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Favorite Christmas Movies - A Christmas Story

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“I triple dog dare you!”

The first time I saw this movie, I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Between the bunny suit and poor little Randy and his eating disorders, this movie has everything you could want from a Christmas holiday movie. It has horrible presents, hideous home décor and a miserable Santa, but most of all, it has a little boy’s dreams of being a hero.

This movie is based on a semi-fictitious account of author Jean Shepherd’s life growing up from his book, In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash.

A Christmas Story premiered in 1983, and between TNT and TBS, it has been an annual tradition ever since. TBS runs it as “24 Hours of A Christmas Story” with 12 consecutive showings from Christmas Eve to Christmas Day, so you can’t say you didn’t have a chance to see it.

What makes this goofy story such a hit?

It’s a story about a “typical” suburban family in the 1940s America, and it’s filled with examples of ups and downs of family life. The overworked and underappreciated father; the slightly neurotic 40’s housewife torn between keeping her kids innocent and letting them grow up, and our hero, Ralphie, having to deal with being treated like a baby while learning to swear like his father and staying watchful for Black Bart.

I don't know why it's such a hit, and I don't know why I get a kick out of it every time I watch it, but there must be something to it, or it wouldn't be a Christmas tradition. Maybe it's our nostalgic longing for simpler times. Or maybe because it's a heartwarming story that makes us laugh. 

Throughout the story, Ralphie only wants to grow up, and he’s met with fierce resistance everywhere he turns.

If you’ve never seen this gem, I suggest you sit down and watch it. Between department store Santas and sticking your tongue onto a cold metal flagpole, you might see something from your childhood in it.

Something else you might like to see is a great selection of handmade gift ideas from these artists:

Vintage Poinsettia for Christmas Sticker

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Sunrise Magical Canvas Print

Joanne Carey 

Snowflake and Snowman Keychain, Handmade Winter Purse Charm

Victorian Style Treasures 

Snowman with Green Scarf and Snowflakes

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Crocheted Christmas Red Jumper Infant

Magdalene Knits

Santa Says Do Not Open Til Dec 25 Christmas Stickers

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Green Red Swarovski Crystal Earrings

Shadow Dog Designs 

Womens Kippah

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Christmas Wreath Charm Aventurine Bar Necklace

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Buckeye Burl and Resin Exotic Wood Earrings

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Handmade Lampwork Glass Focal Bead

Covergirl Beads 

Angel Pendant Necklace With Birthstone Drop Charm

The Singing Beader 

Christmas Winter Cardinal Redbird Collectible Thimbles Decorative Handmade

Blue Morning Expressions 

 

Don’t see what you want here?

Here are some more places to shop handmade by these artists, and if nothing else, ask one of them to create something for you.

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Happy gift giving, 

Julie 



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  • Roxanne - watercolorsnmore on

    Prayers for your safety with hurricane, Ian!

  • Roxanne - watercolorsnmore on

    Thanks for the reminder of the delightful movie.
    Appreciate being included in the post.
    A bit late due to Hurricane, Ian.

  • Pamela Baker on

    One of my favorite Christmas movies!!! A true classic with some great Classic Christmas Countdown Gifts!!! Thank you for including my Crocheted Infant Red Jumper. Stay Safe!!

  • Natalie on

    Ok, I admit, I haven’t watched this movie sadly. I honestly have not watched many Christmas movies as it was not my family tradition growing up being where I was raised. But thanks to you, I will try to watch it this year :-) Also, thank you for including my Santa stickers. Off to share.

  • Connie Morilak on

    Thank you, Julie! HO HO HO! This was a fun movie. I remember I was working in downtown Cleveland where the movie was filmed. The square was decorated for Christmas so beautifully, the best I ever saw it. I wished it could be like that every year.

    Shared each of these beautiful gifts on various Pinterest boards and Twitter.



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