Greatest Christmas Movies of All Time
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation or A Christmas Story
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Why This Battle Matters
What happens when the chaotic holiday cheer of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation collides with the nostalgic warmth of A Christmas Story? This isn't just a battle of holiday flicks—it's a clash of Christmas spirits. On one side, the Griswolds' slapstick, disaster-prone celebration; on the other, the Parker family's whimsical quest for a perfect holiday symbolized by a Red Ryder BB gun. The stakes? A spot atop the Christmas Movies of All Time league, yes, but also a decision about what defines our holiday entertainment. Do fans prefer their festivity with a side of comedic chaos or a dash of sentimental reflection?
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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 55.6% of the time over National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
Across all battles:
A Christmas Story win rate: 57.1%
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation win rate: 43.6%
Fan FAQs
Why is this matchup between National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story such a hot topic in the Greatest Christmas Movies of All Time league?
This matchup is a major debate because it pits two very different Christmas movie vibes against each other: the wholesome, wistful nostalgia of A Christmas Story against the chaotic, comedic disaster of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Both have passionate fanbases that swear by their favorite's take on the holiday spirit.
Why do fans adore National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
Fans love National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation for its hilarious, over-the-top portrayal of family holiday gatherings, which many viewers find both relatable and outrageously funny. Clark Griswold's disastrous but well-intentioned efforts to create a perfect Christmas resonate with many.
Who is better: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation or A Christmas Story?
Right now, A Christmas Story is slightly ahead in the voting on GoatWars. Fans seem to connect deeply with its nostalgic portrayal of childhood Christmas antics, which might be swaying the votes its way.