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tis the season to celebrate your
favorite Yuletide icons welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top 10 Christmas
characters this phrase silent night mean
anything to you
for this list we’ll be looking at our
favorite classic holiday icons both the
nice and the naughty we’ll only be
covering fictional characters that
originated from books songs and urban
legends so real figures like a certain
birthday boy are ruled out number 10
Jack Frost
kicking off this list is the one who’s
nipping at our noses every winter Jack
Frost is the embodiment of winter itself
the snow falling from the sky the frost
on our window frames and the slippery
ice they’re all his masterpieces since
winter conditions can be unpredictable
Jack’s characterization is just as
unpredictable some days he’s an
invisible sprite bringing a winter
wonderland to the world other days he’s
a frosty prankster looking for kicks in
the cold Murr sometimes he’s just a
snowman who’s possibly out for revenge
for a smoke no matter how he’s portrayed
the bitter chill in the air means Jack
Frost and the winter season are on the
way number 9 the Grinch liked Christmas
a lot but the Grinch who lived just
north of who-ville didn’t dodge he is a
mean one but we love him for it the
Grinch is a hairy green grump who lives
in the mountains just outside of
Whoville with his dog max to say he
hates Christmas would be an
understatement he despises the holiday
so much
he gets the wonderful awful idea to
dress up a Santa and steal Christmas
from the whos then he got an idea
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unfortunately his Grinchy trick doesn’t
end as intended
seeing the hoos act marry without any
presents or decorations touches the
Grinch so much that he can’t go through
with his Grinch heed heed what happened
then well in Whoville they say that the
Grinch’s small
Oh three sizes that day but while dr.
Seuss’s furry green hermit now has a
soft spot for the festivities he still
got a few other tricks up his sleeve
number eight evany tsar scrooge do it
and decrease the surplus population
Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol is a
holiday classic that’s been referenced
and refreshed countless times but no
matter the adaptation they all have one
thing in common
a holiday humbug named Ebenezer Scrooge
Scrooge is a greedy money-lending miser
who hates Christmas mostly due to a lot
of bad experiences I really 11e huh may
you be happy in the night
fortunately the ghosts of Christmas are
there to help Scrooge get into the
spirit by showing him his awful past a
typical Christmas Day in the present
it’s all bunk R attic and a hole and
what could happen in the future if he
doesn’t change his ways while the
process is slow at first the message
eventually sinks in and Scrooge learns
to embrace this wondrous time of year
and show kindness to all the spirits did
it all in one night
number seven the Nutcracker soldiers the
nutcracker soldier has always been an
iconic Christmas toy so much so that it
became the hero of the short story The
Nutcracker Prince and the Mouse King and
the famous ballet had inspired he may
look like just another wooden soldier
but he is actually a man that was cursed
to become a living Nutcracker and Prince
of the dolls though he’s not much to
look at his leadership is top notch as
he leads an army of dolls to end the
tyranny of the evil Mouse King it’s a
fierce battle but our literal wooden
head emerges triumphant and exits with
someone who loves him in spite of his
looks
sadly the brave Nutcracker Prince is
only a dream
is he hello
number six the little drummer boy the
drum had an almost magical quality the
little drummer boy song tells of a
little boy who plays his drums for the
newborn King Jesus and his parents the
1968 Rankin and bass special fleshed out
the little boy by making him a poor kid
with only animal friends and a hatred
for humanity however when one of his
animal friends is fatally wounded he
looks desperately for help and one of
the three wise men has the answer my
lamb is been injured you must save him
the boy then gives the baby Messiah the
most loving gift of all the gift of
music his animal friend is revived and
the human boy’s heart is warmed again
showing how much happiness even the
littlest gifts can bring with a little
bit of love and as Aaron looked at the
babe he thought it was the most
beautiful sight he had ever seen
number five Krampus Krampus came not to
reward but to punish not to kiss but to
take did you get nothing but coal for
Christmas for your sake let’s hope
that’s all you get and not a visit from
the Christmas devil originally from
Germanic folklore Krampus has been
described as a giant hairy horned demon
he is the polar opposite of Santa Claus
while Santa rewards the good kids
Krampus punishes the naughty kids and he
does not mess around while getting
punished by Krampus is anything but fun
dressing up as him can be a blast which
is why folks in Germany participate in
the Krampus run and take to the streets
in their demonic garb every December be
good for goodness sake or Krampus will
come for you this year number 4 the
elves it’s the profession that every elf
aspires to and that is to build toy’s
