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It’s time to bust out the wassail and spread some cheer. That’s right, Christmas time is almost here! It would be hard to pinpoint any one single favorite part of the holidays for me, but stories are certainly a part of the Christmas tradition I grew up with and continue to play a role in how I celebrate today. It was a Christmas Eve tradition in my family to read some version of the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore, which to this day will always be “Twas the Night Before Christmas” in my head. And I loved reading The Polar Express long before it was a movie.
No surprise, then, that I wanted to spread a bit of holiday cheer with a fictional Christmas character quiz. These characters from beloved Christmas stories each have a unique relationship to the holidays — just like you! Sure, most of them are pretty integral to their own Christmas stories, so if you’re a total Scrooge you may not like the outcome, but the festive rest of us can find our perfect Christmas match!
So just how festive are you? Do you have Santa Claus levels of cheer to spare or are you more on the level of a mischievous Jack Frost? Take our quiz and find out!
Keep reading to find out what fictional Christmas characters you might get in the quiz!
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By signing up you agree to our terms of useJack Frost is a sprite-like figure responsible for frosty weather in various folklore and fairy tale traditions.
Santa Claus is a folkloric figure based on a generous saint from near modern-day Turkey who has become a part of Christmas tradition. He features prominently in beloved Christmas stories like The Night Before Christmas which has been retold in many wonderful variations like Rachel Isadora’s The Night Before Christmas set in Africa and Twas Nochebuena, which explores Latino Christmas traditions.
Rudolf is, you guessed it, a red-nosed reindeer who leads Santa’s sleigh in Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Cindy Lou Who is a young Who from Whoville in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Krampus is a creature that punishes naughty children in Alpine folklore and more recently in fun children’s books like Goodnight Krampus.
The Nutcracker (or The Nutcracker Prince) is a nutcracker doll brought to life from the original The Nutcracker and the Mouse King or more recent children’s book adaptations like The Nutcracker in Harlem.
Lucy Pevensie is the youngest of the Pevensie siblings from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Journey is the creative granddaughter of toy inventor Jeronicus Jangle from the musical Jingle Jangle which has been adapted into fun children’s books like The Perfect Gift: A Jingle Jangle Story by Lyn Sisson-Talbert and David E. Talbert and The Square Root of Possible: A Jingle Jangle Story by Lyn Sisson-Talbert and David E. Talbert.
Don’t pout just because you’ve finished our fictional Christmas character quiz; there’s plenty more holiday fun to be had!
- Take this quiz to find out which Christmas romance is the one for you.
- Or this quiz to find your perfect Christmas romance book.
- Which holiday romance should you read based on your Christmas faves?
- Here are some wondrous and festive Christmas books for kids.
- And here are great holiday reads to cure a Scrooge spell.
Do you usually wear a hat or go hatless?
I wear a different type of head covering, such as a scarf or a veil.
Actually, I wear a hat about 50% of the time & no hat 50% of the time.
Which of the following jobs would you enjoy most?
Job? Bleh! I don't want to do anything except retire, live off taxpayers, or hole up in nature as a hermit.
What's your favorite part of Christmas?
My birthday/my child's birthday is on Christmas! Cool, huh?
Nothing! I don't like Christmas.
Helping others less fortunate than I am.
Appreciation of the non-materialistic joys of Christmas
The celebration of mankind's redemption through Jesus
What is your least favorite thing about Christmas?
People who forget the real reason we celebrate Christmas--the miracle of Jesus.
I am so busy with the bustle of the holidays that I get little rest until it's over.
People who want to take time off for Christmas or who automatically expect Christmas bonuses.
People who are unkind to one another instead of spreading the spirit of love that should accompany the holiday.
Being excluded from Christmas games & activities
The financial burden it brings
Not getting to spend as much time as I would like with loved ones.
Which of these animals do you have (or would you prefer to have) as a companion?
None. I have no time for animals.
What do you feel is your most unattractive physical quality?
I don't know. I don't spend a lot of time thinking about my appearance..
When someone is unkind to you, how do you respond?
I avoid them and/or give them a crappy gag gift.
I freeze up and hope a friend will come to my rescue. Otherwise, I do nothing and feel completely destroyed.
I try to be even meaner to them than they are to me.
I hit them where it will hurt the most--their wallet!
I confess my pain to a close friend and/or become inspired to show the abuser that I am a better person than they give me credit for.
Think about your best friend/closest companion. Which of the following best describes him/her?
