Communities start to celebrate their Christmas traditions when this time comes and this is a great way to spread joy. One of the ways you can embrace diversity and inclusion is in the way you decorate and you can do this by having this in mind when you create your elf decorations.

You can find an elf with special needs or accessories online that can ensure the representation of diversity. For example, you can look  for special needs elves to be added to your elf village displays, holiday themed crafts etc. If your child is differently abled, this can be such a wonderful way to incorporate their uniqueness into the decorations. For example, you can have an elf figurine with a hearing aid listening to a Christmas choir at the tiny elf village. Then there can be an elf in a wheelchair enjoying themselves decorating a Christmas tree in the town square. By incorporating elf figurines such as this, your children will see these abilities in a new light and be able to appreciate the challenges that come with it. An inclusive experience can be created with this initiative. You can also educate your children about how people have different abilities and disabilities by using the presence of special needs elves.

When you have Christmas décor

That includes special needs elf figurines, this can be a conversation starter as well when it comes to the importance to understanding, inclusivity and empathy. This can be a good opportunity to share resources and stories to highlight how individuals with special needs have contributed to the world so that it can help break down stereotypes little by little. This way, you can contribute to a culture that accepts and respects these individuals. Your children will see what you are doing and follow in your footsteps as well. This can be a good learning opportunity for them. And the best thing about it they will not see this as a lesson but a way to have fun and expand their creativity. But in engaging with the activity, they will appreciate how the world has different individuals and this will be something that remains in their mind for a long time. This is a great way to affect the mindset of the next generation.

You can incorporate inclusive activities into your holiday celebrations

So that everyone will feel included. There can be quiet holiday gatherings that are sensory friendly and these events can have calming activities and dim lighting. There can also be crafts that can accommodate different learning styles and abilities. This will increase participation and it can be a way for everyone to learn from each other and get to know each other in the community. This is a heart-warming way to foster a sense of community and it can build a support system for everyone. When special needs elf characters are included in art projects and holiday stories, it will help improve representation. And you can also use inclusive language and messaging so that holiday communications can help promote acceptance. You can use person first language that focus on the individual.