Have you seen a Christmas sweater online that you liked but are unsure of where to wear it? Take a cue from these iconic, well-known characters that made history in pop culture by being unafraid to stand out in their sweaters. Here are our top 5 favourite Christmas-themed sweaters from movies and television series.

1. Kevin Mcallister, Home Alone.

home alone

The knit, heathered crimson sweater worn by Kevin McCallister is classic and easy to pull off. It is impressive how well it withstands his weight while dangling from a coat hook in the film.

2. Lilly & Marshall, How I Met Your Mother

how i met your mother

If this were a contest, Lilly and Marshall would come out on top. Despite not being in the Christmas colour scheme, their in-season couple sweaters where two halves make a whole.

3. Michael Kelso, That 70s Show

The safest Christmas sweater to date was undoubtedly worn by Michael Kelso from That 70s Show. We are reminded of his childish demeanour by the grey sweater with the trees and cars circling in it. Additionally, we believe that Jackie, his girlfriend, may have chosen it for him.

4. The Grinch, Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Granted, Hooville residents gave him this sweater as a gift, but if there’s one thing those guys know about, it’s Christmas. With a full appliqué tree over the chest, bells on every stripe, an infinite line of “HO HO HO” across the waistband, and crazy amounts of glitter throughout, this thing is decked out.

5. The Dunphys, Modern Family

The Dunphys, Modern Family

The Dunphy family was at their dysfunctional best in the first Christmas episode of the sitcom, flaunting their ugly sweaters in a video message to the children’s grandmother. The sweaters worn by each Dunphy are a treat on their own.