Why Is The Wizard Of Oz In A Christmas Story
Okay, let's talk turkey. Or should I say, talk tinsel? I have a confession. A Christmas confession that might make some of you clutch your pearls. I think The Wizard of Oz is secretly a Christmas movie.
Yep, I said it. Don't @ me. I know, I know, it's not set at Christmas. No snowmen singing carols. Santa's not handing out ruby slippers. But hear me out!
The Warm and Fuzzy Feeling
Think about how A Christmas Story makes you feel. Warm, right? Nostalgic? A little bit goofy? The Wizard of Oz? Same deal.
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It's a comfort movie. You watch it with your family. You quote it. You secretly wish you had a pair of those famous red shoes, even if you're a dude.
That's Christmas movie energy, people! I'm telling you, the parallels are hiding in plain sight.
The Journey Home
Both movies are about getting home. Ralphie just wants to survive Christmas with his family. And get a Red Ryder BB gun, obviously.
Dorothy? She just wants to get back to Kansas. Back to Auntie Em and Uncle Henry and that little dog too.
They both face trials and tribulations. They both meet some quirky characters along the way. It's all about the journey, you know?
The Friends We Make
Christmas is all about connection. Surrounding yourself with loved ones. Sharing the joy. A Christmas Story shows this through Ralphie's family.
The Wizard of Oz is about finding your chosen family. A Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion. Not your typical holiday companions, I admit.
But they support each other. They help each other find what they were looking for all along. Sounds like a pretty good Christmas message to me.
The Power of Belief
What powers Ralphie's Christmas dream? Belief! He believes he deserves that BB gun. He believes he can convince his parents.
And what does the Wizard tell the trio? That they had the power all along! They just had to believe in themselves.
That's a pretty powerful message. And I think it's a pretty powerful Christmas message, too.
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Okay, I know this is a bit of a stretch. I'm not saying you should replace It's a Wonderful Life with The Wizard of Oz on your Christmas Eve watch list. Okay, maybe I am.
But think about it. The themes of hope, family, and believing in yourself? Those are Christmas themes through and through.
Maybe L. Frank Baum was just a secret Christmas fanatic. Maybe the Wicked Witch was just misunderstood. Maybe, just maybe, The Wizard of Oz is the ultimate Christmas underdog story.
Consider This
So, next time you're watching A Christmas Story, remember this: Ralphie isn't just dreaming of a BB gun. He's dreaming of finding his way home. Just like Dorothy. Just something to consider.
And next time you’re watching The Wizard Of Oz during the holiday, notice the underlying message of believing in yourself during a tough time in your life.
I rest my case. Happy holidays. And remember, there's no place like home...especially for Christmas!
