Christmas Vacation

DAILY DIRT: 'Tis the season for 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'

November 29, 2023 | By Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

But is it the No. 1 all-time Christmas comedy film? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 796 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s always been a holiday tradition in the Eighinger household to watch “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” the Chevy Chase film that debuted in 1989. I’m pretty sure we all…

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Daily Dirt: Some days, you just need a dose of Clark Griswold

December 7, 2021 | By Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

Before you read on, what Christmas movie elevated squirrels to a new height of holiday importance? … While you ponder, welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 150 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Granted, from a sentimental standpoint, “It’s A Wonderful Life” is hard to beat this time of year when it comes…

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