Thursday, December 15, 2022

A CHRISTMAS STORY IN ICE - PART 2

Above is the official poster for the movie.  There is now a sequel being streamed on Netflix in the States and probably overseas maybe, of Ralphie (the child actor now a grown man) with his own family.  I am looking forward to that too and will be watching both movies before Christmas.  The exhibition at the resort was opened five days earlier than usual, to coincide with the new film's release.   

Ginny of Let Your Light Shine, asked if this exhibit was open all year round.  It isn't Ginny, it opened on November 25th and will close on December 31st. 

This exhibit was carved by a team of 40 world-class ice artisans from Harbin, China.  They used 2 million pounds of ice.  There are ten scenes from the movie shared.






The slide made totally of ice attracted both children and adults.

Christmas Morning…
and Mom asks Ralphie to try on this year's handmade gift. You can see a YouTube link here of Ralphie's gift from Aunt Clara.  I really felt for Ralphie in this scene.
There's a scene where a pack of dogs invade the house and steal the turkey.
Naughty dogs!
But all is not lost, the local Chinese restaurant comes to the rescue.  They order duck but back then people weren't used to the more exotic presentations.  The staff at the restaurant were endearing as they tried to make a wonderful Christmas experience for Ralphie and his family.  
The Children are in bed...
and Christmas is over in 1983.
I have one more post as we walked past the sign and came across my favorite ice sculptures of the exhibit.






You can click on this link to read all about the production of A Christmas Story.
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41 comments:

  1. Lowcarb team memberDecember 15, 2022 at 5:06 PM

    So good that the exhibition was opened five days earlier than usual, to coincide with the new film's release. The ice sculptures are just amazing.

    All the best Jan

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 15, 2022 at 5:31 PM

      I can only imagine the organizational skills it takes to put these works of art together :) All the besst to you too Jan :)

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  2. DeniseinVADecember 15, 2022 at 5:34 PM

    Ups, so sorry, I think I just accidentally deleted Diane's comment. Sorry Diane :(

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  3. Elephant's ChildDecember 15, 2022 at 5:46 PM

    I haven't seen the movie but am totally awed by the ice sculptures. Thank you so much for sharing them.

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  4. DebbieDecember 15, 2022 at 6:54 PM

    i love ICE, we have gone for so many years. we aren't going/didn't go this year and i enjoyed seeing your pictures!! i will have to look for the sequel on netflix!!

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  5. ChristineDecember 15, 2022 at 7:50 PM

    Very nice exhibit

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  6. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenDecember 15, 2022 at 8:21 PM

    The faces of ice really got my attention, Denise. What beauty these artists have captured from blocks of ice!

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 15, 2022 at 11:25 PM

      Isn’t it amazing Martha Ellen? :) skilled and exceptionally talented :)

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  7. roughterrain craneDecember 15, 2022 at 10:21 PM

    Every scene is very attractive. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 15, 2022 at 11:26 PM

      You are very welcome Roughterrain crane :) so happy you enjoyed.

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  8. Ginny HartzlerDecember 15, 2022 at 11:09 PM

    What a sense of wonder this evokes!! It is really awesome. What a shame they take it down and let it all melt; I would never be able to!

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 15, 2022 at 11:28 PM

      I know Ginny, it is such a tiny window :) and I am curious why it is such a short exhibit.

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  9. DrumMajorDecember 15, 2022 at 11:24 PM

    I got cold just looking through your photos! Linda in Kansas

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 16, 2022 at 11:36 AM

      Not surprised Linda, it was freezing, but it’s a good way to move people along. No dawdling! :) Those parkas helped a lot and I wore my own parka underneath. I was quite toasty :)

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  10. roentareDecember 16, 2022 at 2:49 AM

    Looks so fabulous. Love all the Christmas decorations!

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  11. Hootin AnniDecember 16, 2022 at 3:43 AM

    Total talent, and awesomeness!!

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  12. Anne Hagman-NiilolaDecember 16, 2022 at 4:10 AM

    Cool post;-)) Have a nice weekend.

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  13. AnnDecember 16, 2022 at 4:46 AM

    It's been a long time since I've seen the movie. I would love to see the sequel. I'd also like to visit this exhibit

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 16, 2022 at 11:40 AM

      Hi Ann, you would have enjoyed. I hope a similar exhibit will come nearer to you one day :)

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  14. eileeninmdDecember 16, 2022 at 6:07 AM

    Hello,
    What a fun ice exhibit, I do not remember the movie. I will have to check out Netflix.
    Take care, enjoy your weekend!

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  15. Beatrice P. BoydDecember 16, 2022 at 7:30 AM

    This followup to the previous images was just as amazing, Denise, and thanks for the info on the team that created these scenes. We were already planning to re-watch A Christmas Story this weekend and now I also read about the sequel, which we will watch too.

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 16, 2022 at 11:42 AM

      You are very welcome Dorothy :) and enjoy your movies again.

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  16. ellen b.December 16, 2022 at 10:24 AM

    This exhibit really is fascinating. Hope the sequel is as good as the original. So many funny scenes in the original.

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 16, 2022 at 11:43 AM

      Hi Ellen, I hope so too and I like the idea of Ralphie growing up and bringing his own family.

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  17. gigi-hawaiiDecember 16, 2022 at 10:55 AM

    Interesting exhibit.

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  18. Beside a babbling brook...December 16, 2022 at 6:32 PM

    Amazing work!!!!

    😊🎄🤶🎄😊

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  19. William KendallDecember 16, 2022 at 6:50 PM

    Amazing work.

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  20. Yogi♪♪♪December 17, 2022 at 7:15 PM

    Oh wow, that exhibit is great. A Christmas Story is one of our family's must see's for Christmas. We watched the sequel on Netflix and it definitely worth watching.

    btw, that scene in in the Chinese restaurant is one of my favorites.

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 17, 2022 at 11:28 PM

      Hi Yogi, thank you for the recommend on the sequel. I agree, it is a really cute scene.

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  21. Red Rose AlleyDecember 21, 2022 at 9:37 PM

    I've heard about this show coming out, and I want to see it for sure. I can't imagine Ralphie as a grown man with his own family. Sounds like a good one. The first movie is a classic that we watch every Christmas. : )

    ~Sheri

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 22, 2022 at 11:29 PM

      Hi Sheri, I haven't seen the new show yet but will soon, the same goes for the original, which we have seen several times since it first came out :)

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