Kaimhill School sparks debate by renaming Christmas cards to winter cards

Kaimhill School in Aberdeen, Scotland, has sparked a heated debate after deciding to refer to Christmas cards as ‘winter cards’ in its communications. The school stated the change was intended to be more inclusive, showing ‘appreciation and respect’ for various cultures, faiths, and traditions within the school community.

In an email sent to families, the school explained that the terminology aims to ensure language welcomes all members of the community, though it noted that families are free to continue using the term ‘Christmas cards’ if they wish.

The decision led to significant backlash on social media, with some users accusing the school of attempting to ‘abolish’ Christmas. This online outcry resulted in threats directed at a teacher. School leadership has denied claims that Christmas-related activities are being removed, emphasizing that the change is strictly limited to inclusive phrasing in correspondence.