5th grade pupils of kings park intermediate school in Long Island (NY) beautifully sang " Silent Night " without christian words like " Christ the savior, Virgin mother and holy infant" at the school end of year Christmas carol.
The reason for altering the song, organisers explained,it was to avoid offending non-christians of the school.
Contrary to the intention of their actions,many parents were upset to hear the children sing an altered version of the popular chritmas song.Some of the angered parents reportedly walked out of the performance.
Many others expressed their disappointment at the school authourities for taking such actions without taking into consideration the feelings of christians but only focusing on non-christians.
" they could have chosen other sircular christmas song if indeed they meant not to offend any religion.instead of editing the original lyrics of the song and making it look like there is something wrong with it" a concerned parent
Shared her toughts on the issue with Maame Afua.
However, kings park school supritendent and the principal of the Ralph J.Osgood Intermediate school have since apolozised, admitting it was a mistake to edit the song and promised it wont happen again. -CBS NEW YORK.
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