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On Dec. 1, 1989, a new chapter of the Griswold family dysfunction was unleashed upon the world when National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation made its debut in movie theaters and an

'Tis the season! Houses around Greater Cincinnati and northern Kentucky are getting into the holiday spirit with dazzling light displays.

Watch the Facebook livestream of the opening ceremony in the player above. (Courtesy Video/Wadsworth Griswold House) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The spirit of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” lives on at a house in Wadsworth, Ohio. The Wadsworth Griswold House, at 173 Duane Lane, has been lit for the 11th year in a row, and “it’s […]

One of the best and most quotable movies that is a 'must watch' during the holiday season is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. And one house in Ohio is lighting up their home in Clark Griswold fashion with 250 strands of lights; 100 bulbs per strand; for a grand total of 25,000 [Chinese] imported twinkle. Not only is this home spreading holiday cheer, but it's also giving back in a big way.

One of the best and most quotable movies that is a 'must watch' during the holiday season is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. And one house in Ohio is lighting up their home in Clark Griswold fashion with 250 strands of lights; 100 bulbs per strand; for a grand total of 25,000 [Chinese] imported twinkle. Not only is this home spreading holiday cheer, but it's also giving back in a big way.

One of the best and most quotable movies that is a 'must watch' during the holiday season is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. And one house in Ohio is lighting up their home in Clark Griswold fashion with 250 strands of lights; 100 bulbs per strand; for a grand total of 25,000 [Chinese] imported twinkle. Not only is this home spreading holiday cheer, but it's also giving back in a big way.

Clark Griswold has taught this Ohio family everything it knows about exterior illumination.

‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ is the gift that keeps on giving (and you kind of have Stanley Kubrick to thank for its existence).

The house’s elaborate decor includes an RV and mannequins dressed as the movie’s characters.

"I dedicate this house to the Griswold Family Christmas."