36 years ago TODAY, a million Christmas lights and one very determined dad melted down the holidays when “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” was released in theaters in 1989! Chevy Chase’s Clark Griswold tried going all in on the perfect family Christmas, but an exploding turkey, Cousin Eddie, and a squirrel in a tree made the whole thing play out like one long holiday meltdown. It still feels weirdly wholesome, and it’s become the go-to December rewatch for anyone who has ever packed too ma