Principal on leave after banning Christmas decorations, including candy canes and reindeer
The memo is signed "the (Unintentional) Grinch who stole Christmas (from Manchester)." It explains the policies: "I come from a place that Christmas and the like are not allowed in schools ... over the years in my educational career, this has evolved into the expectation for all educators." The memo's explanation of the candy cane's religious roots is commonly accepted but likely inaccurate, . The religious symbolism referenced was likely popularized after forms of candy canes were already common holiday treats, the publication says. The ...
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