National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation trivia is a guaranteed loud night. This is the comedy your regulars quote all year, and December is when they want to shout the lines together. Run these sample Christmas Vacation trivia questions and watch your quietest weeknight fill up.
You get a mix of easy laughers and deep cuts for the superfans, plus hosting tips that keep the energy high. This guide is for bar and restaurant owners who want a rowdy, memorable holiday event. The full theme pack has more than 40 vetted questions, so the night runs itself.
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Here is a taste of the kinds of questions in the full pack. The complete theme pack includes 40+ questions across 4 rounds, plus a picture round and host script.
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How many Vacation films had been released before Christmas Vacation?
Answer: 2 -
What does Cousin Eddie empty into the storm drain, causing a hazard?
Answer: RV septic tank -
Who says, “Clark, we’re stuck under a truck!”?
Answer: Ellen -
Clark says “Burn some dust here” when driving. What does he say right after?
Answer: "Eat my rubber!" -
What is the name of the backlot street used for the Griswolds’ neighborhood?
Answer: Blondie Street -
What crashes when Uncle Lewis lights a cigar near the tree?
Answer: The Christmas tree -
What specific drink does Cousin Eddie spill on the carpet while Clark rants?
Answer: Eggnog -
What kind of animal does Clark mention in his boss-insult tirade?
Answer: Monkey -
Which state was much of the exterior filming done in (despite being set elsewhere)?
Answer: Colorado -
Who played Uncle Lewis in the film?
Answer: William Hickey -
Who played Aunt Bethany?
Answer: Mae Questel -
What food item does Aunt Bethany wrap as a Christmas present?
Answer: Jell-O mold
Why National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Trivia Works for Holiday Events
This movie wins because everyone has lived some version of it. A tangled string of lights, a relative who overstays their welcome, a holiday plan that falls apart. The Griswolds turn that chaos into comedy, and the lines have become part of how families talk about Christmas. Teams come already warmed up.
Costumes make this night. Cousin Eddie in a bathrobe, Aunt Bethany with her Jell-O mold, Clark with his overstuffed light display. Offer eggnog specials, play the movie's music between rounds, and hand out gag prizes like a Jelly of the Month certificate. The theme does half your hosting for you.
Comedy trivia is social media gold. Clips and quotes from this movie get shared every December without fail, so one good post can sell out your night. Schedule it on a Tuesday or Wednesday to pull people in on the slowest nights of the week.
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.
What if guests have never seen it?
Play short clips between rounds so newcomers can follow along. Mix in a few general 80s comedy questions as a safety net. The physical comedy scenes are funny even with no context.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Trivia Night Theme Pack
Running a full national lampoon's christmas vacation trivia night takes more than a dozen sample questions. The National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Trivia Night Theme Pack gives you everything: 40+ questions across 4 rounds, a themed picture round, a host script, and print-ready PDF and PowerPoint files. Download it today and host tonight.