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Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

We're all looking to bring a little extra brightness into the end a difficult year. But no matter what holiday you celebrate, there's a chance you may find yourself tangling with Christmas string ...