Is it weird to get my favorite teacher a chritmas gift?

That sounds like a thoughtful thing to do! Just keep it simple and not too lavish if you're worried about it being weird. I'd say maximum $15.

Or go in with a few classmates and get a bigger gift as a group.

I don't think that sounds wierd at all. I would probably do the same.

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