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Acct. ID: 166099

Notice ID: 13061

Category: Interview

Posted: October 27th., 2005

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Halloween & the Toronto DSB

Proclaimed by: Maven
Proclaimed from: Toronto, Ontario

Proclamation...  City TV/Pulse24 did a segment on Wicca and how children are learning about it at school, especially during Halloween.
Here's an excerpt from the information on the site, and a link to the video.
End of a Tradition?
Halloween has got the Toronto District School Board spooked. They're so afraid the tradition will offend some religions they want schools to tone down the trick-or-treating. For the full story, click the video links.
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Info on Wicca:
Rituals:
Wiccaning: the naming and blessing of children.
Dedication: a public declaration of commitment to the gods and goddesses.
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Website: http://www.pulse24.com/News/Top_Story/20051027-014/page.asp
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