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An elementary school principal in Oregon has reversed her prior decision banning Christmas trees and Santa Claus from her school. Principal Michele Zundel had removed a "giving tree" from the school over Thanksgiving break and replaced it with two snowmen, but her actions upset dozens of parents and people from around the country who contacted the school to express their concerns. We sent the principal a letter and now she has reversed her decision.

Principal Zundel explained in an email to a concerned supporter of Liberty Counsel who contacted her: "I am pleased to report that as a result of our community meeting last week, a Giving Tree once again decorates the halls of Bellview Elementary School. It is a Southern Oregon Peco Pine. Fortunately, this incident never interfered with the project. The 25 families will receive gifts and food for the holidays. Ironically, the reason I removed the tree was to create a greater sense of inclusion in our school. That decision had exactly the opposite effect. As a leader, I have an ongoing responsibility to reflect on the results of my actions, consider diverse feedback and occasionally, change course."

We applaud Principal Zundel for making the right decision to return Christmas to Bellview Elementary School. Leaders should do the right thing even if it means backing off wrong decisions to make them right. Christmas may be celebrated in public schools. To pretend like Christmas does not exist, or worse, to censor only the religious aspects of Christmas is wrong.

Help Save CHRISTmas!

Don't let the "grinches" take away your joy when millions of people around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. You can help Liberty Counsel preserve the meaning of Christmas. Order our Help Save Christmas Action Pack® from our online store for a donation of $25.00 or call toll-free to order: 800-671-1776.

This is your last chance to place an order and receive it before Christmas.

Help Save Christmas Action Pack

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"The Memo that Saved Christmas" - 2 legal memoranda about Christmas in public and the workplace.

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