"[as an entourage of suits - led by Clark's boss - passes by single file] Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas, Merry Chri…"

"[the newel post is wobbly, so Clark cuts it off with a chain saw] Fixed the newel post."

"LOTTA SAP in here. [spits then give an "okay" sign] Looks great! Little full, Lotta sap!"

"[handing Christmas lights to Russ] Unravel these. We need to check every bulb. [pulls out a huge tangle of lights] Oo…"

"I dedicate this house to the Griswold Family Christmas."

"Going for a new amateur recreational saucer sled land speed record, Clark W. Griswold, Jr.! Remember, don't try this …"

"[sliding through a forest on his saucer sled, barely avoiding trees] This is great! It's great! I'm dead!"

"Hey! If any of you are looking for any last-minute gift ideas for me, I have one. I'd like Frank Shirley, my boss, ri…"

"That right there is a RV, I got it off my buddy of mine. He took my house, I took the RV."

"Well I'm gonna park the cars and get the luggage, and well, I'll be outside for the...season."