'A Christmas Story' revisited

December 17, 7:48 AMGun Rights ExaminerDavid Codrea

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A Christmas Story House & Museum, illustration
by Ryan Tinnerman

We've talked about A Christmas Story House before, and their 25th anniversary event. I think the movie is an important one for gun owners for several reasons, obviously revolving around the Red Ryder BB gun.

There's the desire to own one, certainly something we as gun owners are pleased to see in our children. There's anti-gun prejudice ("You're gonna shoot your eye out, kid!") to be overcome. And because of the way it's presented, the goal, the quest and the victory are shared by all in the audience. This is the essence of social norming, and it's a positive empathy that can only benefit us--especially if watched with young children.

You'll get a chance to see the film again. TBS is holding a marathon, starting on Dec. 24 at 8:00 pm, where they'll show 12 consecutive screenings.

Also, and this seems kind of cool, although I haven't seen it to give an informed review, the Cleveland Playhouse is presenting a live-action version through Dec. 21.

The last time I wrote about Cleveland's landmark A Chrismas Story House, I promised a follow-up on how their 25th anniversary festivities went. The folks there told me this:

"A Christmas Story" 25th Anniversary Celebration & Convention was very successful, attracting more than 4,000 fans of the movie to the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel and A Christmas Story House & Museum. Both the fans and the actors from the movie had a wonderful time. Lines outside of A Christmas Story House were very reminiscent to the grand opening of the house two years ago. People traveled from near and far, including fans from Florida and Washington state.

If people missed out on the 25th anniversary convention, they are still welcome to visit A Christmas Story House & Museum which is open-year round. For hours, directions and other information, you can encourage your readers to visit www.achristmasstoryhouse.com. Also, there is a gift shop there, so if you want a leg lamp (they come in various sizes, from a small nightlight to a giant inflatable for your lawn) or other movie-related items, you can get your holiday shopping done there as well as online.

Why not make plans to visit with your family over the holidays?

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