During the Christmas season, many people around the world celebrate the holidays and traditions of their respective religions. While the specifics of these celebrations may vary widely, there are a few general principles that can help you to respectfully and thoughtfully participate in the holiday traditions of others as well as teach your students to do the same.

It’s time to have some “real talk” about ways we can teach our students about the different traditions and major world religious holidays celebrated during Christmas to create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment during the holiday season.  By learning about and understanding the diverse holiday traditions of the people around us, we can create a more inclusive and understanding community that cancels the “December Dilemia”. The tips discussed in this episode can also be applied after students return from Winter Break too.

In this episode you will learn:

• How the major world religions celebrate during the Christmas Season.


• Ways to embrace cultural and religious differences during the Christmas season.


• Inclusive classroom strategies to foster an even greater sense of community in your students.

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