I've Watched "A Christmas Story" Over 50 Times, and Ralphie's Struggles Are Still a Mood

All in all, even though it isn't what they expected, the characters in "A Christmas Story" have a pretty great holiday after all. I get a good laugh out of watching this movie every year, but it's the plot — a story about family, childhood, and embracing the holiday spirit, no matter what life throws at you — that makes it my favorite.