40+ Holiday Movie Fan Theories

We all have our go-to holiday movies when it comes to Christmas, Halloween, and any other festive days that we look forward to in the calendar. So, while we don’t want to spoil any cherished traditions, we do want to let you in on a few mind-boggling fan theories. Disclaimer — these are merely ideas and not cold hard facts. Plus, we’re not responsible for ruining any childhood beliefs. Okay, now grab your popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the entertainment!

The Rebellious Son

While the 1964 film Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer is a classic around Christmas time, that doesn’t mean to say it doesn’t come without its fair share of suspicion. One good example would be how many believe that Hermy the “elf” is in fact not actually an elf at all.

Instead, people say he’s Santa’s and Mrs. Claus’s rebellious son. What possible reason could people think this? Well, as it turns out there are a few, from the facial structure similarities to why Mr. and Mrs. Claus call themselves “mama and papa.” We’ll let you decide on this one!

You’re Not Real

If the film Jingle All the Way from 1996 happens to be your favorite holiday movie, then we apologize in advance for crushing any preconceived notions. Remember, we’re only sharing popular theories and not legitimate facts.

So, with that in mind, listen up to this next one! Fans around the globe took to Reddit to express their concern that the character Myron does not exist but is rather a result of Howard’s stress. After all, stress is the biggest killer and he does suffer a lot trying to find the doll.

A Bad Wish

Many of the younger generations most probably have not even seen the 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life, so we’ll try not to overshare in case you’ve recently added it to your holiday list of must-sees.

Fans took to Reddit to express their belief that Mary’s wish on the Granville house by accident doomed George and everything bad that happens along the way is because of that wish. We know this one is pretty out there but what are your general thoughts?

A Message About War

Could a family Christmas film be representative of war? Well, according to Redditors, the 1989 movie Christmas Vacation has a heavier message behind it about Vietnam War veterans.

Fans believe that Cousin Eddie is indeed a disenfranchised veteran who’s mocked for a disability he incurred while fighting for his life in Vietnam. Could this really be the case? Whether it’s true or not, even the thought of it makes us sad.