Santa may be the big boss at the North
Pole but who do you think keeps the toy
shop running that privilege goes to the
pointy eared little creatures known as
Santa’s elves well they’re big guys
checking his list twice the elves are
busy in the shop making the toys and
tending to the reindeer if the need
should arise the little troopers will
take a chance out in the battlefield
prepping the houses of the world for the
Christmas Eve run while each little elf
is a hard worker there are a few that
pined for life outside the workshop well
someday I’d like to be nevertheless they
do their best for their jolly boss and
they won’t accept any substitutions you
sit on a throne of lies
number three Frosty the Snowman
catchy Christmas songs can inspire some
of the most unique and jolliest of
characters first it was a certain Red
Nosed Reindeer and now it’s his very
good friend Frosty the Snowman could I
really be alive what was once just an
ordinary snowman with all the fixin’s
corncob pipe button nose and eyes of
coal comes to life thanks to a magic hat
frosty and the kids have a fun run
around the town but his time is running
out
frosty has to hurry home before he melts
because that would be bad it’s sad to
see our new friend go
but please don’t cry for he’ll be back
again someday and he won’t be alone
number two Rudolph the red-nosed
reindeer you know of the eight reindeer
that pull Santa’s sleigh but do you
recall the most famous reindeer of all
your equal to red-nosed and nobody likes
him Christmas what originally started
out as a fun little story quickly turned
into a hit song and even bigger holiday
specials and movies Rudolph was a little
misfit with a glowing red nose
unfortunately this strange gift makes
him a laughingstock with the other
reindeer however they won’t be laughing
when Rudolph’s glowing schnoz is the
only thing that can cut through the
thick fog on the night of Christmas Eve
instead they’ll be calling him the one
who saved Christmas Rudolph with your
nose so bright won’t you guide my sleigh
tonight
this little reindeer certainly has gone
down in history showing that even a
total misfit can be a hero
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before we reveal our number one Yuletide
character here are some honorable
mentions
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but that has not stopped local leaders
for making Santa Claus the town’s
official symbol number one Santa Claus
beautiful the 4th century st. Nicholas’s
reputation for gift-giving served as
inspiration for the popular holiday icon
we know and love today Santa Claus boys
should be finishing up
this jolly old fat man resides at the
North Pole
along with his faithful wife
hard-working elves and fleet of reindeer
as they prepare for the Christmas Eve
ride we can’t count how many
interpretations of the big guy there are
some hearken back to the start of his
career and others show us his not so
jolly side while he may not exist
physically what he stands for is what
drives the holiday giving to your
friends and loved ones and bringing
peace to your fellow humans do you agree
with our list what holiday personality
gets you in the Christmas spirit
tomorrow is Christmas it’s practically
here for more festive top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
hey-hey-hey-hey scratch it I’ll put you
on the naughty list
just kidding but I could
[Music]
you
tis the season to celebrate your
favorite Yuletide icons welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top 10 Christmas
characters this phrase silent night mean
anything to you
for this list we’ll be looking at our
favorite classic holiday icons both the
nice and the naughty we’ll only be
covering fictional characters that
originated from books songs and urban
legends so real figures like a certain
birthday boy are ruled out number 10
Jack Frost
kicking off this list is the one who’s
nipping at our noses every winter Jack
Frost is the embodiment of winter itself
the snow falling from the sky the frost
on our window frames and the slippery
ice they’re all his masterpieces since
winter conditions can be unpredictable
Jack’s characterization is just as
unpredictable some days he’s an
invisible sprite bringing a winter
wonderland to the world other days he’s
a frosty prankster looking for kicks in
the cold Murr sometimes he’s just a
snowman who’s possibly out for revenge
for a smoke no matter how he’s portrayed
the bitter chill in the air means Jack
Frost and the winter season are on the
way number 9 the Grinch liked Christmas
a lot but the Grinch who lived just
north of who-ville didn’t dodge he is a
mean one but we love him for it the
Grinch is a hairy green grump who lives
in the mountains just outside of
Whoville with his dog max to say he
hates Christmas would be an
understatement he despises the holiday
so much
he gets the wonderful awful idea to
dress up a Santa and steal Christmas
from the whos then he got an idea
[Music]
unfortunately his Grinchy trick doesn’t
end as intended
seeing the hoos act marry without any
presents or decorations touches the
Grinch so much that he can’t go through
with his Grinch heed heed what happened
then well in Whoville they say that the
Grinch’s small
Oh three sizes that day but while dr.
