Does the FPÖ protect Christmas? Alarming words about tradition in the country!

Does the FPÖ protect Christmas? Alarming words about tradition in the country!

In a tense dispute over traditions and customs, the Freedom (FPÖ) and the People's Party (ÖVP) in Lower Austria have attracted public attention. On the occasion of the press conference entitled "Tradition as Mission", FPÖ state member Martin Antauer warned of the endangerment of Christmas and other traditions. Antauer criticized the ÖVP, which in his opinion did not stand behind the values ​​and customs for years. In 2015, when there was a wave of migrants, the FPÖ was the only party that warned of unbroken immigration, while the ÖVP applauded, as he emphasized, according to the message from apa -otot

Nikolo obligation in kindergartens

Just two weeks earlier, the ÖVP state captain Johanna Mikl-Leitner had decided on a service instruction to introduce a Nikolo obligation for all kindergartens in Lower Austria. This measure, which is considered a return to the roots and the celebrations of Christmas, is perceived as an important step towards preserving traditions. Mikl-Leitner emphasized that festivals such as Christmas and Santa Claus have to play a central role in customs. However, Antauer said massive concerns that such valuable traditions in schools and kindergartens are increasingly being pushed into the background. "We have to vehemently defend our values ​​and firmly," he explained and demanded a mandatory value training for educators when he referred to the problems in education policy, so reports Kurier .

The ÖVP quickly countered with the statement that its educators do not need any tuition from the FPÖ, as they already do excellent work and bring the traditions closer to the children. This debate now raises questions about the role of traditions in the modern education system and how different political views about customs and festivals dominate the public discussion.