National Lampoon's
Christmas Vacation

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) is the third entry in the Vacation series, written by John Hughes and directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik. Chevy Chase returns as Clark Griswold, whose determination to host the “perfect, old‑fashioned family Christmas” quickly spirals into comic disaster. With his wife Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), children Audrey (Juliette Lewis) and Rusty (Johnny Galecki), and a house full of relatives—including the unforgettable Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid)—Clark faces one calamity after another: a house overloaded with thousands of Christmas lights, a turkey dinner gone horribly wrong, a squirrel‑infested tree, and a missing holiday bonus that pushes him to the brink.
Blending slapstick humor with sharp family satire, the film captures both the chaos and warmth of the holiday season. Its iconic scenes and quotable lines have made it a perennial favorite, cementing its place as one of the most beloved Christmas comedies of all time.