6 hours Ago By Caleb Lawson
An unconventional treasure hunt is underway following an all-too-human blunder at a Cleveland-based museum dedicated to the classic holiday film, "A Christmas Story." In an incident that would undoubtedly draw sympathy from the film's endearing characters, an employee of The House from A Christmas Story museum lost his wedding ring while boxing up orders for fans. As reported by FOX8 , the museum has issued a call to arms for anyone who ordered from RedRiderLegLamps or Cleveland Street Novelties between December 6th and 9th to inspect their parcels for the missing ring.
Describing it as more precious than a "major award," the museum posted on social media, highlighting the sentimental value of the wedding band. According to the FOX8 report , the museum pleads, "Your help would mean the world to him—and to us!" They encourage anyone with potential leads to contact them at [email protected] . Meanwhile, the Cleveland 19 news outlet shared a photo of the lost wedding ring, described as having a black exterior and a distinctive blue interior.
With an understandably frustrated employee behind the packing orders on the lookout for his ring since December 9th, they implore recent customers to keep an eye out for it. "If you placed an order through RedRiderLegLamps or Cleveland Street Novelties from Dec. 6-9, check your package for the ring!" notes the Cleveland19 article .
It seems the museum, which celebrates the nostalgia-inducing film, is no stranger to mishaps. The gift shop boasted of a recent blunder they shared on their Instagram and Facebook pages, asking followers to help in the search. "If you’ve recently placed an order with us through RedRiderLegLamps or Cleveland Street Novelties, please take a moment to check your package for his ring," resonates with the ask, according to a Brides piece.
They aimed to provide a clear image of what customers should be on the lookout for by posting a picture of the ring, which shows a thick black-coated band with a color-shifting interior. The holiday season is centered around warmth, cheer, and a touch of magic, and the museum is hoping for a small dose of that magic to help an employee's matrimonial symbol get located. They stress the importance of community assistance, saying, "Your help would mean the world to him—and to us! Thank you so much for your support and holiday spirit!" Undoubtedly, according to the Brides website , the ring's return would add a real-life heartwarming chapter to the many tales woven in and around "A Christmas Story.
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