We all seen the classic Christmas movies. We know the story line. We know the songs. We know the typical characters, but often overlook the best ones. Here is a list of the most underrated Christmas movie stars. Way more interesting than Kevin McAllister, the Grinch, and Rudolph.
1. The Heat Miser "The Year Without a Santa Claus"
Why he made the list: His wonderful musical number, his minions, and everyone likes a villain.
2. Brenda Fricker aka the pigeon lady: "Home Alone 2"
Why she made the list: The first time you saw this movie as a kid, you would have considered it a horror scene. She turns out to be a kind and helpful woman to Kevin (who somehow is alone again). The scene when he gives her a dove ornament? Adorable.
3. Randy Parker: "A Christmas Story"
Why he made the list: People forget about Ralphie's whiny, adorable little brother who gets away with everything. Who could forget the scene where he seems to disappear under all the layers of clothes his mother puts on him?
4. Gimble's Manager: "Elf"
5. Cousin Eddy: "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"
Why he made the list: His hillbilly antics gave you a good laugh and probably made you thankful he was not your cousin.
6. Fred Clause
Why he made the list: Santa is too mainstream, but you never knew he had a brother. Everyone loves a bad boy who turns out to be good.
7. Eloise: "Eloise at Christmas Time"
Why she made the list: She's adorable, full of spunky, and holiday spirit. A not-so-typical holiday movie set in The Plaza Hotel.
8. Max: "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas"
Why he made the list: A cute dog, owned by The Grinch, made even cuter by the reindeer antlers.
9. The Train waiters: "The Polar Express"
Why they made the list: The "Hot Chocolate" dance number.
10. Martha May Whovier
Why she made the list: The hottest of Christmas movie characters.
And it might not be a Christmas movie, but "Mean Girls" definitely had one of the best forgotten holiday scenes.
Pay more attention to these great characters next time you watch the classics! There's more to christmas than just Frosty, Santa, and Elves.
