If you want to try to educate your family, have at it. But I’ve found that generally speaking, people have already made up their mind on things like this, and listing facts at them doesn’t change anything.
If you and your baby are up for it, though, wearing your baby is a great option to keep them close while still doing all your holiday fun. Plus, it gives you an easy way to look for hunger signals.
Your toddler may want to nurse frequently because the change in routine has them feeling a need for extra security. If you’re okay with that, go for it.