tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903188381073271553.post4264947238495884597..comments2024-01-26T03:00:31.453-07:00Comments on Notes from Jennie's Desk: The Multi-cultural Holiday DilemmaMaryJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422937465823421283noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903188381073271553.post-6709248763320282132011-12-21T11:02:02.365-07:002011-12-21T11:02:02.365-07:00I have learned much about Kwanza and Hannukah from...I have learned much about Kwanza and Hannukah from my kids as they learn at school. It is fascinating to me, and I love that my kids learn it. I feel grateful that at our school there is at least a small mention of what Christmas is, but so important to teach at home. As I read your post, though, I thought wouldn't it be wonderful if we could all just enjoy one another, and each others beliefs without feeling injured or accused of being wrong. I wish we could enjoy all beauty around us, even if it is different than that which we cherish. Thank you for your posts, they cause me to think and enjoy!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709585518721850243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903188381073271553.post-2369826364537768362011-12-15T19:49:37.434-07:002011-12-15T19:49:37.434-07:00As we've moved around we have experienced a va...As we've moved around we have experienced a variety of school districts and their "holiday" celebrations. I grew up in New England singing hannukah and christmas songs in school and enjoying them. Now my children go to school and with only 1 district as an exception they learn and sing Hannukah, Eid, Ramadan,and Kwanza songs but are not allowed to sing Christian Christmas songs. I love my children learning these songs and about the cultures and religions they reflect but I resent the exclusion of my beliefs. As Christians celebrating Christmas we are expected to be the silent majority. It drives me NUTS and makes me sad.violetteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01518439988222598643noreply@blogger.com