Most families hope for a peaceful holiday season, and the Parkers are no exception. Unfortunately, they're basically the perfect example of all the unexpected things that can go wrong during the holidays. In addition to the fact that Ralphie has to put a bar of soap in his mouth after he swears, his parents also spend a substantial amount of time arguing over a sexy leg lamp.
To top it off with a bow, the neighbors' poorly trained pack of dogs devour their homemade Christmas dinner, forcing them to go out to eat on Christmas Day. It isn't exactly the holiday they were expecting, but they definitely make some lasting memories.
