Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time - Jack Skellington (Nightmare Before Christmas) or Rudolph (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer)

Pick Your Favorite

JACK SKELLINGTON (NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS)

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RUDOLPH (RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER)
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Why This Battle Matters

Can the glow of one red nose outshine a skeleton’s dream of Christmas? This isn’t just a battle between Rudolph and Jack Skellington; it's a showdown between the embodiment of Christmas spirit and a curious interloper from Halloween Town. Rudolph, with his tale of overcoming adversity, brings warmth to the coldest hearts, while Jack, with his avant-garde approach to tradition, challenges us to see the holidays through a new lens. What’s at stake? The essence of our holiday allegiances. Will fans lean towards the comforting glow of tradition or the thrilling chill of innovation? Your choice says much about which holiday narrative resonates deeper.

🔥 Fan Takes

jack skellington as a christmas icon? lol please, he's Halloween royalty. rudolph is pure christmas joy!
Honestly, Rudolph's story hits different 🎄 It's all about overcoming, that's real holiday spirit right there.
Jack's got that spooky Xmas vibe, like, who else can pull that off? Rudolph's cute but c'mon.

How Fans Are Voting

In this battle:

Fans currently prefer Rudolph (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) over Jack Skellington (Nightmare Before Christmas) when it comes to the greatest Christmas Movie Characters of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Rudolph (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) 61.1% of the time over Jack Skellington (Nightmare Before Christmas).

Across all battles:

Rudolph (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) win rate: 57.0%

Jack Skellington (Nightmare Before Christmas) win rate: 40.2%

Fan FAQs

Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in this league?

The Grinch from 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' holds the top spot in the Greatest Christmas Movie Characters of All Time league. You can check out the full GOAT List to see how others stack up!

What makes Jack Skellington so popular?

Fans love Jack for his quirky, gothic style and his heartfelt journey from Halloween Town's Pumpkin King to discovering the joy of Christmas. His existential crisis and transformation strike a chord with those who appreciate a deeper, more reflective character arc.

Why is Rudolph winning against Jack Skellington by such a big margin?

Rudolph's iconic, cheery vibe as Santa's lead reindeer really resonates with fans who cherish classic Christmas nostalgia. Jack's unique charm from a Halloween-Christmas hybrid tale just doesn't tug at the heartstrings the same way during the festive season.