It's a War on Christmas, Charlie Brown

In my kids' schools, concerts this time of year are called "Winter" or "Holiday" concerts. It's mostly, but not exclusively, Christmas-themed music, but they usually will have one or two African-esque pieces, one or two Hannukah pieces, and one or two completely secular pieces (e.g., "Finlandia"). As I understand it, they remain in compliance by: 1) not being exclusively Christmas; and 2) making the performances part of the academic study of music.

 

Would someone finally refute our fave Bircher O_T on the fall break issue, please

 

There was a specific description of "fall break" in the link he himself posted in an attempt to disprove its existence.

It has now transcended the mere mortals at SJ.

PS -- Good to see you!

 

We are universally blessed, right? I read it in my science book.

 

I was being sarcastic. And thanks.

 

Sam Adams is advertising Oktoberfest beer, the grocery stores are stocking Halloween candy. The Preparation for the War on Christmas is coming.

The War has a curious genesis. The people that brought you Thanksgiving are the people who started the War on Christmas.Christmas in Puritan New England - Wikipedia

 

I'll be in France for Christmas. La Guerre a Noel?

 

Revisiting Fall Break for just a moment. The first time I had a protracted time out of school was in 1992 at a uni in Kentucky. I was told it coincided with people going home to help with tobacco auctions, which in turn paid for tuition, etc.

A few years later, it seemed like everyone in the southeast had Fall Break.