Bring Your Bible to School Day

October 2, Thursday

Bring Your Bible to School Day
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Bring Your Bible to School Day is an annual event in the United States that takes place in early October. On this day, students in Christian schools and public educational institutions are encouraged to bring their Bible and openly express their faith. The event is organized by Focus on the Family.

Goals of the holiday

* Support for freedom of religion in educational institutions.
* Encouragement of open conversations about the Bible and Christian faith among schoolchildren and students.
* Strengthening the sense of community among believing teenagers and youth.

Traditions

* Students bring their Bible to school and read it during breaks or free periods.
* Some school clubs and Christian communities hold meetings to discuss passages from the Holy Scriptures.
* Social media campaigns and hashtags are launched to show solidarity with the participants.

Features
Although the holiday is not an official day off, it plays an important role in the cultural life of many Christian families in the United States. Participation is entirely voluntary and depends on the personal choice of students.

Bring Your Bible to School Day in other years

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