A Christmas Story is one of those special, truly cherished holiday traditions. The movie has to be seen at least once, whether or not by accident. Maybe you're in the waiting room of a hospital (because you were dared to stick your tongue to a metal pole in sub zero weather) or maybe you're passing the time at home (while cleaning your mouth out with soap).

Either way, it's the best movie we could think of to kick off a round of holiday movie episodes this season!