christmas at rhyddings or not

broadhurst7173 · 12-12-2007, 17:47

is rhyddings the only school that doesnt really celebrate christmas for the kids, ie no xmas, no tree in the main hall but when its eid they have banners and slideshows in the hall, this doesnt seem fair as we arent muslims and dont celebrate eid, and christmas is a time when christ was born and being catholic is my religion.

thomas.lee · 12-12-2007, 18:03

Because, "Muslims may be offended by the Christmas celebrations". And if we don't allow Muslims to celebrate Eid, we're being Racist obviously.. =)

mez · 12-12-2007, 18:08

my g/daughter is working at broadfield s/school & they have some christmas tree's there, & yes muslims do attend that school, the children have double celebrations as they celebrate eid too.

Eric · 12-12-2007, 20:36

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Originally Posted by thomas.lee

Because, "Muslims may be offended by the Christmas celebrations". And if we don't allow Muslims to celebrate Eid, we're being Racist obviously.. =)

"We are being challenged by Islam these years. Globally as well as locally.
There is something impressive about people for whom religion imbues their existence from dusk to dawn, from cradle to grave ... There is something endearing about people who give themselves up completely to their faith. But there is likewise something frightening about such a totality which also is a feature of Islam. A counterbalance has to be found, and one has to, at times, run the risk of having unflattering labels placed on you. For there are some things for which one should display no tolerance. And when we are tolerant, we must know whether it is because of convenience or conviction."

Margrethe ll of Denmark.

Merry Christmas/Joyeux Noel.

cashman · 12-12-2007, 20:41

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Originally Posted by broadhurst7173

is rhyddings the only school that doesnt really celebrate christmas for the kids, ie no xmas, no tree in the main hall but when its eid they have banners and slideshows in the hall, this doesnt seem fair as we arent muslims and dont celebrate eid, and christmas is a time when christ was born and being catholic is my religion.

if thats the case its bloody disgusting, both xmas n eid should be celebrated in school if there are mixed religions, this is P.C. gone mad AGAIN.

broadhurst7173 · 12-12-2007, 20:45

it offends me that my children cant celebrate at school but the asians can, i dont make a fuss when they celebrate eid, so why is a fuss made when we want to celebrate, its this that is going to cause intolerance and racism in my opinion, why doesnt it matter if we are offended.

emamum · 12-12-2007, 20:46

the schools i have worked in have celebrates both, it is a good time to teach the children about different religions, cultures and beliefs.....

cashman · 12-12-2007, 20:48

it does matter if we are offended broadhurst, just not to the gutless policical animals that we vote for.

broadhurst7173 · 12-12-2007, 20:48

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Originally Posted by mez

my g/daughter is working at broadfield s/school & they have some christmas tree's there, & yes muslims do attend that school, the children have double celebrations as they celebrate eid too.

i have a daughter at special school, she is autistic and they celebrate no problem, it just seems to be rhyddings, they have in a few classes a few deccies, but not in the main hall. broadfield is a great school i tried to get my daughter in as its just on my doorstep but i was unlucky, although they gave advice to the school i got her about her problems.

Margaret Pilkington · 12-12-2007, 20:49

Telephone the school and ask them directly what their policy is about religious celebrations.

broadhurst7173 · 12-12-2007, 20:50

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Originally Posted by cashman

it does matter if we are offended broadhurst, just not to the gutless policical animals that we vote for.

how do they expect us all to get on if they are creating all this tension,

broadhurst7173 · 12-12-2007, 20:51

i will do margaret, also when its eid the asians get time off but not ours, veen though at christmas they are all off, i dont get it.

cashman · 12-12-2007, 20:52

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Originally Posted by broadhurst7173

how do they expect us all to get on if they are creating all this tension,

us all getting on is not a big vote winner i think.

Neil · 12-12-2007, 20:53

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Originally Posted by cashman

if thats the case its bloody disgusting, both xmas n eid should be celebrated in school if there are mixed religions, this is P.C. gone mad AGAIN.

None of them should be celebrated in school. I don't agree in forced religion in any way, shape or form.

emamum · 12-12-2007, 20:56

its not forced.. parents can opt their children out of anything they dont agree with, children are taught about many different religions, we celebrated passover, despite the fact there are no jewish children in the school....