Some People Feel Sad During The Holidays

Do you sometimes feel sad at Christmas and New Year's? You are not alone. Many people feel sad and alone on holidays. What can you do? Here are some ideas.

1. Make sure that you are not by yourself on holidays. Get together with a friend, neighbour, or classmate. Have a potluck dinner. Everyone can bring some food.

3. Make gifts you can give, like cookies, squares, or Christmas tree decorations.

4. Give gifts like coupons for babysitting or shoveling snow.

5. Go to a Christmas concert or a craft sale. 

Background Information

Sometimes people get a little sad during the holidays. Talk about why people might feel sad during this time. Have you ever felt sad during the holidays? How did you get over it?

Questions

1. What is an idea?

2. What is a potluck dinner?

3. How will getting together with friends help?

4. Do you think many people you know would be spending the holidays alone?

5. What is a toboggan?

6. What are some winter activities?

7. What other ideas do you have for helping someone cope with sadness during the holidays?

8. What kinds of gifts can you make?

9. What kinds of gifts could go on coupons?

10. What other activities could you do during the holiday season?