The trip to see the famous ballet has been a tradition at the school for years, but apparently some felt the trip was improper because there is a Christmas tree on the stage. The issue came to a head at a PTA meeting last Tuesday night.
A source said some people were told they were being discriminatory if they supported their kids going to "The Nutcracker." Some parents of the second graders, said that they're also upset because PTA leaders secretly cancelled the field trip without telling anyone, but word spread.
PTA Co-President Barbara Bulfoni said, "In the past years there were parents complaints as 'The Nutcracker' has a religious content. I think we clarified with the parents." Some of the parents that pushed back against the decision are happy they won but are concerned it'll come up again next year. One PTA board member said they were considering stepping down over the controversy.
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4 comments:
Face palm.
I'm pretty sure you can find The Nutcracker in the bible. And the holy Christmas tree.
It's on the page after the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch, just before the proclamation against the evils of Monster energy drinks.
I am a non-Christian, but I love Christmas, Christmas trees, carols and I even like the Nativity scene. Stop doing to the Christians what they have been doing to us for centuries. Let them celebrate and stand back and be respectful. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
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