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‘Silent Night’ silenced, ‘Merry Christmas’ censored, candy-cane story spiked
Posted: December 19, 2005
10:35 p.m. Eastern
© 2005
WorldNetDaily.com
The
war on Christmas continues to rage in America’s public schools, but so does the counteroffensive.
In Mine Hill, N.J., elementary school officials changed the title and words to “Silent Night” in its “X-mas Files” concert program. They are also accused of forbidding students from writing “Merry Christmas” in class in English – only the Spanish translation of Feliz Navidad was permitted, according to parents. Students were encouraged to bring in music selections, but cautioned not to choose any “religious” songs.
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