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When "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" was released 34 years ago, it joined a catalogue of holiday films that included wholesome offerings like "It's a Wonderful Life," "A Christmas Carol" and "Miracle on 34th Street." Those were films that no parent would hesitate to watch with their children.
