Clark Griswold, the main character of the "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" movie series, received a Christmas bonus of $15,000 from his boss, Mr. Shirley, after all of his efforts to create a memorable and happy holiday season for his family. However, the bonus was not enough to cover all the expenses of his extravagant Christmas plans, and he ended up losing his job and facing a debt crisis. Despite the financial struggles, Clark's Christmas spirit remained strong, and he eventually found a way to make the most of the situation and create a memorable holiday for his family.