Griswold family christmas costumes

Todd and Margo costume

If I thought the excitement for Halloween was palpable last weekend, I didn't know what was coming. Between a soccer party (game included), a couple of

Step into the holiday season with our Ellen Griswold costume guide. Get tips on creating her classic, elegant look for your festive celebrations.

Dress like the happy-go-lucky Cousin Eddie who appears in the movie, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.

Aunt Bethany's clothing features a patterned dress topped with an animal print coat, hat and various necklaces. Uncle Lewis' wears a formal coat and tie.

Aunt Bethany's clothing features a patterned dress topped with an animal print coat, hat and various necklaces. Uncle Lewis' wears a formal coat and tie.

In Christmas Vacation, Ellen Griswold isthe patient wife of the overly enthusiastic Clark . She is played by Beverly D'Angelo in the film and is known for her roles in Entourage and American History X.Clark is insistent on having a traditional family Christmas. He goes all out to accomplish it to show how good he is at being a father and a man. Ellen patiently allows him to do all of his extravagant activities to prepare. This includes cutting down a too-large Christmas tree and covering…

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