Dead/passed away/ghost/spirit
I've never felt close to anyone.
What's your opinion of Jesus?
I believe Jesus was a good teacher but do not believe he was the son of God or possessed any true divine power.
I believe the existence of God and Jesus as divine creators has never been proven or disproven.
I follow a non-Christian religion/belief system
Which of the following would bother you the most?
Losing my most prized, non-monetary possession--one that is irreplaceable.
Being confronted with your past sins and bombarded with guilt and/or threats of punishment.
Being dangerously overheated
People who are unkind to each other and/or animals.
Losing part/all of my money
Others not believing in me.
Having to spend days watching or listening to something that I find annoying.
Which of the following would scare you the most?
Disappearing into non-existence
Your pet falling/almost falling off a cliff.
Getting caught committing a crime.
If you were to be accused of a crime (even one you didn't commit), what crime would it most likely be?
Pretending to be someone or something you're not.
Causing a public nuisance/disturbance
What is your greatest personal strength?
I'm good at turning my weaknesses into strengths
I learn quickly from my mistakes.
I am willing to die to save those I love.
I love people unconditionally..
What is your greatest personal weakness?
I put too much trust in other people.
I am always putting others before myself.
I am dependent on material possessions, circumstances, and/or other people to sustain me rather than being strong enough to rely on myself.
Trouble convincing others that I am genuine.
My child/children--I would do anything for them.
Which snack would you enjoy most?
Whatever is on sale or least expensive.
Fresh vegetables, grains, barley, and/or fruit.
Whatever is convenient. I'm not much of a foodie.
Which best describes your relationship status?
I have a crush on someone.
I was never legally married, but my true love died.
I let the love of my life slip through my fingers.
Single with no sights on anyone
I have a boyfriend/girlfriend
Abstinent for religious reasons
If you had to spend an entire week in one of these places, which would you choose?
A cave near the top of a cold mountain
To which motto can you most relate?
I had rather you be stone cold than lukewarm.
Money may not buy happiness, but it sure helps!
If I don't like something, I can stop it, and no one can stop me!
Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.
Don't underestimate me. You might be pleasantly surprised by what I can do!
You don't always get what you want (but if you're good, you might increase your chances!)
The Passion of the Christ
"Jesus Loves Me" by William Batchelder Bradbury
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" by Jimmy Boyd/Jackson 5
"Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" by The Irish Rovers/Elmo Shropshire/Elmo 'n' Patsy
"The Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkle
"Red Red Wine" by Neil Diamond/UB40
"Money Changes Everything" by Cyndi Lauper
"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" by Dean Martin
"Put A Little Love In Your Heart" by Jackie DeShannon
Which of the following would you never leave home without?
Choose a gag gift to give to someone.
A box of thank you notes (because they forget to say thank you!)
I am not the type of person to play pranks or give gag gifts.
Empty package, box, or jar
Which best describes your head of hair?
Bald or "holding onto scraps"
How many children do you have?
Although I have no children of my own, I spend a lot of time working with children.
No, but I haven't been laid in a while.
No, but I've only been with one person.
None/something not listed
Have you ever been bullied?
What do you do after Christmas?
Feel thankful that I'm alive and well.
Hang out with friends/my significant other.
Continue with religious studies and efforts at spiritual growth.
Start planning for next Christmas.
Head home from my travels.
Start trying to make up for the bad things I did during Christmas.
was Jesus's mother, so she was very important.
Don't care/undecided/no opinion of her.
was naughty or nice? I don't know...let's ask Santa!
had animals around her in the manger when her baby was born. I am guessing that means she likes animals. And if so, then I like her!
...was Jesus's mother and played a very important role in God's plans. She should therefore be honored in the church and be called upon to pray with us and for us, especially when we've sinned.
was an old wive's tale spun out of Mary needing to fool Joseph into not realizing she had made him a cuckold.
Whether or not you believe in Santa Claus, you have at least a few things in common with him. You might look like him--perhaps you are, plump, white-haired, bearded, and/or often wear a hat. Heck, if you were asked, you'd probably end up playing his part for a group of children. In a figurative sense, you may be the Santa of your household, fully in charge of the gift-gathering & giving. You are generous, though, so you enjoy gift-giving, especially to those who are needy and appreciative. You sometimes overextend your time, energy, & pocketbook giving gifts, but you don't mind, as long as the folks you give to are nice and believe in Santa. Even if they don't believe Santa, you will still give to them as long as they are nice. But if they are naughty, namely, unkind to others and selfish, they can forget getting anything from you, except for maybe a lump of coal or a bag of switches. Likely, you enjoy both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. You probably also enjoy traveling, roles of leadership, and witnessing/assisting in the implementation of justice. Red and/or white are colors that appeal to you.
