A
note to school districts which choose to take "Christmas" out of
our American Schools:
Christmas IS an AMERICAN
holiday. It is a federally declared
holiday - called "Christmas" in legislation
and in national documents. 11 times,
executive orders have declared "Christmas"
a national holiday.
At a time when our nation
is experiencing refreshing renewal of patriotism
and faith, when we struggle to free the people
of Iraq, we find it a sad commentary on a
school district that chooses to fold to the
forces that would dilute our precious heritage.
Our schools are in the business of preparing
the leaders of tomorrow, of instilling patriotism
and good citizenship. Sending and supporting
policy that prevents the edification of country
and faith in the USA flies in the face of
our great nation's motto, "In God We Trust."
As we read the resolution
from the Texas State Board of Education of
November 9, 2001, we wonder where these ideals
were when our schools planned for holiday
activities. On June 13, 2013, Governor
Rick Perry has signed the Merry Christmas
Bill!
We are thankful to live
in Texas where Christmas is still included
in our curriculum and urge other states to
carefully reexamine directives sent to schools,
directives which lead to faulty policies that
exclude Christmas and prohibit the uttering
of the word, Christmas. We also suggest
this time of year -- Christmas
-- is not "winter festival" or some
other diluted or abbreviated excuse for a
party. Finally, we request that you
clearly inform schools that it is legal and
appropriate to call this time of year in the
United States of America what it is:
Christmas.
So
you see, "Christmas" and "God" are NOT bad words,
regardless what a few misguided individuals would have you believe!
Our nation is not complete without them!
