LIST: 10 of the most iconic Holiday movie characters

Written by Charles Dickens (1843), this story has seen many cinematic iterations through the years. First released as a silent film (1908), the most recent movie was released in 3D (2009).

Originally created in a poem format (1939), Rudolph was adapted into a short film (1948) and then a song (1949). The most well known cinematic iteration is the stop-motion animated movie (1964).

Elf (2003) has seemingly grown in popularity with each passing year. Buddy's lovable and clueless personality makes this holiday film. Elf, The Musical (2010) has also become a classic.

Created by Dr. Seuss (1957), the original film (1966) has become a classic holiday movie. A live action film (2000), a musical (1994) and a retelling in 3D (2018) have all told this tale.

Originally based on a series of short stories by Jean Shepherd, this film (1983) has become synonymous with the holidays. A play (2000) has been adapted, as well as a musical (2012).

This movie (1989) was written by John Hughes and was based on a Hughes short story called "Christmas 59.'"

This film (1990) was also written by John Hughes. This character has become iconic for his facial expressions and his quick thinking.

Written by Charles M Schulz, this film (1965) has many moments that have become engraved in the holiday psyche. However, this tree has almost become more iconic than the movie itself.