Yesterday there was a story in The Republic , speaking of the choice of an Italian school not to organize the usual Christmas party for "respect for the children of other religions present Class:
kindergarten there are many children whose parents are not Christians and so the teachers decided not to make the traditional Christmas party open to families. Children, moreover, will not be taught songs about Jesus and Bethlehem, but only those who speak of reindeer and Santa Claus. The decision by the municipal nursery school teachers via the Armed Forces 59 però non piace a tutti. A quei genitori che si lamentano, sostenendo che «la festa di Natale non fa male a nessuno», la direzione risponde con una lettera: la tradizionale “canzoncina per le mamme” non si farà, «data la presenza di un’alta percentuale di bambini appartenenti ad altre culture e religioni — si legge — e di stranieri appena ammessi alla frequenza, che non parlano neppure italiano».Non è la prima volta che si sentono questo tipo di discussioni. L'anno scorso, anche a Londra parlavano di non avere i tradizionali addobbi e luci di natale per "non urtare" la sensibilità delle persone di altre religioni.
So che alcune persone di altre religioni approvano di these choices because for them it is not acceptable that their children learn things related to Catholicism. I personally have many doubts about this type of reasoning. I think about another religion, or better yet, learn about other religions, is not only beautiful, but it is essential for the multicultural and multi-religious society. For children celebrate religious holidays together is the most beautiful way to respect and value our differences.
In my opinion, to meet children of other religions and cultures present in the classroom, it is important to celebrate not only Christmas but also the other parties. L ' Idd of Muslims, Sikhs Gurupurab , Deewali and Holi for Hindus, are opportunities for children to learn other religions through the joy of the holidays. The multi-religious and multicultural societies, they need to know one another and not "ignorance of" creating ghettos.
The solution is not to have the decorations and the Christmas lights on the roads. The solution is to allow the different religious communities in our cities, have the opportunity to practice their religion and celebrate their religious festivals, in a manner respectful of civic values \u200b\u200bin the countries where they have chosen to live without fear and provoke reactions.
Having a party more, it does not hurt anyone. Hurt the walls and mistrust that are hidden in our hearts.
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