It does not the Christmas more matter, but the cupcakes do. For children. What can be more suitable and cute for kids to have for snacks. Cupcakes is the convenient form of cake with reasonable size. And I do love to give the more happiness in the name so we agree to call it Christmas cupcakes.
I have a very simple dough, the similar dough with another sweet bread. And as we may guess that kids need something sweet to cheer up their big day, so I add some chocolate chips on it. Another cheese and almond sprinkle for topping is the best companion. And colorful edible Christmas ornament will hopefully be the symbol and represent their very colorful days.
I don't think they need certain event for celebration. Children just need to to be cheerful and celebrate every moment of their very lives. So they might memorize those days later, one day in the future, as a beautiful moment to remember. Merry Christmas my dear darling daughter and for the whole kids in universe...