With the holidays coming up, watching classic holiday movies is inevitable. Through hardship and triumphs, these movies allow us to have a special connection with the characters every time we think of the holiday spirit. It’s hard to beat these entertaining characters who make these movies worth watching.
#5: Charlie Brown, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
Just making the list at fifth place is the iconic Charlie Brown. Starring in the oldest movie on the list, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (1965), Charlie Brown demonstrates a new meaning to Christmas in a timeless classic. The short 25-minute film watches Charlie Brown go through the trials and tribulations that the holiday brings. Altogether, Charlie Brown brought a new meaning to Christmas and has set the stage for many other Christmas movies.
#4: Chris (Hero Boy), “The Polar Express”
As a great character who shows a lot of growth, Chris comes in fourth in our rankings. Chris, known as Hero Boy, embarks on a strenuous and thrilling journey as he boards the Polar Express. Although he does not initially have any holiday spirit and doubts the truth about Santa, he learns invaluable lessons about faith and discovering the joy of the holidays. This action-packed 2004 movie allows Chris to give the viewer a glimpse into the realm of fantasy on the Polar Express.
#3: The Grinch, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”
The Grinch, a must-watch classic, slides into third place. The heartwarming story of the Grinch’s heart growing three times its size to love the Christmas spirit was always a great story from the original 1966 cartoon to multiple remakes. The Grinch is a top character because of the zany humor actor Jim Carrey brings in the 2000 movie, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” All in all, the unique Christmas story combined with Carrey’s comedy makes the Grinch a staple in many households around the world come Christmas time.
#2: Kevin, “Home Alone”
Kevin from the Christmas classic “Home Alone” (1990) never disappoints. With his sneaky tricks and relatable childhood frustrations, Kevin’s struggles and triumphs appeal to the whole family. The humor and satisfaction of watching burglars Marv and Harvey fall for the traps set up by eight-year-old Kevin will never get old. This timeless Christmas movie will be played for generations, which makes Kevin a fan-favorite character and why he is second on our list.
#1: Buddy, “Elf”
Claiming the top spot on our list is Buddy the Elf, starring in the phenomenal Christmas movie “Elf” (2003). With his witty humor and jaw-dropping tendencies, Buddy, played by comedic actor Will Farrell, never fails to bring a smile to the viewer’s faces, whether he is singing, eating extravagant meals or building a Lego creation. Buddy’s kind nature and genuine innocence make it impossible to hate him and keep the viewer on the edge of their seat, waiting for more.
