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Ho-Ho-Holiday Creatures: Our Top 12 Picks from Christmas Movies

The un-sung heroes of Christmas movies.

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We've seen the movies. We know the characters. We know the lines by heart. The sidekick to every Christmas movie star. Sometimes even better than the protagonist. Or maybe just a random creature from a well-known funny scene. Nevertheless, these non-human characters are what make every Christmas movie so great and memorable.

1. Max

"How The Grinch Stole Christmas"

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The right-hand dog (reindeer?) to the Grinch.

2. Snoopy/Woodstock

"A Charlie Brown Christmas"

The unbeatable Peanuts duo.

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3. Buzz's Tarantula

"Home Alone"

Assists in saving Kevin from The Wet Bandits.

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4. Hocus Pocus

"Frosty The Snowman"

Communicates with the Woodland creatures to save Karen from freezing.

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5. Christmas Vacation Cat

"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"

This cat does nothing besides explode, but this has got to be one of the best scenes.

6. Bumble

"Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer"

The abominable snowman turned adorable snowman.

7. Polar Express Caribou

"Polar Express"

I feel like I could honestly speak caribou. *screams*

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8. Zero

"The Nightmare Before Christmas"

Nothing is better than a ghost dog.

9. Mr. Narwhal

"Elf"

"Bye Buddy, hope you find your dad."

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10. Gizmo

"Gremlins"

This really shouldn't count as a Christmas movie, oh well. I want a mogwai.

11. Topper

"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"

A penguin with a language of his own. BAGH BAGH!

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12. Snots

"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"

Thank you for tackling Margo.

Now go watch a Christmas movie!

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