to be pissed off about diamond jubilee celebrations at DD's school

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sorry if this has been done before but DD came home with a letter saying they are having a tea party, flags, etc etc & they need to wear red, white and blue

AAAAGH

the thought of it brings me out in a rash. What do I do, pretend she's sick? Let her enjoy a party I don't believe in? Send her in but dressed in normal clothes (they don't have a uniform) and risk her being upset for not being dressed like everyone else.

So annoyed that it's been rammed down our throats

What's not to believe in? I'm not a massive monarchy fan but the fact is the Queen has been about a long time and it's an important part of history?

My kids are having party food and it will mean I won't have to feed them much after school