Christmas Freedom
Protest withdrawal means kids can sing 'Silent Night'
Associated Press
Dec. 14, 2004 08:30 AM
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Some New Jersey school kids will be singing "Silent Night."
The Egg Harbor Township board voted 7-0 Monday night to put the song back in the program at Slaybaugh elementary.
A parent had complained about the religious nature of "Silent Night," then withdrew his objection Monday.
School officials note this week's holiday music program also includes songs about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
Kindergarten teacher Kathy Waszen says the kids didn't know about the controversy. She adds their little faces light up when they sing the Christmas carol.
Associated Press
Dec. 14, 2004 08:30 AM
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Some New Jersey school kids will be singing "Silent Night."
The Egg Harbor Township board voted 7-0 Monday night to put the song back in the program at Slaybaugh elementary.
A parent had complained about the religious nature of "Silent Night," then withdrew his objection Monday.
School officials note this week's holiday music program also includes songs about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
Kindergarten teacher Kathy Waszen says the kids didn't know about the controversy. She adds their little faces light up when they sing the Christmas carol.
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