INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana schoolchildren could be learning about Christmas
in class if state lawmakers approve a bill to allow holiday celebrations in
schools.
The bill is set for a vote Wednesday morning in the state Senate’s education
committee.
The bill would specifically allow schools to teach the history of winter
celebrations such as Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Children and teachers
could exchange a “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Hanukkah” greeting in class,
and schools could decorate for the holidays if they don’t encourage any
particular religion.
Schools could also put up Nativity scenes if another religion also is
represented or there are secular decorations on display as well.