Why do the schools have a "Christmas Break?" Why not a Yule Vacation or a Winter Solstice Break? Why can't we have a Hannuhka Vacation or Ramadan Break? And who says it can't be Kwanza Break?
Anyways, Blessed Yule/Winter Solstice to all who will celebrate it this year!
2006-12-20 07:31:14 · 21 answers · asked by lavos1412 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Um, because
Kwanzaa doesn't start until after Christmas, for one.
Ramadan lasts like a month, that's a lot of school to miss
Hannukah lasts quite awhile, too.
America was founded as a Christian society, therefore Christianity is the primary religion.
Christmas falls almost in the middle of all the other holidays.
And, if it makes you happy, can I say Holiday Break instead of Christmas Break?
Plus, it's no school. Relish in this time off.
2006-12-20 07:32:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
When Christmas break started there were few other religions in the country. (some but not as many as now) The people in charge in the government decided on the rules. (They would obviously go with what suited themselves.)
Are you also complaining that in Muslim countries there is no Yule/Winter solstice break. How about in other countries where the main religion is something other than Christian, or in countries where religion isn't allowed? Does that bother you as well?
The country has run that way for a long time and if it bugs you then perhaps you should find a country that has a break you find better. Had I been born in a country that was Muslim I would hardly complain about them celebrating their religion. If I moved to a country I would hardly expect them to change the rules to accomodate me.
Ok, now everyone can get mad at this response.
By the way, where I live the public schools don't have a Christmas break, they have a winter break. (Only the Catholics schools have a Christmas break and I think that would be their choice)
2006-12-20 07:37:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Lynx...America was founded as a secular nation and as added support the Founding Fathers were Free Masons not Christians.
I agree though. I don't see the need to call it Christmas Break or specify any holiday. I'm actually gearing up to celebrate the Yule tonight at midnight and I am lucky that my last final was today. I don't think I will be as lucky as other holidays come and go. I know more schools now are calling it Winter Break, which I can deal with. I just don't know why so many Christians are getting worked up about it though. It is just a name of the time that you get off. Who cares what religion is it. Celebrate your holiday and be happy.
~Merry Meet, Merry Part, Merrt Meet Again~
Blessed Be!
Blessed Yule!
2006-12-20 07:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by B-love 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think most schools have gone to the broader "Winter Break". I knew all of one Jewish kid growing up, and she was always completely left out when we were doing our Christmas celebrations at school (yes, I grew up in the '70s when they were still doing that). Since I'm severely outnumbered by Christians in my family and social circle, I have to say THANK YOU for wishing me a Blessed Yule!!! I'll probably only get one or two more this whole season!
A Blessed Yule right back at you!
)O(
2006-12-20 07:35:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The official name is now Winter Break. You're not allowed to call it a Christmas break. It's just still called that because it's been called that for so many years and this "Winter Break" thing is still new.
Christmas has alwasy been on the same day. I think Soltice varies on days, and I know Hannakah does. A set day was always better. Plus, we celebrated Christmas because Christianity was the dominate religion.
2006-12-20 07:40:34 · answer #5 · answered by sister steph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most K-12 schools are still in session over Yule. If I ever have kids though, I will let them stay home for the holiday! I'll let them stay home for Ostara as well.
My university has a long enough break from classes that Yule is off this year, but all of the offices (including the one I work in) is still open. (The office is closed on Christmas though.) I'm taking the day off on Friday, but I'm loosing that day's pay. Instead, I'm not taking any lunch breaks this week so I only loose 4 hours of pay.
I wish I could skip out on class for Ostara though, but I really can't afford to miss class, and what are the chances that it lines up with Easter?
I'm all for holidays, but I wish our schools and places of work would respect more of them and not just the Christian ones!
2006-12-20 07:32:49 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. Pears 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Remember, Christianity was the accepted way of doing things for 2000 years. Thats why its Christmas. Its slowly moving away from that to become the Winter Holidays so thats more all encompassing but its not there yet.
2006-12-20 07:40:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, most schools don't have a "Christmas Break" anymore. It's now a "Winter Break."
Also, it depends on where you live what "breaks" there are. In south Florida, the schools close for all Jewish holidays (large Jewish population).
2006-12-20 07:36:10 · answer #8 · answered by Voodoid 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LMAO. holliday break is what it should be called. that way we dont offend anyone. im sure if we did though more christians would whine about it then not. i think thats why keep it the same. everyone else doesnt really care, they get time off.
lady above me - >> where do u live? here we get 2 weeks for winter vacation. kids started vacation this week.
2006-12-20 07:32:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Its actually called Winter Break for the exactly reason that you're complaining about.
2006-12-20 07:35:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