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Thousands off school in Conn. for Three Kings Day
Updated: Thursday, 05 Jan 2012, 6:53 AM EST
Published : Thursday, 05 Jan 2012, 6:53 AM EST
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Thousands of Connecticut students are getting a long weekend as several communities with large Hispanic populations have canceled school Friday to recognize Three Kings Day.
School boards in Hartford, East Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven, Windham and some other districts have designated Friday as a vacation day. Some said even if classes were held, attendance would have dipped as many children celebrated at home with their families.
Three Kings Day is popular in Puerto Rico and many Spanish-speaking countries. It commemorates the arrival of three wise men bearing gifts for the baby Jesus.
State officials did not know how many schools are closing for Three Kings Day, but districts have latitude to set their own vacation days as long as they satisfy state laws requiring at least 180 days of classes.
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