Christmas Vacation Party Food Ideas for the Clark In All Of Us

This is the year you should tickle your family’s funny bone with some seriously fun Christmas Vacation party food. From Aunt Bethany to grumpy old Art, read on for plenty of Christmas Vacation-themed yummies. Perfect for a “full-blown, four-alarm holiday emergency.”

It goes without saying you need your own copy of the movie. You never know where, or if, it will come on TV. The Blu-ray on Amazon is less than $10.

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Christmas Vacation Party Food Ideas

“Hallelujah! Holy sh*t! Where’s the Tylenol?” – Clark W. Griswold

First of all, you know you need these Clark candy bars, right? How can you have a Christmas Vacation party and not have Clark bars? It’s too perfect. I think I’d consider adding them to gift packages with bows if you have friends or family who are hardcore, crazy fans. Now onto the recipes!

Aunt Bethany, does your cat eat Jell-O?

Ah, yes, the famous green Jell-O mold with cat food in it. Does it look gross? It sure does. Don’t let that stop you. via Movie Nights at Home.

That’s just a real nice surprise, Clark.

A favorite scene of mine: Cousin Eddie and Clark go shopping to pick up a few things, like light bulbs and a ridiculous amount of giant bags of dog food for Snots. So naturally, you’ll need to serve up some O l’Roy “dog food.” via The Hive Blog.

Ol' Roy Christmas Vacation dog food snack for parties — The Hive Blog

Clark, that’s the gift that keeps on giving the whole year.

Yep. It’s the Jelly of the Month club! May I suggest this incredibly delicious red pepper jelly. Serve it up on a slab of cream cheese, add a variety of crackers, and you’re good to go. Guests will flip for it. via Inspired By Charm.

Not a fan of jelly? Then gourmet jelly beans it is! All the flavors of jelly beans you could wish for can be found here.

Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out to the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead?

Every year, I look forward to this line from Clark to Eddie. It’s one of my favorites!

Eggnog is a must-have, at least once, during the holiday season. If you’re not crazy about drinking eggnog, you can still enjoy the taste. Make some Bailey’s Egg Nog. via Tao of Spice.

Save the neck for me, Clark.

Cousin Eddie loves him some neck. If someone forced me to eat a turkey neck, I would cry for a week. While it’s true I’ve never tried one, it’s also true that they look awful to me. Do you love them? If I had to eat one, I think I’d go with this recipe, Southern Smothered Turkey Necks.

Hurry up, Clark. I’m freezing my baguettes off.

Art’s baguettes are about to freeze off while he’s outside waiting for Clark’s lights to turn on. You know what that means! Your Christmas Vacation Party needs some warm, crusty baguettes. Get ready to serve up a delicious Bruschetta. via Delish.

Little full. Lotta sap.

One of the most iconic lines from the movie, right? These 3D Christmas tree cookies are perfect. via A Spicy Perspective

Clark: “Where’s Eddie? He usually eats these things.”
Catherine, Eddie’s wife: “Oh, not recently. He read that squirrels are high in cholesterol.”

Squirrels love acorns, so I’m all in for these cute acorn donut holes. via June Berry Lane

If this tastes as half as good as it looks, we’re in for a real treat!

I giggle just thinking about the scene where they are about to carve the turkey. That sound when the turkey pops open! LOLOLOL.

Naturally, you can’t prepare a regular old turkey for this. Instead, you need… TURKEY JERKY! You can make your own, or order some from Amazon. via TBSP

Do you have other Christmas Vacation party food ideas?

Do tell! Always on the prowl for new recipes.

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Sher

Sher Bailey has been a dedicated voice for the Love and Marriage blog for over a decade, sharing practical advice on everything from stretching a grocery budget to finding the best homeschooling resources. She writes from the unique perspective of a full-time traveler, living and working on the road in her motorhome alongside her husband and their two cats. Sher’s diverse body of work is fueled by her belief that with the right tools and a little creativity, any challenge can be turned into an opportunity for growth and adventure.