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Children in Newington, Connecticut are already setting their sights on Thanksgiving and Christmas after elementary schools in their New England town abruptly canceled this year’s Halloween festivities.
“Everyone’s politically correct now and you don’t want to insult anyone’s denomination or religion,” one parent told Fox.
Instead of invoking any sort of negative spiritual connotations that come with the name “Halloween,” Ruth Chaffee Elementary and the Anna Reynolds School will hold a “Fall Festival.” Kids can dress up at the “Fall Festival,” but must keep their costumes exclusive to characters from books.
“I think it’s ridiculous. I don’t find it to be a big religious thing, the kids just get together with their costumes and have fun. It’s not like they talk about much, it’s just a day to have fun at school,” another parent said.