Much has changed at the backlot residence where Clark W. Griswold (Chevy Chase) strung his twinkle-light masterpiece in the 1989 comedy. To me, Christmas movies are like fine wines – they get ...

For many, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” is a must-watch seasonal ... He figured it was a reasonable facsimile of the Griswold family vehicle but knew it needed an added touch.

If the Griswold family home looks familiar ... It took everything in my power to convince myself to resign from Christmas Vacation because I couldn’t make the movie with Chevy Chase.” ...