A Christmas Story, based on a tale by Jean Shepherd, captures the hopes, joys and frustrations of nine-year-old Ralphie Parker as Christmas approaches in his small American town in the 1940s. Narrated by the adult Ralph, the audience is introduced to Ralphie’s world, where Little Orphan Annie decoder rings, tongues that freeze on utility poles, battles with school bullies, and heart-to-hearts with Santa are defining moments.