Yes, Virginia...

There's really no bad time to challenge little minds with big questions, even amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Here are a few questions you might take on with wee philosophers:

• Why is it better to give than to receive? Is it okay to think of ourselves sometimes? How do we help ourselves while helping others?
• How can you tell if Santa has been to your house? Can you trust your eyes and look for clues? What kind of clues prove that Santa has been there? This is obviously a question for smaller thinkers. For the slightly older and more cynical, you might want to discuss whether it's okay to believe in Santa in the first place.
  
• What makes the most beautiful Christmas tree (or wreath, gingerbread house, menorah, Kwanzaa decorations, etc.)? What does it mean for something to be beautiful?

Here's wishing everyone a lot of cheer, and a few deep thoughts in the coming holiday season.