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.
Movie tag line: "Yule crack up!"
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Character: Clark Griswold
Character: Ellen Griswold
Character: Audrey Griswold
Character: Russell 'Rusty' Griswold
Character: Clark, Sr.
Character: Nora
Character: Art
Character: Francis
Character: Cousin Eddie
Character: Cousin Catherine
Character: Rocky
Character: Ruby Sue
Character: Uncle Lewis
Character: Aunt Bethany
Character: Bill
Character: Todd Chester
Character: Margo Chester
Character: Mary
Character: Delivery Boy
Character: Frank Shirley
Character: Helen Shirley
Character: Bozo #1
Character: Bozo #2
Character: SWAT Officer
Character: Cop
Character: Cop
Character: Young Executive
Character: Parade Announcer (voice)
Character: Clark (age 9) (uncredited)
Character: SWAT Team Sargeant (uncredited)
Character: Downtown Shopper (uncredited)