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Story summary
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, released in 1989, is celebrated as a holiday classic about the Griswold family's chaotic Christmas.
- Behind the scenes, the production faced challenges including a director change and the use of an untrained squirrel.
- John Hughes adapted the story from his short piece Christmas '59, reflecting nostalgic themes.
- The Griswold home sat on Warner Bros.' Blondie Street in suburban Chicago, and the set has since been demolished.
