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  • Anger Rises Over Rumors Of School Nixing Halloween

    10/04/2007 5:21:36 AM PDT · by Puppage · 54 replies · 1,122+ views
    CBS2 Chicago ^ | 10/4/07 | Puppage
    OAK LAWN, Ill. Parents in Oak Lawn sounded off Tuesday night about what they see as an assault on traditional American celebrations. At issue is whether Halloween and Christmas celebrations are insensitive to school children who are Muslim. As CBS 2's Derrick Blakley reports, the school board held an emergency meeting Tuesday night. Almost a month before Halloween, some Oak Lawn homes are already decorated with pumpkins, ghosts and goblins. But rumors that Ridgefield School District 122 may soon ban in-school Halloween and Christmas have infuriated many parents and area residents. "They're trying to take away holidays and stuff for...