INDIANA — As the Christmas countdown continues, holiday nostalgia is driving Hoosiers to search for seasonal favorites, sparking a tight contest for the title of Indiana’s most-searched-for Christmas movie. Recent data indicates a close race between the beloved classics A Christmas Story and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation , with some sources also citing the Frank Capra film It’s a Wonderful Life as a leading favorite among residents.

The enduring popularity of A Christmas Story in the Hoosier State, however, is deeply rooted in local pride and cultural connection.

The 1983 comedy, which recounts the adventures of young Ralphie Parker, is highly popular in Indiana primarily because the story is explicitly set in the state. The film is based on the real-life childhood memor

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