Christmas movies are seen as the perfect snug flight from the chaos and cold conditions associated with the vacation season , but a few annoying reference make it their mission to cut off the consultation ’s peaceful wake . Whether they are cross baddie or characters that know all the ways to bug others , pestering type are present throughout almost everybeloved Christmas movie . These graphic symbol often move as the antagonists whose action mechanism the film ’s lead characters must overpower . Yet , other times , these galling characters are included to do just that — annoy others in the film .

gratefully , a majority of Christmas picture show ' most annoying reference do n’t interrupt the overall ability to delight the film . They normally have satisfying termination that audiences lionize , include changing their negatively charged position on the cheery holiday or getting what ’s merit after having wronged others for so long , as see inElfandIt ’s a Wonderful Life , severally . Despite their vexatious tendency , these character are necessary figures in the supporter ’s journey and help complete the iconic Christmas stories .

The quintessential Christmas movie is a family - friendly adventure with Santa Claus , but from time to time , there ’s a great Christmas movie without him .

Imagery from Happiest Season, Black Christmas, and It’s a Wonderful Life

12Harry

Love Actually (2003)

Featuring a memorable ensemble shape , Love Actuallytakes a look at several unlike beloved narrative throughout its film , one of which includes the rocky married couple betweenAlan Rickman ’s Harryand Emma Thompson ’s Karen . The family relationship is for the most part one - sided , as Harry is seen as unhappy with his life , let in his married couple . When Harry has a quixotic encounter with his secretary , most hearing are less annoyed with the act itself and more so with Harry ’s unfitness to make better choices . Rickman ’s functioning adds depth to Harry and assure he ’s not a superficial villain . Audiences expect Harry ’s change of heart , and it ’s frustrative to ascertain how everything in his floor playact out .

11Walter Hobbs

Elf (2003)

The protagonist ofElf , Buddy ( Will Ferrell ) , may contain just a turn more muscularity than some audiences can handle . His enthusiasm for Christmas and life outside the North Pole is infectious to some and tiresome to others . However , anElfcharacter most would label as plaguy is Walter Hobbs ( James Caan ) , Buddy ’s biological Father of the Church . Walter is a cynical man who has trouble accepting Buddy as his boy . Walter also takes time to give into the cheery vacation spirit , with his grumpy mental attitude putting a damper on those around him . Luckily , Walter comes around and not only welcomes Buddy into his phratry but helps restore the Christmas flavour by tattle in a crowd with others .

10Jasper Bloom

The Holiday (2006)

A belovedholiday rom - comoften viewed during the titulary time of year , The Holidaytells the story of two women , each in pauperization of a reinvigorated commencement , swop their homes during the Christmas season . One of these women is Iris ( Kate Winslet ) , who is introduce as still being in honey with her X - boyfriend , Jasper ( Rufus Sewell ) . Out of every fiber in the wiz - constellate film , Jasper is easilythe least likable inThe Holiday . Jasper knows just how much Iris still cares for him and uses it to his advantage . Despite being engaged to another woman , he continues to manipulate Iris , and it ’s most inconceivable to get through his scenes without feel immensely roiled .

9Eddie Johnson

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

equate to many of the other list character , Cousin Eddie inNational Lampoon ’s Christmas Vacationacts as a comedically vexatious character who tends to vex his family members more than the audience . When he arrives atthe Griswold householdunannounced , his well - meaning actions cause trouble for others . This include dumping his RV sewage into the street and kidnapping Clark ’s boss after taking his maddened request literally . Eddie ’s natural process are n’t as egregious as those of other irritating Christmas characters , but he still manages to stress out those around him . Eddie is a family appendage most audiences have experience with ashe ’s loveable , but it ’s unmanageable to have a peaceful time when he ’s around .

8Buzz McCallister

Home Alone (1990)

Home Aloneis a classic Christmas film that sees the young Kevin McCallister accidentally left behind while his family is out of the state for Christmas holiday . The McCallister familyis made up of memorable fictional character , but one of the more pesky family phallus is Kevin ’s old blood brother , Buzz . Portrayed by Devin Ratray in the first few films , Buzz acts as the stereotypical bothersome aged brother . Buzz appears to make terrorizing his younger sibling his priority in aliveness , and it ’s hard to watch out at times . Older sibling pestering their young family members is a unwashed moral force in families , but Buzz take it to a whole other level .

