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 on the University of Minnesota's e-mail to administrators concerning Christmas/holiday/winter celebrations on campus?

I got a copy of the e-mail above from the U. The memo basically encourages the avoidance of Christmas/religious themes in decorations and celebrations. (It specifically mentions religious elements, but also includes suggests avoiding words such as "holiday" and icons such as "Santa.")

Some folks in the piece, and in KSTP's comment section, 

After asking for it yesterday, I got a statement from the university -- dated today -- explaining the guidelines. (Caused a little ruckus, I guess.)

So ... how does that all square with the recent performance below?

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Seen this KSTP news story on the University of Minnesota’s e-mail to administrators concerning Christmas/holiday/winter celebrations on campus? I got a copy of the e-mail above from the U. The memo basically encourages the avoidance of Christmas/religious themes in decorations and celebrations. (It specifically mentions religious elements, but also includes suggests avoiding words such as…

The UMN holiday-celebration memo that miffed a few folks

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