According to the establishment clause, how would displaying a "happy holidays” sign in class be viewed?
a) the display violates the clause because it celebrates christianity.
b) the display does not violate the clause because it is secular.
c) the display does not violate the clause because it is store-bought.
d) the display violates the clause because holidays are forbidden in schools.

Correct answer choice is :

Though the Constitution explicitly prohibits an organized government religion, each year during the holiday season, we see the necessary cooperation between government and religion.  Almost every school and classroom has a holiday display, as do most cities.  It has been shown that following the holiday season in such a fashion is a form of governmental assistance for religion.  The opposite case is that government impartiality does not mean that government must be an hostility toward religion.