The christmas tree glistens in the light. The family sings in the cosy living room. A dream of Christmas. But only a dream. As every year, Clark Griswold and his family host a Christmas turkey dinner. Clark has only one wish in his heart for this day: he wants to spend a few contemplative hours. That doesn't sound immodest, but given the clumsy way in which he has always ensured perfect chaos in the past, it is rather optimistic.