| R 1100 Religion

The following guidelines are present for use when considering seasonal activities.

Seasonal themes may be emphasized such as winter festivals and celebrations, with examples from Western and non-Western cultures.Comparisons may be made with festivals at other times of the year:sun festivals, harvest festivals, Strassenfest, etc.Winter sports, plants, music, art, weather, New Year celebrations around the world, etc., may be appropriate.Imagination and creativity should be used in designing bulletin boards and room decorations in all buildings and offices.
Musical performances and music selected for classes which express the masterpieces in history and may have originated from religious thought should emphasize historical and aesthetic significance, and not provide a source for religious indoctrination or seasonal observance.
Museum exhibits may be presented in a historical context even thought they stem from a religious origin.The emphasis might be on local history or a comparative study of types of art production reflective of master artists or periods in the development of civilization.
Dances and creative drama productions that express the spirit of winter celebrations or that represent various peoples around the world who celebrate a mid-winter season may be appropriately done.