One way to bring in Christmas, literature and social justice is to introduce Dickens', A Christmas Carol. Imagine 19 century England, during the Industrial Revolution (工業革命). Some have argued Dickens critiqued capitalism (資本主義) and was a socialist, others have argued he valued capitalism. Whatever your opinion Dickens brought attention to the plight of the lower classes, the poor who were exploited and without social safety nets.
I think the students will enjoy a break on Christmas day, a little ghost story that also teaches morality (道德體系；道德觀；道德；道義) and social responsibility and ultimately hope. People can change.
Resources:
http://www.novelguide.com/a-christmas-carol/theme-analysis
2009 Version with Jim Carrey
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