An actor who had a major role, arguably the biggest one, in the beloved “A Christmas Story” reflected on the classic film. Peter Billingsley, who played Ralphie in the movie, discussed why he believes so many people love and continue to identify with “A Christmas Story.” You’ll, without a doubt, want to check out this clip.

Christmas is a fun, wonderful season, easily the best time of the year. It’s a period filled with a seemingly endless lineup of customs and traditions. A big part of those family traditions includes watching specific Christmas television specials and Christmas-themed movies together. To many people, one film that is required viewing every Christmas is “A Christmas Story.”

In a clip posted on YouTube, Peter, whose character desperately wanted a BB gun in the film, discussed the film, specifically why the film remains so popular more than 40 years after its release.

“I think the biggest feedback that I’ve always heard is people will say, ‘That’s my family,’” Peter said. “And I think what they mean is, which is also kind of wild because this movie takes place in the 40s. So, there’s something timeless about the characters, about the archetypes of the old man, of the mom, of the brothers, of the bullies in the neighborhood.”

He later added how he believes people identify with what the characters experience and go through in the film.

“And I think there’s also a lot of hope in the movie,” he said. “You know, it’s pretty real there. The characters, they go through a lot of bumps and bruises, but it always culminates in the magic of Christmas Day. And I think that’s familiar for a lot of us as well. Our families aren’t perfect. We go through a lot, especially during the holiday season.”

Peter also mentioned how the film was not initially a big hit with audiences but slowly started to pick up steam and popularity as people began sharing VHS copies of the movie.

Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”