Jean Shepherd (inset) was never fond of the notion that "A Christmas Story" was an uplifting tale. The movie is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Everett Collection; Peter Gould/Getty ...

As the credits on “A Christmas Story” indicated, the movie was based on those books, with a screenplay partly written by Shepherd. The moment the voice-over began, I recognized Shepherd’s ...

For the past 34 years, Shepherd's Cross in Claremore has brought the Christmas story to life with its annual Christmas on the Farm event. The farm offers an interactive experience for visitors ...