties and to allow those who don’t observe to be excused? Is it appropriate for a teacher to assign compositions with religious themes such as "What Christmas Means to Me"? How do I tell if a holiday concert is promoting a particular religion? Is it acceptable for a public school administrator to decorate his office with a Christmas tree and a nativity scene? Related Materials  E-Mail This Report   Home | Search | About ADL | Contact ADL | Privacy Policy

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