If the name Clark Griswold doesn’t ring a bell, it’s time to rent “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” Watch as the hilarious Chevy Chase embodies the well-meaning but clumsy dad obsessed with Christmas lights in this timeless holiday flick. Plus, enjoy Randy Quaid’s unforgettable performance as the zany Cousin Eddie Johnson, perfect for anyone who appreciates a good dose of comedic chaos (and I certainly do).

However, a real-life Clark Griswold found himself at odds with a rather unsympathetic Homeowners Association in Idaho. They took legal action against resident Jeremy Morris, accusing him of going overboard with his Christmas decorations and lighting displays.

In a delightful twist, Morris ultimately emerged victorious:

“Ironically, they (the HOA) ended up paying us significantly more than what the jury awarded years ago,” Morris shared. “Back in 2019, the jury awarded us $75,000, and we settled for a considerably larger sum,” he added.

It’s a satisfying outcome, with those who initially opposed finding themselves footing the bill for even more festive cheer. Morris is now basking in even greater holiday joy:

Idaho lawyer Jeremy Morris spoke to Fox News Digital about his staged elaborate holiday displays in defiance of his former homeowners association that led to a protracted legal battle.

The case was overturned by the judge after he was previously awarded $75,000 in 2019. He then appealed to the 9th Circuit in 2020, before his saga got all the way to the Supreme Court. When the case reached SCOTUS, it was kicked back to the appellate court and the HOA reached a settlement, leaving Moore triumphant.

“They (HOA) ended up paying us significantly more, ironically, than the jury awarded us many years ago,” Morris reported. “The jury previously awarded us $75,000 (in 2019), and I will tell you that we actually settled for significantly more than $75,000,” Morris said.

Hee hee hee. The bitter Karens and woke scolds are now paying for more lights. I love it. He’s laughing his way to more merriment:

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“The evil done by the federal judge has been undone, and our family’s right to celebrate Christmas through this ministry has been vindicated,” Morris wrote. 

GRINCH PAYS UP: Idaho lawyer Jeremy Morris tells Fox News Digital that he settled with his HOA for significantly more than the original $75,000 jury award after years of legal battles — and he’s spending the money on even more holiday decorations.

“I’m buying a lot of Christmas… pic.twitter.com/LHWAFtL1M0

— Fox News (@FoxNews) December 24, 2025

I’m buying a lot of Christmas lights, and I’m enjoying it every time that I screw in a light bulb.

Boom.

RedState’s Brandon Morse, in his Tuesday VIP article titled, The War on Christmas Is Still Raging, brilliantly described how no other religion is routinely called upon to rename its holidays, “tone it down,” and take the meaning out of what is, yes, a celebratory, family day, but also at its roots, a religious one.

Morris, now known as the “Christmas Lawyer,” has shown us all that you don’t have to back down. Merry Christmas, Jeremy.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t leave you with this: