Teddy Pierce

Teddy Bear (by Kate) Tough guy (by gang members)

Anonymous Grandmother Doug Pierce (father; deceased) Claire Pierce (mother) Kate Pierce (younger sister)

2002

Theodore Pierce (better known as Teddy) is seventeen years old and is the main protagonist of The Christmas Chronicles and an important character in the sequel. He is the older brother of Kate Pierce.

Teddy starts out as someone who doesn't really believe in Santa Claus, and he almost tells Kate that Santa doesn't exist at first. He used to hang out with his friends and steal cars. Kate caught him and recorded him on video, almost telling her mother.

When he was younger, he seemed a little reluctant about Christmas, but he followed the traditions. After his father died, he stopped believing in Santa Claus altogether.

The theme of him wanting to tell his father something persists throughout the film, and he is portrayed as bitter about the fact that his father died at the hands of some random strangers.

Teddy is shown to have a difficult relationship with his sister, hurting her fish to prevent Kate from following him (their mother wanted them to get along by Christmas). But when Kate sees the sleigh and jumps in, Teddy jumps in after her. Santa discovers them, and they travel miles away. Santa loses his hat, pretending it's the source of his magical abilities. They also lose the sack of presents when Santa loses control of the reindeer after being surprised by Teddy and Kate in the sleigh. Santa is angry with them and tells them they'll be on the naughty list forever and that their attempt to fly "failed" because of his missing hat. Although Teddy wants to go home, his sister eventually convinces him to help save Christmas.

They enter a bar where Santa talks to a waitress hoping to get her car. After discovering the waitress doesn't have a car, he continues asking other people in the bar, but none of them agree to help him. Santa spots the bartender, a surly man with a criminal record: Mikey. He angers the bartender, and the three escape with the help of the waitress they had previously befriended. Teddy steals the keys to the bartender's car (which is stolen), much to Kate's dismay. They barely escape Mikey but attract the attention of other police officers. Santa orders Kate to find the reindeer, which buys him some time.

This buys her some time with Teddy. When the police stop the car, Teddy tries to take the blame, but things don't go according to plan. He sees his sister coming with reindeer, preventing him from falling off one. They find the gift bag, and Kate climbs inside—also known as Santa's workshop. Meanwhile, Teddy is caught screaming inside the gift bag, and the gang members take him away. The elves help Teddy and Kate escape, breaking Santa out of jail. They distribute the presents and finally return home.

As a gift from Santa, he receives a Christmas ornament where Teddy's face transforms into his father's, and they both tell him they are proud of each other. He asked Santa to let him see his father.

Teddy is older than Kate. He seems to have a good relationship with his parents, but he doesn't fully believe in Santa Claus. (via videotapes)

Although he doesn't tend to show it, he cares deeply for his sister. Teddy is brave and courageous; mischief doesn't seem to bother him. He has a deep sense of guilt (though mischief doesn't seem to cause him any guilt) and empathy. He's willing to do a lot for the people he cares about.

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sarcastic, conceited, affectionate (rarely)