Greatest Christmas Movies of All Time
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation or A Christmas Story
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Why This Battle Matters
Ever feel like holiday decor is a battlefield? Then you’re prepped for the untangling lights duel between National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story. Here, it’s slapstick versus sweetness, modern mayhem against nostalgic charm. The Griswold’s chaotic holiday disasters clash with Ralphie’s quest for a Red Ryder BB gun in a showdown that tests which essence captures the Christmas spirit. This isn’t just about who tops the tree in film favs; it's a choice between embracing holiday pandemonium or preserving the warm glow of yesteryear. What will your heart vote for this season?
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How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer A Christmas Story over National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation when it comes to the greatest Christmas Movies of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick A Christmas Story 55.2% of the time over National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
Across all battles:
A Christmas Story win rate: 56.0%
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation win rate: 51.2%
Fan FAQs
Why do people love 'National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation'?
It’s the chaos and hilarity of the Griswold family’s holiday preparations! Fans love the slapstick humor and the disasters that anyone who’s ever had a ‘big family Christmas’ can sympathize with. Plus, Clark Griswold’s epic rants are just legendary.
What's making 'A Christmas Story' slightly edge out 'National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation' right now?
'A Christmas Story' resonates with its timeless charm and the underdog story that so many can relate to. Its quotable lines and iconic scenes, like the leg lamp and the triple-dog-dare, have a special place in many fans' hearts, giving it just that slight edge in current voting.
Why is the matchup between 'National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation' and 'A Christmas Story' so heated in the Greatest Christmas Movies of All Time league?
This showdown taps right into the nostalgia vein for a lot of fans! Both movies evoke strong holiday memories but in wildly different ways. 'Christmas Vacation' brings the belly laughs with its over-the-top family antics, while 'A Christmas Story' offers that sweet, relatable slice of childhood. It’s a classic clash of comedy styles, and fans are split right down the middle.