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.