Sleigh Bells Ring as “Merry Christmas” Bill Passes Texas Legislature

On the brink of summer, defending Christmas is on the wish list of the Texas Legislature.

The House on Wednesday approved a bipartisan bill that aims to remove legal risks of saying "Merry Christmas" in Texas public schools.

Traditional holiday symbols, such as a menorah or nativity scene, would also win a nod of state support so long as more than one religion and a secular symbol are also reflected.

State Rep. Dwayne Bohac said the bill aims to protect schools from "ridiculous" lawsuits. Said the Houston Republican: "Teachers are fearful of calling a Christmas tree a Christmas tree."

Several Santa Claus impersonators, who were in the House gallery when the bill came up, rang sleigh bells upon the bill's passage.

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