20 of the most cheerful holiday characters ranked

16. The Conductor (The Polar Express)

When it comes to holiday characters who make an impact, we have to admit that the conductor from The Polar Express definitely does this. His entire purpose is to help get those children who love of all things Christmas (or have a sense of doubt that needs to be confirmed) to the North Pole in time. Just watching him sing about hot chocolate will put a smile on your face. And that’s the kind of cheerful, catchy song that you’ll be singing all day.

The conductor is the person who not only stops to pick up the children who basically need to see the magic of the North Pole, but he acts as a guide along the way. Even when it seems as if there will be someone looking to destroy a child’s faith or stop him from getting them where they need to be, the conductor himself never loses his way.

Overall, when we think of the conductor, we think of him as a guide and someone who is there whenever these children find themselves in need. Whether he is wishing them a Merry Christmas, helping them realize the magic of the holidays, or just making sure the children get to where they are going safely, he is truly one of those characters you’ll never forget.