How do you decorate your home for the holidays, if at all? Do you prefer more traditional decorations or do you like those that are more modern and of-the-moment, perhaps ones that are even a little ironic or funny?
In a recent article, The Times writes about ornaments that “capture the zeitgeist” (that is, the spirit of this particular moment in history), such as those pictured above. Which, if any, of the ornaments do you think best speaks to our current cultural climate? What does it say about us?
If you were to create an ornament or a decoration for a holiday you celebrate to capture the time in which we are living, what would it look like, and why?
Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to find more topical ornaments.
Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and 16 and older elsewhere, are invited to comment. All comments are moderated by the Learning Network staff, but please keep in mind that once your comment is accepted, it will be made public.
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