Christmas Movie Characters for Each Enneagram Type
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By Chad Comello
Christmas movies are good for many things: festive mishaps, inspiration for cozy seasonal decor, soul searching. But did you know they’re also great for determining your Enneagram personality number?
Here are 9 characters from Christmas classics and the Enneagram type they best represent.
Enneagram One
John McClane, Die Hard
Stubborn, principled, and motivated by law and order. Perseveres through shoelessness to accomplish his mission of ridding Nakatomi Plaza of evildoers.
Enneagram Two
Mary Bailey, It’s A Wonderful Life
Warm, empathetic homemaker. Cheerfully provides salt, bread, and wine to new homeowners. Adeptly hosts a last-minute party for the whole town.
Enneagram Three
Amanda Woods, The Holiday
Wealthy, stylish businesswoman who struggles with emotional intimacy and actually reading the well-reviewed books she buys. Successfully cries during a rare vacation.
Enneagram Four
Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Christmas
Struggles with self-pity and low self-esteem, but remains inspired to find the authentic meaning of Christmas. Has romantic notions about kicking a football.
Enneagram Five
The Grinch, How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Enjoys alone time. Observes society from afar while ruminating on the dark side of who-man nature. Hoards Christmas gifts he has no intention of using.
Enneagram Six
Rudolph, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Remains loyal to his fellow misfit, outcast friends. Struggles with nose-based anxiety and self-doubt but eagerly returns to his herd as a navigational aid.
Enneagram Seven
Buddy, Elf
Enthusiastic and fun-loving. Excessively eager to try new things and sing loud for all to hear. Is in fact a cotton-headed ninny muggins.
Enneagram Eight
Lucy van Pelt, A Charlie Brown Christmas
Self-confident and persuasive, especially in matters of football and psychiatry. Aggressive tendencies lead to mixed results as Christmas play collaborator.
Enneagram Nine
Ellen Griswold, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Calm, agreeable, and exceedingly patient with her mercurial spouse despite his penchant for mishaps. Peacekeeper of her immediate and extended family members.
Chad Comello is the co-founder and managing editor of Cinema Sugar.