In many cases, the purely secular aspects of Christmas have also been banned from public schools. For example, in Newport Beach, Calif., the school district prohibited the hanging of lights on school buildings and trees this year. In Kent, Wash., the school district banned Christmas trees with decorations but said it would allow plain green trees to be put on display. It is important that parents, teachers and school administrators be informed about how religious holidays can be taught and observed in public schools. In sum, schools are encouraged to objectively teach about various religious traditions without attempting to persuade students to a particular belief.
Schools can also celebrate the secular aspects of the holidays.
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