7Teddy Kountze

The Holdovers (2023)

Taking place over Christmas break , The Holdoversfollows a group of students stick at Barton Academy with nowhere else to go for the holidays . One ofThe Holdovers ’ titular studentsis Teddy Kountze . Forced to stick at Barton because his family home is being repair , Teddy chooses to spend his time browbeat others . Teddy is a classic antagonist who sleep with all the ways to push others ' button , include the only scholarly person hold fast at Barton for the majority of the movie , Angus Tully . Unfortunately , Teddy get an former escape with the remaining held - over students , but when he returns after respite , audiences bother by his snarky attitude are pleased to see his skiing adventures came with a painful price .

6Uncle Frank

DespiteHome Alonecontaining problematical older siblings , home base robber , and parents who manage to leave their new child at home neglected , one of the more nettlesome characters in the photographic film is Uncle Frank ( Gerry Bamman ) . Regarded asHome Alone ’s least likable character , Uncle Frank is cheap , entitled , and rude to others . Throughout his appearances in theHome Alonefilms , he ’s hear being peculiarly disrespectful towards Kevin . Frank ’s conduct is signify to aggravate audiences , and it ’s his actions that make it unmanageable to imagine how one would get through a family holiday with him .

5Scut Farkus

A Christmas Story (1983)

A smattering of'80s films have infamous bullies , one of which isA Christmas Story . The film details the escapade of the young Ralphie Parker , who anxiously wait Christmas day as he hop to receive a BB gun for hire . In the flick , audiences see Ralphie taunt by well - be intimate bullies Scut Farkus and Grover Dill . The latter is more of a supporting fiber , and it ’s clear Scut is the one in controller throughout the plastic film . Scut is reminiscent of the bad bullies one might come up across in childhoodand is an significant character intend to annoy audiences and be unlikable . Through his character ’s behavior , Ralphie and others teach better ways to deal with bullies .

4Mr. Potter (1946)

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

It ’s a Wonderful Lifeis a heartfelt Christmas classic that examine a man larn his value and the shock he ’s made on those around him . However , before he has this awakening , George Bailey goes on a downward helix due to the actions of the film ’s opposer , Mr. Potter(Lionel Barrymore ) . ThroughoutIt ’s a Wonderful Life , Mr. Potter draw several attempts to keep out down George ’s family byplay , Bailey Brothers Building and Loan . Mr. Potter steal a crucial amount of money from George ’s uncle and refuses to help George , who is desperate and at a downcast head in life . Fortunately , his design do n’t go smoothly , andIt ’s a marvellous Lifewraps up with a positive ending for those wronged by the annoying Mr. Potter .

3Burgermeister Meisterburger

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)

Several Christmas movies sport a graphic symbol or two who are determined to bankrupt the holiday for everyone . In the television set specialSanta Claus Is Comin ' to Town , that character is Burgermeister Meisterburger , the grumpy mayor of the aptly list Sombertown . Meisterburger ’s moody stance on Christmas and the act of talent - feed urge him to ban the devising or distributing of toys . Meisterburger ’s obstinate attitude makes him a frustrating character and one of the savage villainsin Christmas pic . Santa Claus Is Comin ' to Towntells the line story of Santa Claus , and the iconic figure is able to save the solar day and deliver toy one Nox every class .

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Cousin Eddie and Burgermeister Mesiterburger are edited onto a cracked green background.

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Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman as Karen and Harry Sit in an Auditorium Watching Their Kids' Play in Love Actually

Actor James Caan as Walter Hobbs in Elf.

Jasper and Iris in the holiday

Randy Quaid as Cousin Eddie and Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

Buzz McCallister

Brady Hepner as Teddy Kountze in The Holdovers (2)

Uncle Frank in Home Alone

Scut Farkus taunting Ralphie in A Christmas Story

George making a deal with Mr. Potter in Its a Wonderful Life

Burgermeister Meisterburger in Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town

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