You share common ground with Frosty the Snowman. You are a "jolly, happy soul" who likes snow and snowmen. You either enjoy the cold of the winter season, or at the very least, are not that bothered by it because you think it's worth it for the natural beauty that accompanies a world temporarily blanketed in white. White is probably one of your favorite colors. You are good with people, especially children. On the downside, you might be a bit overweight. You can be somewhat dependent on other people or on objects to survive, just as Frosty relied on his magic hat, the rabbit that retrieved it when it was stolen, and the children whose belief in him brought him to life and kept him safe. Your lifestyle often prevents you from spending as much time as you would like with your friends and loved ones. Yet when you do, all of you make the most of it, because despite your flaws, there is something about being with you that's pure magic.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You relate to Rudolph-the-Red-Nosed Reindeer! You have a soft spot for animals. You like bright lights and the color red. You struggle with lack of confidence and feel like a misunderstood misfit who is often excluded, and maybe sometimes even bullied. And you probably don't like your nose. But you have a big heart and would do anything to help your teammates, friends, and loved ones, even if it is at risk to yourself. Those who don't know you well enough may allow your individuality and innocence to blind them to your hidden talents.. But you have true potential to shine and to lead. It's just that you might have to work harder to prove it.
You are the Grinch! While you might like the color green, you don't necessarily care for the Christmas holiday associated with it. This is largely because you dislike all of the commercialism. As a private, somewhat solitary person who is a borderline hermit, you value your peace & quiet, and therefore especially detest all of Christmas's accompanying "noise, noise, noise!" You tend to be a grouch in general. It is theorized that the this is because your shoes are too tight. Or maybe because your heart is too small, although you might have a hidden soft spot for one close companion, like a pet. However, with a bit of exposure to the right circumstances, you have the potential to one day realize that Christmas is not just something that comes in a package, but that Christmas means something more.. Perhaps you have recently undergone this transformation. If so, good for you! You just might end up at the head of a table with the The Whos', carving the "Roast Beast." Good luck in growing your Christmas spirit..
Bah, Humbug! You are a Scrooge! You are drawn to the color black for the darkness it represents, and to green, silver, & gold, the colors of money. You value money more than virtually anything else, and you probably pinch your pennies so tightly that you squeeze boogers out of Abe Lincoln's nose! You find Christmas to be annoying in that it comes with expense and your coworkers or subordinates becoming too distracted to concentrate on their work. You have the potential to change, though, particularly if your past sins start to haunt you, or you feel threatened by the fates of death and damnation.. Something as simple as witnessing the struggles of an impoverished family or disabled child might be enough to melt your heart. So lighten up! You only live once, & besides, you can't take your money with you when you die.
You are probably a religious or spiritual person. But even if you're not, you have a lot in common with Jesus. Likely you have a beard and/or long hair. You are drawn to the color white (representing purity), gold (representing halos and the golden gates to Heaven), wood (Jesus was a carpenter)., and a rainbow of colors--appropriate since the rainbow symbolizes God's promise to man. Promises are important to you. You never make a promise you don't keep. Like Jesus, you are skilled at creating, building, and/or repairing things. You are also good at teaching and leading others. You appreciate the simple things in life and believe living creatures are far more important than wealth and material things. Though you are full of wholesome intentions & have others' best interest at heart, some view you as naive and ingenuine. You can be a bit too trusting at times, which may lead to your getting hurt by those who are close to you. However, you have a heart of gold and would do anything for those you love, maybe even die for them. God speed!
You share common ground with the Virgin Mary. You are drawn to rainbows, whether it is because they are the symbol of God's gift or because you just enjoy the beautiful multitude of colors. You are religious or spiritual, and either a virgin or monogamous. You either have children or want children some day. You love children and would do anything for them, especially your own. You are a loving person with a heart so pure that skeptics might think that you are putting them on--that you are simply "too good to be true." But it is not an act. You are the real deal, and far more loving and influential than people give you credit for. Keep spreading your love and kindness--the world always needs more of both.
Which iconic Christmas character are you most like? Take this quiz and find out! (Seven possibile outcomes).