1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
   Home Alone
2. A Christmas Story

Kevin McCallister and Clark Griswold sprung from the same mind.

1. Dana Hill
   Juliette Lewis
2. Dana Barron

Juliette Lewis would go on to have a successful film career.

1. one
   two
2. none

"Christmas Vacation" was the third film, after "Vacation" and "European Vacation."

1. Jason Lively
   Anthony Michael Hall
2. Johnny Galecki

While Anthony Michael Hall made the role famous in the first film, Johnny Galecki starred in "Christmas Vacation" before joining "Roseanne."

1. Jason Alexander
   Julia Louis-Dreyfus
2. Michael Richards

Louis-Dreyfus shows up as the snobby yuppie neighbor.

1. a snowbank
   a bridge
2. a logging truck

In a road rage-related driving mishap, Clark ends up driving under a logging truck.

1. gloves
   a saw
2. ropes

Since Clark forgot the saw, the tree makes its way home with roots attached.

1. a Chicago Bears cap
   a Chicago Cub cap
2. a Chicago Blackhawks cap

He wears the Chicago Bears hat throughout all the films.

1. Wally
   Chuckles
2. Sparky

Sparky is Ellen's pet name for him.

1. new lawn furniture
   a vacation
2. a pool

Clark is desperate to get the family a summer swimming spot with his money, since he already put down a deposit he couldn't afford.

1. underwear
   candy
2. hats

Maybe you recall the scene where the clerk shows off her lack of panty lines.

1. her mom
   her grandma
2. her brother

Having to share a bed with her brother is a situation she deems "sick and twisted."

1. 950
   2,000
2. 25,000

That's right, 25,000. Clark never overdoes anything.

1. in the basement
   in the attic
2. in the oven

He gets trapped in the attic while doing so.

1. rats
   home movies
2. a can of peanuts

He finds a trove of awesome clothing and gets teary watching old movies.

1. Clark's cousin Eddie
   Rusty's teacher
2. Audrey's boyfriend

Eddie, Catherine and their young kids all show up uninvited.

1. Snot
   Snuffles
2. Scooter

Snot is a lovely name for a lovely dog.

1. his oldest son
   his house
2. his retirement savings

It's a good deal! Eddie got a car and a house, really.

1. snowman building
   ice skating
2. sledding

Clark goes a little too fast with his newfangled sled lubricant.

1. She doesn't have to wear her coat to the bathroom.
   The house is always parked in the same place.
2. both

Ruby Sue is a pretty happy kid, all things considered.

1. beer
   cigars
2. dog food

Snot has a robust appetite.

1. Clark
   Uncle Lewis
2. Clark's dad

Uncle Lewis' hair comes off with his hat.

1. a cat
   Jell-O mold
2. both

Aunt Bethany gets a little confused sometimes.

1. "The Star-Spangled Banner"
   Pledge of Allegiance
2. "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"

Her recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance is a very patriotic, albeit misplaced, moment during Christmas dinner.

1. the cat
   the dog
2. himself

The cat was chewing on the Christmas lights when Clark plugged them in.

1. $10,000
   a one-year subscription to the Jelly of the Month club
2. a festive tie

As Cousin Eddie says, the subscription is a gift that keeps on giving.

1. He decorates a fern.
   He goes to a u-pick farm.
2. He cuts down a tree in the yard.

He takes a chainsaw to a tree in the front lawn.

1. a pigeon
   a raccoon
2. a squirrel

Unfortunately, they find out the squirrel lives in the tree after it is in the house.

1. a check
   Clark's boss
2. another dog

Eddie kidnaps Clark's boss to exact revenge for the lost bonus.

1. "Silent Night"
   "Jingle Bells"
2. "The Star-Spangled Banner"

Aunt Bethany got confused (and patriotic) again.