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| Haloween Canceled Posted by Ricky Egeland on 10/28, 12:35pm | ||
| As a follow-up to the recent article titled "Joyless Euroweeinies hate Halloween", let us look at an example of how some American weenies in Newton, MA, respond to the holiday. "The school's principal said yesterday he acceded to the complaints of a handful of parents who said that because the school's traditional Halloween celebrations offended their religious beliefs, they would not send their children to school if the revelry continued this year. ''Not everyone is going to agree with the decision, and I really understand that," said principal David Castelline, , who last year grew a beard and dressed up as Johnny Damon. ''But I felt the goal was really important to make it a respectful and open and welcoming place for all members of our community."" Notice that in order to satisfy "all members" of the community, the wishes of "a handful of parents" are granted. Is this a triumph for individuals? No. The right course of action for all parties would have played out correctly if the Halloween celebrations continued on schedule, and the "offended" parents kept their children home. Instead, the irrational fears of the minority group ruin the fun for everyone else. Also from the article: "Joel Packer, spokesman for the National Education Association, said the controversy is part of a contentious nationwide trend in which schools are trying to shorten or cancel holiday celebrations, either for religious reasons or to put more time into classroom work." For this school the Halloween celebration has been a 14 year tradition. I find it interesting but disturbing to consider that the celebration of Halloween, borrowed from old Pagan traditions by Christians, could rise to popularity in an early witch-burning America and now faces opposition on a seemingly national scale by modern Christians. | ||
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