The holiday classic, A Christmas Story, was written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark and was based on Shepherd's 1966 book, In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash. The book is a compilation of short stories based on Shepherd's experiences growing up in Hammond, Indiana. A number of the short stories appeared in Playboy magazine and originated from his unscripted radio broadcasts in the 1950's, 60's and 70's.

Shepherd narrated the entire movie and also had a cameo in the Department Store scene. The movie was set in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana which was a disguise for Shepherd's hometown: Hammond. Hohman is one of Hammond's busiest downtown streets.

The Indiana Welcome Center, located in Shepherd's hometown of Hammond, IN, is the home of the "A Christmas Story" Comes Home Exhibit.  The exhibit has the animated "A Christmas Story" window displays from Macy's Department Store in New York featuring scenes such as the Leg Lamp in the living room window, Santa's Mountain and Flick's tongue stuck to the flagpole.  The exhibit also has events like "Mommy's Little Piggy" Mashed Potato Eating Contest and photos with Santa on Santa's Mountain.  Visit our main site www.achristmasstorycomeshome.com for more information!