Deck the halls with peace and power fa la la la la la la la la. Tis the season for fun and relationships fa la la la la la la la la. Don we now our driving core motives fa la la fa la la LAA LAA LAAAA. Okay, I’ll stop. It’s Christmastime, and I’m just a little bit excited to write my Color Code Christmas blog. Can you think of a time of year when our core personalities shine through more than the month of December when both our stress and our happiness levels are at an all-time-high? I can’t. And what’s more, those core personalities are on display for all to enjoy through laughs and tears as we see ourselves reflected in the holiday movies we watch. What’s your favorite Christmas movie? Do you perhaps enjoy it because you relate to the main character? Or perhaps the protagonist reminds you of your spouse. Whatever the case, when a character is written well — even if they are fictional — they should display consistent characteristics of one of the personality colors. I thought it would be fun to highlight each of the personalities and match them with a Christmas character who may or may not appear in your favorite movie. Here we go!

The Blue — George Bailey from “It’s A Wonderful Life”

“What is it you want, Mary? What do you want? You want the moon? Just say the word and I’ll throw a lasso around it and pull it down. Hey. That’s a pretty good idea. I’ll give you the moon, Mary.” 

Throughout the beloved film, George Bailey sacrifices his own dreams to show up for people he loves. From letting his brother Harry go to college in place of him to spotting his fellow Bedford Falls-ians money in a time of desperation, George never fails to demonstrate charity, even when his own life is becoming something he never thought it would. Like an insecure Blue, George doesn’t realize the good he’s doing in the world until someone else shows him what life would be like without him. Although George has big dreams, he always puts relationships ahead of everything else, and in the end, we see how his life really is all about relationships. 

The Red — Kevin McCallister from “Home Alone”

“Did I burn down the joint? I don’t think so. I was making ornaments out of fishhooks.” 

What 8-year-old kid goes grocery shopping by themselves and thinks to buy a toothbrush that is approved by the American Dental Association? What second grader booby traps his entire house while his parents aren’t home and sends two middle-aged burglars to jail? A White, Yellow or Blue? I don’t think so. Kevin McCallister is definitely a Red. While most kids would cower at the thought of being left home alone, Kevin truly lives his best life all while providing for and protecting himself. Reds are resourceful as I’ll get out, and when Kevin senses danger, his response is, “This is my house. I have to defend it.” 

The Yellow — Buddy the Elf from “Elf”

“So Dad, I planned our whole day. First, we’ll make snow angels for two hours. And then we’ll go ice skating. And then we’ll eat a whole roll of Tollhouse Cookie Dough as fast as we can. And then, to finish, we’ll snuggle.”

His favorite food is candy. He treats every day like Christmas. And he only needs a full 40 minutes of sleep before he’s ready to party. Is Buddy a Yellow? Check, check and check. Buddy loves people and accepts them as they are (even if they’re his Scroogey dad). He can make anything fun, loves celebrations and unabashedly sings loud for all to hear. Buddy is basically a 30-year-old kid. Buddy teaches us not to take life too seriously and to never let go of the magic of or faith in Christmas. 

The White — Bob Cratchit from “A Christmas Carol”

“I’ll give you Mr. Scrooge, the founder of the feast!”

I don’t believe Tiny Tim would have uttered his famous quote, “God bless us, every one” if he wasn’t being raised by such a kind, nonjudgmental father. Day after day, Bob Cratchit goes to work, earning far less money than he deserves and warming himself by a tiny fire in the bleakest of winters. Yet, he still toasts to Mr. Scrooge “the founder of the feast” at Christmas dinner and kindly chastises his wife for speaking ill of his boss on Christmas Day. Bob Cratchit is kind to the core and accepting of others’ differences. He works tirelessly without expecting appreciation and sees with clarity the true meaning of life. He is a White.

And there you have it! A classic Christmas character to represent each of the four personality colors. Did any of these characters resonate with you? Let us know in the comments below!

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Megan Christensen is a White personality who has loved writing for as long as she can remember. Megan graduated from BYU-Idaho in 2014 with a degree in communication. A lifelong fan of the Color Code, she’s thrilled to be the content editor of the blog and hopes to help as many people as possible become more self-aware. When she’s not writing, Megan can be found reading, doing yoga, and spending as much time as she can outdoors.