Seuss’s furry green hermit now has a
soft spot for the festivities he still
got a few other tricks up his sleeve
number eight evany tsar scrooge do it
and decrease the surplus population
Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol is a
holiday classic that’s been referenced
and refreshed countless times but no
matter the adaptation they all have one
thing in common
a holiday humbug named Ebenezer Scrooge
Scrooge is a greedy money-lending miser
who hates Christmas mostly due to a lot
of bad experiences I really 11e huh may
you be happy in the night
fortunately the ghosts of Christmas are
there to help Scrooge get into the
spirit by showing him his awful past a
typical Christmas Day in the present
it’s all bunk R attic and a hole and
what could happen in the future if he
doesn’t change his ways while the
process is slow at first the message
eventually sinks in and Scrooge learns
to embrace this wondrous time of year
and show kindness to all the spirits did
it all in one night
number seven the Nutcracker soldiers the
nutcracker soldier has always been an
iconic Christmas toy so much so that it
became the hero of the short story The
Nutcracker Prince and the Mouse King and
the famous ballet had inspired he may
look like just another wooden soldier
but he is actually a man that was cursed
to become a living Nutcracker and Prince
of the dolls though he’s not much to
look at his leadership is top notch as
he leads an army of dolls to end the
tyranny of the evil Mouse King it’s a
fierce battle but our literal wooden
head emerges triumphant and exits with
someone who loves him in spite of his
looks
sadly the brave Nutcracker Prince is
only a dream
is he hello
number six the little drummer boy the
drum had an almost magical quality the
little drummer boy song tells of a
little boy who plays his drums for the
newborn King Jesus and his parents the
1968 Rankin and bass special fleshed out
the little boy by making him a poor kid
with only animal friends and a hatred
for humanity however when one of his
animal friends is fatally wounded he
looks desperately for help and one of
the three wise men has the answer my
lamb is been injured you must save him
the boy then gives the baby Messiah the
most loving gift of all the gift of
music his animal friend is revived and
the human boy’s heart is warmed again
showing how much happiness even the
littlest gifts can bring with a little
bit of love and as Aaron looked at the
babe he thought it was the most
beautiful sight he had ever seen
number five Krampus Krampus came not to
reward but to punish not to kiss but to
take did you get nothing but coal for
Christmas for your sake let’s hope
that’s all you get and not a visit from
the Christmas devil originally from
Germanic folklore Krampus has been
described as a giant hairy horned demon
he is the polar opposite of Santa Claus
while Santa rewards the good kids
Krampus punishes the naughty kids and he
does not mess around while getting
punished by Krampus is anything but fun
dressing up as him can be a blast which
is why folks in Germany participate in
the Krampus run and take to the streets
in their demonic garb every December be
good for goodness sake or Krampus will
come for you this year number 4 the
elves it’s the profession that every elf
aspires to and that is to build toy’s
Santa may be the big boss at the North
Pole but who do you think keeps the toy
shop running that privilege goes to the
pointy eared little creatures known as
Santa’s elves well they’re big guys
checking his list twice the elves are
busy in the shop making the toys and
tending to the reindeer if the need
should arise the little troopers will
take a chance out in the battlefield
prepping the houses of the world for the
Christmas Eve run while each little elf
is a hard worker there are a few that
pined for life outside the workshop well
someday I’d like to be nevertheless they
do their best for their jolly boss and
they won’t accept any substitutions you
sit on a throne of lies
number three Frosty the Snowman
catchy Christmas songs can inspire some
of the most unique and jolliest of
characters first it was a certain Red
Nosed Reindeer and now it’s his very
good friend Frosty the Snowman could I
really be alive what was once just an
ordinary snowman with all the fixin’s
corncob pipe button nose and eyes of
coal comes to life thanks to a magic hat
frosty and the kids have a fun run
around the town but his time is running
out
frosty has to hurry home before he melts
because that would be bad it’s sad to
see our new friend go
but please don’t cry for he’ll be back
again someday and he won’t be alone
number two Rudolph the red-nosed
reindeer you know of the eight reindeer
that pull Santa’s sleigh but do you
recall the most famous reindeer of all
your equal to red-nosed and nobody likes
him Christmas what originally started
out as a fun little story quickly turned
into a hit song and even bigger holiday
specials and movies Rudolph was a little
misfit with a glowing red nose
unfortunately this strange gift makes
him a laughingstock with the other
reindeer however they won’t be laughing
when Rudolph’s glowing schnoz is the
only thing that can cut through the
thick fog on the night of Christmas Eve
instead they’ll be calling him the one
who saved Christmas Rudolph with your
nose so bright won’t you guide my sleigh
tonight
this little reindeer certainly has gone
down in history showing that even a
total misfit can be a hero
[Music]
before we reveal our number one Yuletide
character here are some honorable
mentions
[Music]
[Music]
but that has not stopped local leaders
for making Santa Claus the town’s
official symbol number one Santa Claus
beautiful the 4th century st. Nicholas’s
reputation for gift-giving served as
inspiration for the popular holiday icon
we know and love today Santa Claus boys
should be finishing up
this jolly old fat man resides at the
North Pole
along with his faithful wife
hard-working elves and fleet of reindeer
as they prepare for the Christmas Eve
ride we can’t count how many
interpretations of the big guy there are
some hearken back to the start of his
career and others show us his not so
jolly side while he may not exist
physically what he stands for is what
drives the holiday giving to your
friends and loved ones and bringing
peace to your fellow humans do you agree
with our list what holiday personality
gets you in the Christmas spirit
tomorrow is Christmas it’s practically
here for more festive top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
hey-hey-hey-hey scratch it I’ll put you
on the naughty list
just kidding but I could
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