Anyone see any sense in a school district banning the colors red and green from a "Winter Break" party? It seems the 'rationale' was to protect the children from that one December holiday that begins with a 'C':

He says parents have been verbally told the reason for the color restriction was to shun traditional Christmas red and green. Last week, a note went home with students asking parents to bring certain items for the party. Two items listed that some were asked to supply were: "One package small white plates" and "One package white napkins."

Food being requested included a dozen sugar cookies and a bag of Hersey's kisses. Liberty Legal Institute says the parents were told not to include any colored icing on the cookies, while Alliance Defense Fund reports children were told not to wear red and green clothing to the party.

It continues to amaze me that some feel the best way to make atheists and followers of minority religions (Judaism, Islam) feel comfortable is to promote their ideas and holidays while denying the existance of Christmas. I remember the world religion unit in 5th grade where we learned the basics of many different major religions. Teaching that is not a problem and I don't even mind if they note the winter holidays of Chanukah and Eid, as long as they don't discriminate against Christmas along the way.

Celebrating diversity is hardly served when one segement of society is prohibited from expressing itself.

(Hat-tip to the Mad Tech)