The central focus of this artwork is a prominent, smiling portrait of a man wearing a bright red and white Santa hat, a brown knit cardigan, and a patterned necktie. He is framed by a collage of smaller, overlapping film stills that depict various iconic moments from the movie. These smaller images show characters in festive settings, including a scene with a Christmas tree, characters reacting with surprise, and shots of a house decorated with numerous glowing holiday lights.
To the lower right of the main portrait, there is a stylized, metallic-grey illustration of a moose-shaped mug, a recognizable prop from the film. The collage is arranged within a border that mimics a frosty, snow-dusted edge, giving the overall composition a wintry and seasonal feel. Below the portrait, the title "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" is printed in elegant, festive lettering, anchoring the layout.
The colour palette is dominated by deep, warm earth tones, vibrant holiday reds, and crisp whites, all contrasted against the cool blue and silver highlights of the snow-themed border. The lighting in the various stills varies from warm, domestic interiors filled with golden light to outdoor nighttime shots sparkling with festive illumination. The image is a photo-based collage that blends publicity portraits with cinematic frames to create a celebratory summary of the film.