Tag : Christmas Trees Banned
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title : Virginia's VA Christmas Trees Banned For Christian Symbolism, Nativity Scenes Not Mentioned
summary : Recently, there was a big uproar about a Christmas tree ban in a Virginia VA building. The ban noted that Christmas trees "promote the Christian religion," and so they weren't going to be allowed on what was apparently considered government property. The way that this battle has apparently come to a temporary close is that other symbols of the season must also be displayed so that the holiday is more all-inclusive. Never mind that it is called Christmas. In addition, the VA employees can still be punished if they are caught saying, "Merry Christmas" to anyone in a public area in the Virginia VA building -- including veterans.
date : Nov 24, 2015 05:18 PM EST
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title : Holiday Religious Expression Banned, Then Reinstated, at Virginia Veterans Affair Medical Center
summary : Salem Veterans Affair Medical Center managers in Virginia issued a statement to employees this week indicating Christmas trees and specific religious holiday decor would not be allowed in public office spaces this year, according to WSLS -TV on Friday. However, VA representatives quickly rescinded the directive yesterday, after meeting with office employees over backlash to the letter, and managers agreed to let Christmas decorations go up after all.
date : Nov 21, 2015 01:04 PM EST
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