I think as teachers we all need to be more aware of the fact that not every child in our classrooms comes from the same or similar environment as we do. I try to pass that awareness along to the teacher-ed students who come through my classes. This past week, I had a young woman thank me for talking to the class about this subject. The books I choose, not religious titles, do give loads of information about me to my students. It didn't have a religious theme to it.
Religion is always about culture.
I don't put up any christmas stuff in my classroom. Make no mistake. I enjoy Christmas as much as anyone. And I know all the carols by heart. And it is not enough to FEEl that tolerace.