17 Important Life Lessons You Learned From A Christmas Story

There are tons of holiday movies on Netflix, but a special crop, like It's a Wonderful Life and a few choice others, play endlessly on TV on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This special group of films includes A Christmas Story. The 1983 film, which has definitely earned its spot as one of the most quotable Christmas movies, is in the holiday movie canon for a reason. To prove it, we're presenting the crucial life lessons we've learned from watching it every year.