Bring A Christmas Story to life in your home...
The movie A Christmas Story was released in November of 1983 and quickly became a holiday classic that is cherished by families today. My own husband is one of those that knows almost every line by heart and we watch the movie each year on Christmas Eve.
The movie is set in the 1940s in a small, fictional town in Indiana and revolves around the Parker family, especially nine year old Ralphie Parker who has decided that for Christmas he wants "an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot range mode air rifle with a compass in the stock, and this thing which tells time." When he tells his mother what he wants, she immediately responds with "No, you'll shoot your eye out." Ralphie then spends the rest of the movie trying to figure out how to get this coveted item for Christmas, even going so far as to express his desire to the department store Santa.
The movie resonates with adults and children alike because who among us has not wished for something for Christmas that seems so far out of reach?
If you love this movie as much as my family does, you can create a Christmas village scene for the holidays with the landmark buildings and people from the movie shown below.
Countdown to Christmas
Ralphie's House
Department 56 Christmas Story Village Ralphies House
Amazon Price: $44.95 (as of 05/25/2012)
This lit ceramic house is a detailed reproduction of the house Ralphie and his family lived in. The famous leg lamp that caused so much dissension between the Old Man and his wife can be seen through the picture window.
Isn't It Beautiful?!?
Department 56 Christmas Story Village Isn't It Beautiful
Amazon Price: $11.00 (as of 05/26/2012)
The Leg Lamp. Ralphie's dad proudly removes the famous leg lamp from the crate marked "fra-gee-lay" as the family looks on.
Pink Nightmare
Department 56 Christmas Story Village Pink Nightmare
Amazon Price: $13.41 (as of 05/25/2012)
Is there anyone who has not received a too-large or too-small sweater from a doting grandma or auntie? Ralphie's gift from Aunt Clara that year was footed pink bunny pajamas that his mother insisted he put on. Poor Ralphie.
Cleveland Elementary School
Department 56 Christmas Story Village Cleveland Elementary School
Amazon Price: $56.00 (as of 05/26/2012)
This lit ceramic house is a detailed reproduction of Cleveland Elementary school. The oversized fruit basket that Ralphie brings his teacher is shown on the front steps.
Scut Farkus and His Toadie
Department 56 Christmas Story Village Scut Farkus and His Toadie
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 05/26/2012)
Skut Farkus was the bane of Ralphie's existence, tormenting him and other kids on the playground.
Ralphie to the Rescue!
Department 56 Christmas Story Village Ralphie To The Rescue
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 05/26/2012)
Ralphie's younger brother Randy is bundled up so tightly by his mother that when he falls down in the snow, he is unable to get back up without Ralphie's help.
Triple Dog Dare
Department 56 Christmas Story Village Triple Dog Dare
Amazon Price: $11.00 (as of 05/25/2012)
Ralphie's friends Flick and Schwartz argue over whether a tongue will stick to a frozen flag pole. The argument results in the dreaded "triple dog dare" leading to Flick sticking his tongue to the pole. This is one of the classic scenes in the movie!
Fire House
Department 56 Christmas Story Village Fire House
Amazon Price: (as of 05/26/2012)
The fire house of the firemen that help Flick get his tongue off the flag pole. Originally released in limited quantity in 2005.
Christmas Story Fire Truck
Department 56 Christmas Story Village Christmas Story Fire Truck
Amazon Price: (as of 05/26/2012)
The fire truck that pulls up after Flick gets his tongue stuck to the flag pole.
Higbee's Department Store
Department 56 Christmas Story Village Happy Holiday Department Store
Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 05/26/2012)
This lighted ceramic building is a detailed reproduction of Higbee's Department Store. It features Ralphie looking at the window at the bb-gun.
Watching The Parade
Department 56 Christmas Story Village Watching The Parade
Amazon Price: (as of 05/26/2012)
This scene shows the Parker family watching the parade in front of Higbee's before going to see Santa.
Ralphie Visits Santa
Department 56 Christmas Story Village Ralphie Visits Santa
Amazon Price: (as of 05/26/2012)
Ralphie Visits Santa to ask for a Red Ryder bb-gun.
Pulaski's Candy Store
Department 56 Christmas Story Village Pulaskis Candy Store
Amazon Price: $38.98 (as of 05/26/2012)
A lighted ceramic building that is a detailed production of the candy store that Ralphie tells his parents Flick saw some Grizzly Bears in front of in an attempt to convince them he needs a bb-gun.
Bumpus House
Department 56 Christmas Story Village Bumpus House
Amazon Price: (as of 05/26/2012)
Thieving Bumpus Hounds
Chop Suey Palace
Department 56 Christmas Story Village Chop Suey Palace
Amazon Price: $47.99 (as of 05/26/2012)
Bo Ling's Chop Suey Palace. This lit ceramic building is a detailed reproduction of the Chinese restaurant where the Parker family eats Christmas dinner.
Singing Carols
Department 56 Christmas Story Village Singing Carols
Amazon Price: (as of 05/26/2012)
The Chinese Carolers at the Chop Suey Palace singing FA-RA-RA-RA!
A Christmas Story modules also available on Ebay...
Do you watch "A Christmas Story" as part of your family holiday tradition?
What other holiday movies do you watch?
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JaguarJulie Oct 28, 2009 @ 8:08 am | delete
- Wow! I'm personally digging the Christmas Story Village Bumpus House -- would love to live in that house. ;) Ho ho ho -- Merry Christmas you all.
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