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The Constitution and Christmas. Frequently Asked Questions. by Matthew McReynolds, PJI Staff Attorney

Note: This analysis is based primarily on cases arising from the U.S. Supreme Court and the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, whose decisions are binding in California, Arizona, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories in the Pacific. Because the Ninth Circuit has issued some of the most restrictive decisions in the country when it comes to separation of church and state, otherjurisdictions may be more tolerant of religious expression.

Q: Should public schools downplay the celebration of Christmas so as not to offend anyone?

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