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I have a student in my class that is a Jahovah's Witness and we had a group picture made. My intent was to send this picture as a Christmas card to all the teachers in the school. I would like to know how I can word the card so not to be too Chrismasy and offend the student and upset her parents?
If you had told the JW in your class the picture would be used as a Christmas card they may have well refused to be in the picture.
Why make an exception on what you write on the card because of one JW student. Would not the other students, parents and teachers be upset if you did not wish them a Merry Christmas on the card? Would you be as bothered if you had a Muslim, Jew, or Hindu or even an atheist, in your class?
Of course the card you give the JW you could just write "Have a Happy Holiday".
Also you do not know if the students parents may be receiving cards from others as well. Maybe from non-JW relatives and friends,or even from their own workplace.
JW's are quite happy to receive Christmas bonuses and gifts, like a turkey from employers. So I can't see one card bothering them.
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| Rating(1-10) | Knowledgeability = 8 | Clarity of Response = 8 | Politeness = 6 |
| Comment | I did tell the student that the picture might be used as a christmas card but she's a child. Her father is a teacher where I work and I had planned to ask his opinion of making it simple his opinion of the wording. I had to read the response twice to figure out that the volunteer seemed offended and I in turn was offended that the volunteer questioned me about my concern if my student aide were of another faith. Most other faiths are clear and have some kind of clear message on how they stand. However, since JW's don't celebrate any event but seem to be ok with accepting gifts as long as they are not wrapped, etc., I respectably just wanted the student to be included instead of not having her in the picture. I don't even think using "Happy Holidays" will be acceptable. I've decided to use an "apple" format that was red with a 2008 calendar and said, "A Gift for you, From ...", in green. There is no Christmas wording indicated and I think a useable gift will be accepted. | ||
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Gordon Cook
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Questions on Jehovah's Witnesses teachings, doctrines and culture
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Spent 30 years as a Jehovah's Witness.
Still have family who are Jehovah's WItnesses.
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