9. Mickey Mouse
Considering Olaf made the list, it should come as no surprise that another Disney character is here, too. We are talking about Mickey, of course. He is one of the most cheerful characters around. And yes, he has done plenty to show off his holiday spirit.
In fact, who doesn’t watch Once Upon a Christmas, Twice Upon a Christmas, and even Mickey’s version of A Christmas Carol? Honestly, when we think of many of the classic holiday stories, we often think of the mouse’s take on the stories long before we even think about the originals.
There is just something about Mickey Mouse that makes his version of holiday stories that much more captivating, fun, and inviting. We love when Mickey gives us a story. We love seeing his cheer and infectiously good humor. And really, if we are going to sit down to watch A Gift of the Magi or Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, we prefer to see Mickey and the gang as the stars.
Maybe it is our own childhood wonder at work, but when we think of the holidays, Mickey tends to come to mind more than most other characters. And that’s why he has to make our list.