Recognition of and Education Regarding Traditional Winter Celebrations

1. Law
2. Tennessee Code
3. Education
4. Elementary and Secondary Education
5. Curriculum Generally
6. Recognition of and Education Regarding Traditional Winter Celebrations

1. An LEA may educate students about the history of traditional winter celebrations and allow students and LEA staff to offer traditional greetings regarding the celebrations, including, but not limited to:
   1. “Merry Christmas”;
   2. “Happy Hanukkah”; and
   3. “Happy holidays”.
2. Except as provided in subsection (c), an LEA may display on school property scenes or symbols associated with traditional winter celebrations, including a menorah or a Christmas image such as a nativity scene or Christmas tree, if the display includes a scene or symbol of:
   1. More than one (1) religion; or
   2. One (1) religion and at least one (1) secular scene or symbol.
3. A display relating to a traditional winter celebration may not include a message that encourages adherence to a particular religious belief.

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