Customs and Christian traditions are now enshrined in the education plan for the little ones in Lower Austria – canceling festivals should therefore be taboo in the future!
“If you want to live here, you must respect our values and traditions.” After debates about moon bear festivals instead of St. Martin’s Day and crosses in classrooms and hospital rooms, state governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner is drawing a clear line. That is why Nikolaus & Co. now included in the education plan for kindergartens. As with the school curriculum, guidelines are given as to what content should be conveyed to the children.
Warning against misunderstood tolerance
This is also welcomed by experts. “Festivals convey values and a sense of belonging,” emphasizes educator Christina Steinböck from Asperhofen in the Tulln district. However, misunderstood tolerance of other cultures denies children the opportunity to experience the values we uphold.
The majority of the population for Christian festivals
The ÖVP has a large majority behind this measure. This is confirmed by opinion researcher Christoph Haselmayer, whose IFDD has found that 90 percent of the population in Lower Austria believes it is right to celebrate Christmas, Easter, St. Nicholas and St. Martin’s Day in kindergartens. More than two-thirds are also in favor of crosses being present in public buildings as a cultural symbol.
Freedomites flirt with Krampus
With so much connection with tradition, the coalition partner obviously does not want to be left behind. The Freedom Party tends to warm up to the Krampus: “This is an old custom from the Eastern Alpine region,” says Vice President Udo Landbauer, stressing that Nikolo’s shaggy companion should not be banned from kindergartens and schools either.
Source: Krone
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