As Christmas draws near, we find ourselves too preoccupied with decorating our homes, planning our family reunions, attending holiday parties, and shopping for presents that we forget to slow down and simply enjoy ourselves. In trying to make the yuletide as meaningful as possible, we unconsciously rob ourselves of the Christmas spirit. No wonder more and more people are getting jaded with each passing year. Let's change all that this year! Let's experience as much of the holiday as we can, starting with these 12 dares.

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