Try some of these talking points with your class in the lead-up to the holidays. Ask them to think together about whether they agree or disagree, listening carefully to each other’s reasons:
It’s more fun to give presents than to receive them.
Snowball fights are great!
The best thing about Christmas is the food.
New Year is better than Christmas.
Lying is fine if it’s about Santa.
Everyone should give to charity during religious festivals.
No-one should have to work on festival days.
It’s fine to have lots of screen time during the holidays.
Cold weather is an important part of Christmas.
We should switch off our tech during special family meals.
Tradition is overrated.
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