10 Reasons Why The Muppet Christmas Carol Is The Best Christmas Movie

10. The Ghost Of Christmas Present

The giant, jolly and forgetful Ghost of Christmas Present is the only Muppet character in the film directly resembling a human. His festive, happy nature is a wonder to behold and another example of loyalty to the original text.

After the more ghostly and tragic events shown to Scrooge by the Ghost of Christmas Past, Christmas Present brings a much needed joviality back to affairs. The singing, dancing and laughing giant is a large part of why the film remains such a cherished Christmas favourite. Not to mention, he gets one of the most magical songs in the whole film - an endearing ode to the importance of family, love and charity at the most wonderful time of the year.

The Ghost of Christmas Present stays with you more than any of the other ghosts. His design is adorable, like a big ginger Santa Claus (on whom Dickens based the character in the first place) who uses his brief time on Earth to fulfil one purpose: to spread happiness.

He embodies the selflessness spirit of Christmas in all of its singing, dancing glory, and is a crucial figure in Scrooge's transformation and a befitting addition to the Muppets family.