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It's not yet July 4, but the debate over displaying religious symbols at New York City public schools over the Christmas season already has begun.
Under previously approved policy, Christmas trees are displayed alongside the Jewish menorah and the Islamic star and crescent.
But New York City Councilman Tony Avella, Democrat, is calling on the city's Department of Education to amend the current policy by replacing the Christmas tree with a nativity scene. He plans to introduce a formal resolution in the fall.
"Right now, the law calls for a menorah, star and crescent, and Christmas tree but specifically prohibits a nativity scene," Avella noted. "A menorah and a star and crescent are religious symbols. A Christmas tree is not."... CONT'D
Under previously approved policy, Christmas trees are displayed alongside the Jewish menorah and the Islamic star and crescent.
But New York City Councilman Tony Avella, Democrat, is calling on the city's Department of Education to amend the current policy by replacing the Christmas tree with a nativity scene. He plans to introduce a formal resolution in the fall.
"Right now, the law calls for a menorah, star and crescent, and Christmas tree but specifically prohibits a nativity scene," Avella noted. "A menorah and a star and crescent are religious symbols. A Christmas tree is not."... CONT'D