It's Christmastime, and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration. But things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.
Editor's Verdict
"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is overwhelmingly a Christmas movie. The entire plot revolves around Clark Griswold's desire for a perfect family Christmas, and nearly every major conflict and resolution (the lights, the bonus, the arrival of the relatives, the final scene) is intrinsically tied to the holiday."
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