A Christmas Story

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A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story is about young Ralphy Parker and what he wants for Christmas more than anything else, a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle.  Ralphy wants this gift more than anything and many obstacles are in his way from his Mother, to Santa and to his teacher all telling him, "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out."

The movie has become a timeless, heartwarming classic that is a Christmas tradition and is popular with young and old alike.

A Christmas Story Movie Trailer 

A Christmas Story - Trailer

Traditional Christmas film.

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Buy A Christmas Story On DVD 

A Christmas Story (Full Screen Edition)

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Is A Christmas Story your favorite Christmas movie?

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Aboslutely, I loved A Christmas Story

Ian says:

It always takes me back to being a little boy wanting that one gift and all the things that lead up to getting it Christmas morning. It's my favorite Christmas movie of all time.

Chick Noreau says:

It is so 40s Cleveland,.. I use to read Playboy magazine, every month
and can assure you the The Christmas Story is a copulation of at least 6 short stories wriiten by Jean Shepard and published in Playboy back in the 60s ;
Next time you watch the movie, look for the guy in the grey hat
and black coat , that tells Ralphy where the end of the line is.

Thats the author Mr. Jean Shepard in a cameo appearance.

Symone says:

Thhis is really funny.
thenn sadd.
Then exciting!
omg the besttt mmoviee...

Justina says:

I love that movie every Christmas we watch that movie it is LIKe a tradtion but you cant call it that but i love It

Merry Christmas

OhMe says:

Oh yes and I have to watch it every year.

It was alright, but my favorite Chirstmas movie is...

 
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A Christmas Story House 

Did you know that the original Christmas Story House has been restored to its state as in the movie? The house is open year round for tours to the general public. Across the street from the house is the Official Christmas Story House Museum which offers gifts and collectors items including original props, movie photos and more.

You can find the Original Christmas Story House at:
3159 W 11th St.
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 298-4919

Eat At The Chinese Restaurant From A Christmas Story 

Chop Suey Palace

Chop Suey PalaceIf you have decided to visit the house from A Christmas Story, be sure to stop by C & Y Chinese Restaurant. The restaurant is less then a 10 minute drive from the house and is located in Cleveland's Chinatown neighborhood. You can even bring in your ticket stub from A Christmas Story House and get 20% off of your bill.

The C & Y Chinese Restaurant is large and lively and it is similar to the large Chinese restaurants of the California Bay area. The service is friendly and attentive, but there may be some language barriers as most of the staff speak Mandarin.

You can find the C & Y Chinese Restaurant at:
2222 St. Clair Ave
Cleveland, Oh 44114
(216) 566-1188

A Christmas Story - Pink Bunny Costume 

We have all had gifts like these from our grandparents our an aunt. Poor Ralphy really got a bad one here.

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Pink Bunny Costumes 

Children's Youth Medium 8-10 Pink Bunny Unitard Plush Costume

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Pink Bunny Pajamas 

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Bunny Hat with Soft Fleece Adult Footed Pajamas with Kangaroo Pockets and "Stocking Feet" (made from cottony material that keeps your feet cool).

Made to fit both MEN or WOMEN.

This version of our Fleece PJs comes with a Bunny Hat (yes, you saw something just like this in the movie "A Christmas Story"). We only have a few of these hats available.

The Leg Lamp 

One of the most famous scenes in the the movie is when Ralphys dad got his Leg Lamp in the mail. His excitement was unforgettable. He looked at the writing on the box which read "fragile" which he mistook and thought it was Italian as he said look "frageelay." The kids thought the lamp was the best, but the mother, she was horrified.

Today, the Leg Lamp is a popular gift and collectible from A Christmas Story. They are available in different sizes and styles and would make a perfect Christmas gift for any Christmas Story fans you may know.

Christmas Story Leg Lamp Head Knocker  

Christmas Story Leg Lamp Head Knocker

The iconic Leg Lamp from the holiday classic A Christmas Story comes to you in bobblin' form with this head knocker from NECA. Go ahead and make an impression with your co-workers!

Christmas Story Gifts 

A Christmas Story 20 Inch Leg Lamp Prop Replica

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Christmas Story 20" Lamp - Desk Leg

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A Christmas Story Movie LEG Lamp Christmas Ornament New [Toy] [Toy] [Toy] [Toy]

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Christmas Story Leg Only Light Strand 

Christmas Story Leg Only Light Strand

You've got legs, you just don't know how to use them! This strand of Christmas Lights from the classic Christmas comedy, A Christmas Story, is sure to make you smile. With 10 little 4-inch leg lamps, you and your friends will get a kick out of these Lights! No pun intended.

What Ralphy Really Wants For Christmas 

A Christmas Story

The movie A Christmas Story

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Christmas Story 10-inch Ralphie 

Christmas Story 10-inch Ralphie

The funniest thing about Christmas, according to Jean Shepherd's over-the-top holiday comedy, is spending it with your family. In 1940s Indiana. its Christmas time and Ralphie has only one thing on his mind: "An official Red Ryder Carbine Action 200 shot range model Air Rifle!" Despite everyone telling him he's going to shoot his eye out, and having to contend with some vicious Santa's helpers, Ralphie won't let anything get in the way of his dream gift!

Red Ryder BB Guns 

Daisy Red Ryder Carbine BB Gun tin sign #904

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Red Ryder .177cal BB Repeater Rifle w/Wood Stock - Air Guns - Guns

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A Christmas Story Cast 

Melinda Dillon as Mrs. Parker

Darren McGavin as Mr. Parker

Peter Billingsley as Ralphie Parker

Ian Petrella as Randy Parker

Rob Schwartz as Flick

R.D. Robb as Schwartz

Teede Moore as Miss Shields

Yano Anaya as Grover Dill

Zack Ward as Scut Farkus

Jeff Gillen as Santa Claus

Patty Johnson as Head Elf

Drew Hocevar as Male Elf

Jim Hunter as Freight Man

David Svoboda as Goggles

Dwayne McLean as Black Bart

Helen E. Kaider as Wicked Witch

John Wong as Chop Suey Palace Owner

Jean Sheppard as Narrator/Adult Ralphie, Man in Line for Santa, Voice of Santa

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