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Sleep With Me
A Chaotic Christmas Eve
This chapter of the podcast episode discusses the events that take place on Christmas Eve in the movie 'Christmas Vacation'. The guests start to arrive at Clark's house, including his parents, his wife's parents, his cousin Eddie and his family, and some older relatives. There are comedic moments during dinner preparation, with mishaps involving the turkey, gelatin mixed with cat food, and a mischievous uncle who throws his cigars around. The dog trashes the kitchen, the cat causes chaos in the Christmas tree, and a squirrel wreaks havoc during dinner. Julia Louis Dreyfus's character gets fed up and goes to the neighbor's house. However, the chaos turns into a bonding experience as the family tries to catch the squirrel. Just when it seems like Christmas is ruined, a courier arrives with a Christmas bonus and an announcement of a swimming pool. The chapter ends with the reveal that the family has subscribed to a year-long fruitcake of the month club.