How Many Lights Were on the Griswold’s House in Christmas Vacation?

By Anna Duncan

If you are a fan of the holiday classic movie ‘Christmas Vacation’, you must have noticed the extravagant light display on the Griswold’s house. But have you ever wondered how many lights were actually on that house? Let’s dive into the details.

Firstly, it’s important to note that the number of lights on the Griswold’s house is a matter of debate. While some sources claim there were 25,000 lights, others state there were as many as 250,000! The truth is, it’s difficult to know for sure.

However, we can make some educated guesses based on the size of the house and previous records. The Griswold’s house is a two-story suburban home with a large yard. According to a study by Christmas Lights Etc., an average-sized home requires around 10,000-15,000 lights to achieve a similar level of illumination seen in Christmas Vacation.

Assuming that Clark Griswold went above and beyond with his decorations and had at least double or triple that amount, we can estimate that there were between 20,000-45,000 lights on his house.

To put this in perspective, an average household uses around 11,000 kilowatt-hours per year. If we assume that Clark used 25,000 lights and ran them for six hours each night for around two months (November to December), he would have used approximately 1,350 kilowatt-hours just for his Christmas lights! That’s equivalent to what an average household uses in over three months.

It’s no wonder that Clark’s neighbor Todd was concerned about his power bill skyrocketing due to all those lights!

In conclusion, while we may never know exactly how many lights were on the Griswold’s house in Christmas Vacation, we can estimate that there were between 20,000-45,000. That’s a lot of lights! And it’s safe to say that Clark Griswold went above and beyond to spread holiday cheer in his neighborhood.