Torog can you link your story? No where on google news search can I find anything relating to this. If it was true Fox, CNN would be all over this. Are we talking about just no decorations? Or are they eliminating the vacation time for the kids?

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If this is the article you are referring too why did you not post it in full as you are missing some key counter points in it. They are not being eliminated. And if half of the school is Arab then it does sound like nothing more then actual democracy at work.

"Robertson is hoping to strike compromises that will keep traditions alive and be culturally acceptable to all students -- nearly half of whom are of Arab descent at Columbus Manor, she says. Fewer than a third of students districtwide are of Arab descent, according to Smyth.

Following the example of Lieb Elementary School, Columbus Manor School will exchange the annual Halloween parade for a fall festival next month. The holiday gift bazaars at both schools also will remain, but they'll likely be moved to the PTA-sponsored after-school winter festival. And Santa's annual visit probably will be on a Saturday."