Public opinion polling shows most Americans believe public school students ought to be able to celebrate Christmas.
Rasmussen Reports’ latest national survey found 68% of American adults believe Christmas should be celebrated in public schools. That figure is down slightly from a little over a decade ago, but on the whole it’s clear Americans overwhelmingly support Christmas celebrations.
These poll numbers come despite decades of work by groups like the Freedom From Religion Foundation who want to block Christmas displays and celebrations on public school campuses and elsewhere.
But courts have said that schools and local governments can celebrate Christmas — including by placing Nativity scenes and similar decorations on public property.
The U.S. Constitution lets public school students celebrate Christmas. And most Americans approve of Christmas celebrations at school. That’s a good thing.
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