17 Important Life Lessons You Learned From A Christmas Story
There are tons of holiday movies on Netflix, but a special crop, like It's a Wonderful Life and a few choice others, play endlessly on TV on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This special group of films includes A Christmas Story. The 1983 film, which has definitely earned its spot as one of the most quotable Christmas movies, is in the holiday movie canon for a reason. To prove it, we're presenting the crucial life lessons we've learned from watching it every year.
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Nothing Beats a Triple Dog Dare
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You Can, in Fact, Get Your Tongue Stuck to a Pole
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You'll Put Your Arms Down When You Get to School
04
Don't Trust Your Teachers
05
Don't Trust Santa Either
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Never Underestimate the Importance of Learning a Second Language
07
The Holidays Can Be a Stressful Time of Year
08
Don't Be Afraid to Dream
09
It's OK to Curse Under Your Breath
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It's Not OK, However, to Curse in Front of Your Parents
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Punishment by Soap Is the Worst Punishment There Is
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Soap Poisoning Is Totally, Definitely a Real Thing
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Don't Pick on the Nerdy Kid
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Any Gift Aunt Clara Sends You Is Going to Be the Worst
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Always Tell It Like It Is
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Don't Take Crap From Anyone (Even If You Look Like a Pink Nightmare)
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