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# Record Name Category Subcategory 1940 - 86 years ago 1 December 24, 1940 20th Century: 1st Half Events December 24, 1940 Christmas Eve. The Old Man Parker puts the star on top of the family Christmas tree. While there is some debate regarding the precise year (the calendar and Wizard of Oz references indicate 1939, while Ralphie's decoder ring and Red Ryder model indicate 1940), the deciding factor is the 2022 sequel, which is set in 1973, and explicitly states it occurs 33 years after the events of the original movie, making the year 1940. 2 December 25, 1940 20th Century: 1st Half Events December 25, 1940 Christmas Day. The Parker family celebrates Christmas opening presents. Ralphis gets a giant pink rabbit suit, as well as his treasured Red Ryder air rifle, almost shooting his eye out. When the neighbors dogs' destroy their planned meal, the family goes out for Chinese food.

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