According to a 2019 survey by AAA, 44 percent of Americans who plan to purchase a real Christmas tree will not transport it safely—even though 16 percent of survey respondents say they’ve ...

Do not transport a tree on your car’s roof unless it has a roof rack. This can bend the roof. Place a tarp or blanket over the cargo area to protect the interior from loose needles.

Dressed as the character Clark Griswold, Ted Ray sits in a Ford Taurus wagon with a tree on top outside his home to pay tribute to “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” on Dec. 4, 2024 ...

Dressed as the character Clark Griswold, Ted Ray poses for a portrait in a Ford Taurus wagon with a tree on top outside his home to imitate the movie “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ...

“Well, it’s because there’s a 500-pound tree on the top of the car.” Ray said he was 5 or 6 when he first saw the movie, back when it was frequently shown on TV in December.

The year 2024 has flown by, and Christmas is now less than a month away. As we eagerly anticipate this festive occasion, preparations are in full swing, Christmas trees stand tall, lights twinkle ...

Chevy Chase recreated the memorable light-plugging moment from "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" as he flipped the switch to light the tree at the casino on the North Shore.