As a queer South Asian, Sasha W wants to take the conversation at Christmas beyond the mundane and into issues of substance.
For her, Christmas means sharing a bit about herself, even if that might be uncomfortable.
In a piece she wrote that was published in Aerogram, she suggests six ways to steer the conversation to topics like black lives matter. The way she put it, the “revolution starts at home.”
Politics can make for interesting exchanges, especially as the night progresses.
Read Sasha six tips in Aerogram.
Has the topics at your Christmas dinner ever turned controversial? How did it go? Did it bring the family closer together? Did you learn from each other? Share your experiences with us.