National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Trivia — 10 Questions & Answers
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Hosting a holiday party and need a game everyone will laugh at? These 10 free National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation trivia questions are perfect. Pass them around at dinner, read them aloud, and see who knows the Griswolds best.
10 Free National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Trivia Questions
Read each question aloud and let everyone guess. Click "Show Answer" to reveal it. No sign-up, no download, just holiday fun.
1. What animal does Aunt Bethany believe is inside the wrapped present?
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Cat
2. Who directed Christmas Vacation?
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Jeremiah S. Chechik
3. Which Seinfeld star appears as a neighbor in the film?
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus
4. How many Griswold Vacation films was John Hughes involved in as a writer?
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3
5. Which child actor from the film went on to star in The Big Bang Theory?
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Johnny Galecki
6. Which relative repeatedly says “Grace”?
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Aunt Bethany
7. What structure does Clark damage while hanging Christmas lights?
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Gutter
8. Who says, “Save the neck for me, Clark”?
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Cousin Eddie
9. Who exclaims, “If that thing had nine lives, she just spent 'em all!”?
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Cousin Eddie
10. Who says “You couldn’t hear a dump truck driving through a nitroglycerin plant”?
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Uncle Lewis
How to Host a National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Trivia Night
You do not need any special equipment. These tips work for a living room, a classroom, or a bar back room:
- Split into teams of 3 to 5. Mixed teams keep things fair and fun. Let guests pick team names from the theme for extra laughs.
- Read each question twice. Especially in a noisy room. A phone speaker or small Bluetooth speaker helps everyone hear.
- Keep score on paper. One point per correct answer. Announce standings halfway through to keep the energy up.
- Have a small prize ready. Candy, a goofy trophy, or first pick of dessert. A last-place prize keeps the mood light.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Christmas Vacation trivia questions per round?
Ten to 15 questions per round, three or four rounds. The movie is so quotable that you can run a whole round of finish-the-quote questions. Save cast and behind-the-scenes facts for the final round.
When is the best time to run this?
December is peak, especially the two weeks before Christmas. It also works as a New Year's warm-up, since the whole movie is about surviving the holidays.
Is Christmas Vacation trivia family-friendly?
Mostly, but screen your questions. The movie has some crude humor and salty language from Cousin Eddie and Uncle Lewis. For family crowds, stick to the plot and quote questions and skip the edgier lines. Adult bar crowds love the full version.
Ready for the full family showdown? The National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Trivia Night Theme Pack on Cheap Trivia has the complete 40-plus question set, built for holiday parties. For hosting tips and 12 more sample questions, see our companion guide “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Trivia Questions & Answers” on the Cheap Trivia blog.
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