Louisiana § RS 17:2118 - Celebrations in winter
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:2118 — Celebrations in winter, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 17:2118. Celebrations in winter
A. A school board may educate students about the history of traditional celebrations in winter and allow students and district staff to offer traditional greetings regarding the celebrations, including but not limited to:
(1) Merry Christmas.
(2) Happy Hanukkah.
(3) Happy holidays.
(4) Happy Kwanzaa.
B. Except as provided by Subsection C of this Section, a school board may display on school property scenes or symbols associated with traditional celebrations in winter, including a menorah or a Christmas image such as a nativity scene or Christmas tree, if the display includes a scene or symbol of at least one of the following:
(1) More than one religion.
(2) One religion and at least one secular scene or symbol.
C. A display relating to a traditional celebration may not include a message that encourages adherence to a particular religious belief.
Acts 2014, No. 425, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 17:2118 ("Celebrations in winter") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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