The holidays are here and television programming is saturated with Christmas movies. Find out which movie(s) best fits your personality with this quiz.

1. What do you look forward to the most about Christmas?
   a. Time off from school
   b. The holiday spirit of kindness and generosity
   c. Spending time with family and friends
   d. Singing Christmas carols
   e. Nothing, I hate Christmas
   f. Decorating

2. What is your dream Christmas gift?
   a. Something I’ll probably never get, so why bother wishing for it?
   b. A house … and the father I never had
   c. Higher self-esteem and renewed hope
   d. A vacation
   e. Lots of money
   f. A new family/job/neighbors

3. What word best describes your family?
   a. Odd
   b. Reserved
   c. Aggravating
   d. Sentimental
   e. Bothersome
   f. Crazy

4. What word best describes your mood during the holidays?
   a. Excited
   b. Cynical
   c. Depressed
   d. Hopeful
   e. Annoyed
   f. Overwhelmed

5. Of the following, which would disappoint you the most?
   a. Not receiving the gift you wanted the most
   b. Losing your faith in someone you care about
   c. Being short on money during the holidays
   d. No snow on Christmas
   e. Not being forgiven for your past mistakes
   f. Not receiving a year-end bonus

6. What embarrassing situation are you most likely to be in this Christmas?
   a. Having to wear an ugly item of clothing someone bought for you
   b. You get carted off to an insane asylum
   c. You run through the snowy streets shouting at people
   d. You randomly break into song
   e. You act all mushy and compassionate towards others
   f. You set something on fire due to the excess of Christmas lights you put up

Mostly A’s: “A Christmas Story”

You prefer Christmas movies that take you back to childhood memories and that make you laugh. “A Christmas Story” is a modern classic. Little Ralphie wants nothing more for Christmas than a Red Rider BB gun … the only problem is, everyone tells him he’ll just shoot his eye out. This movie will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone at the same time. Watch it: Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. on TCM; Thursday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. on TCM.

Mostly B’s: “Miracle on 34th Street”

This movie will remedy your doubts about holiday miracles. A little girl learns how to enjoy life and all its wonders, while discovering that Santa really does exist. This feel-good family movie will make you believe that anything is possible. Watch it: Friday, Dec. 16, at 5 a.m. on HBO; Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 2:30 p.m. on HBO; Saturday, Dec. 24, at 5 a.m. on HBO.

Mostly C’s: “It’s a Wonderful Life”

What would life be like for your family and friends if you had never been born? George Bailey finds out in this movie, which is arguably the most popular Christmas movie of all time. If you’ve got the holiday blues, this movie will help you see that things may not be as bad as they seem. Watch it: Saturday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. on NBC; Saturday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. on NBC.

Mostly D’s: “White Christmas”

Your best bet is to sing along with Bing Crosby in this musical about performers who spend the holidays in Vermont so that they can have a white Christmas. Bing and his friends put on a show to help his former general bring in business to his hotel. This is a favorite movie of classic musical fans. Watch it: Sunday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. on UPN; Saturday, Dec. 24, at 6:30 p.m. on WB.

Mostly E’s: “Scrooged”

You’d rather say “Bah Humbug!” than “Merry Christmas!” “Scrooged” is a modern version of “A Christmas Carol” and stars Bill Murray as Scrooge. Maybe the lessons Scrooge learns will help you earn less coal and more love this holiday. Watch it: Thursday, Dec. 8, at 8 p.m. and 12:25 a.m. on TBS; Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. on TNT; Sunday, Dec. 18, at 5 a.m. on TNT.

Mostly F’s: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”

Think your family is weird? Not compared to the Griswolds. All Clark Griswold wants is an old-fashioned, relaxing Christmas, but when his quirky relatives show up, all hell breaks loose. See why Clark is We Energies’ worst nightmare. Watch it: Sunday, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m. on NBC.

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