Lessons I Learned From A Christmas Story | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

Lessons I Learned From A Christmas Story

"You'll shoot your eye out."

50
Lessons I Learned From A Christmas Story
achristmasstoryhouse.com

1. Getting ready for school in the winter is a struggle.

You know how it is, it’s frigid and depending on where you live, there’s probably snow on the ground, and whether you’re walking, taking the bus, or driving, that one step into the cold feels like an icy blast. So, your mom wants to make sure you have everything you need to stay warm on the way to school. Even if that means putting you in layers of clothing until you can’t move your arms.

2. Triple dog dares are hard to ignore.

If all the taunting and peer pressure that you get from all your friends and classmates isn’t enough for you to try pulling a ridiculous stunt, then a triple dog dare might just do it. Especially if it’s in front of a crowd of people. You should really think about what you’re doing before you do something extremely crazy or dangerous.

3. Speaking of which, never stick your tongue to a pole.

It may seem tempting, but you never know if your tongue will actually get stuck. If it actually does then the only way to get it off is with hot water, and you don’t want it to come to that. Especially if they have to call the fire department to do it.

4. Don't say "Fudge" in front of your parents. It won't end well

Your parents may curse a couple of times a day, and it’s almost impossible for us to grow up not hearing it come from their mouths. That does not mean they want to hear it from your mouths though. You wouldn’t want to get grounded, or get a mouth full of soap; both would be bad.

5. Mom and Dad don't always have the same taste in furniture

There’s always going to be that one piece of furniture that mom or dad don’t like, but the opposite is thrilled about it. While you may have your opinions on said piece of furniture, it’s probably best to keep quiet about. Things will most likely work themselves out some way.


6. Some relatives just give you embarrassing presents.

We have to give love to our family, but sometimes someone might give us a gift we might find a little embarrassing; or maybe it's just something we don't necessarily need. It’s always the thought that counts when it comes to gifts though right? So even if when we get a gift that may seem embarrassing we owe it to them to show them that we appreciate what they got us; even if they think we’re "perpetually four years old but also a girl” (I am a girl though).


7. When things go wrong, at least you still have your family.

There’s no such thing as a perfect holiday, sometimes things might go wrong with the food, or maybe even the tree or the presents. As long as you are with your family and/or friends on Christmas, you can still make it a pretty spectacular day.




      Report this Content
      This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
      Entertainment

      Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

      These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

      649830
      Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

      The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

      Keep Reading...Show less
      Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

      What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

      Keep Reading...Show less
      Entertainment

      20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

      "On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

      545260
      Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
      Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

      Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

      Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

      Keep Reading...Show less
      Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
      WP content

      Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

      We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

      Keep Reading...Show less

      Subscribe to Our Newsletter

      Facebook Comments