Is it a Christmas movie? A Halloween flick? Hard to say. Either way, "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is a classic film regardless of which holiday you believe it belongs to (and, frankly, there's no wrong answer).
The beloved film has everything: Skeletons, boogie monsters and a jolly man in red who delivers presents from the North Pole, which means that Danny Elfman's animated movie can be enjoyed anytime of the year.
Even better, you can liberally sprinkle your Instagram with "The Nightmare Before Christmas" quotes as often as you see fit.
To ensure you've got an ample supply of quotable quips, we've collected the best of the best lines from your favorite characters including Jack Skellington, Sally, Oogie Boogie, the mayor of Halloween Town and all the rest.
Of course, no collection would be complete without a few quotes from the season's biggest celebrity — Sandy Claws — who memorably utters, “Haven’t you heard of peace on earth and good will toward men?”
There are plenty of other memorable lines from the movie like Jack Skellington's delighted, “What’s this? What’s this? There’s color everywhere," after discovering the festive Christmas Town which leads him to decide that “Eureka! This year, Christmas will be ours," with disastrous results.
Whether you post these iconic "Nightmare Before Christmas" quotes on social media or simply forward them to your friends is completely up to you. Read on and get ready to celebrate Christmasween.
Best Jack Skellington quotes
- "This looks like fun, this looks like fun, oh, could it be I got my wish?"
- “What’s this? What’s this? There’s color everywhere.”
- “Listen, everyone. I want to tell you about Christmastown.”
- “What’s this? There’s white things in the air.”
- “My dearest friend, if you don’t mind, I’d like to join you by your side, where we can gaze into the stars.”
- “There’s frost on every window, I can’t believe my eyes. And in my bones I feel the warmth that’s coming from inside.”
- “What’s this? They’re hanging mistletoe, they kiss. Why that looks so unique, inspired!”
- “And sit together, now and forever, for it is plain as anyone can see, we’re simply meant to be.”
- "And for a moment, why, I even touched the sky!"
- “The streets are lined with little creatures laughing, everybody seems so happy, have I possibly gone daffy?”
- “There’s children throwing snowballs, instead of throwing heads. They’re busy building toys and absolutely no one’s dead.”
- “This is a thing called a present. The whole thing starts with a box.”
- “Just a box with bright-colored paper. And the whole thing’s topped with a bow.”
- “They’re gathering around to hear a story, roasting chestnuts on a fire.”
- “My what a brilliant nose you have. The better to light my way! To the head of the team, Zero! We’re off!”
- “What’s this? In here, they’ve got a little tree, how queer. They’re covering it with tiny little things. They’ve got electric lights on strings.”
- “The children are asleep, but look, there’s nothing underneath. No ghouls, no witches here to scream and scare them or ensnare them, only little cozy things.”
- “Instead of screams, I swear I can hear music in the air. The smell of cakes and pies are absolutely everywhere.”
- “The sights, the sounds, they’re everywhere and all around."
- “What is this place that I have found? What is this? Christmas town? Hmmm.”
- “Christmas time is buzzing in my skull, will it let me be I cannot tell.”
- “Through my bony fingers it does slip, like a snowflake in a fiery grip”
- “I’ve read these Christmas books so many times, I know the stories and I know the rhymes."
- "I know the Christmas carols all by heart, my skull’s so full, it’s tearing me apart.”
- “Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it.”
- “I think this Christmas thing is not as tricky as it seems and why should they have all the fun? It should belong to everyone.”
- “Why, I could make a Christmas tree! And there’s no reason I can find I couldn’t handle Christmas time. I bet I could improve it, too and that’s exactly what I’ll do.”
- “Eureka! This year, Christmas will be ours!”
- “Forgive me, Mr. Claws. I’m afraid I’ve made a terrible mess of your holiday.”
- “Sandy Claws in person. What a pleasure to meet you. Why, you have hands! You don’t have claws at all.”
- “On a dark, cold night, under full moonlight, he flies into a fog like a vulture in the sky and they call him Sandy Claws.”
- “There’s got to be a logical way to explain this Christmas thing.”
Best Sally quotes
- “Frog’s breath will overpower any odor.”
- “Will we ever end up together? No, I think not, it’s never to become, for I am not the one.”
- “And does he notice my feelings for him? And will he see how much he means to me? I think it’s not to be.”
- “I sense there’s something in the wind that feels like tragedy’s at hand.”
- “Can’t shake this feeling that I have. The worst is just around the bend.”
- “I’d like to join the crowd, in their enthusiastic cloud.”
- “Someone has to help Jack! Where’d they take that Sandy Claws?”
Best Oogie Boogie quotes
- "When Mr. Oogie Boogie says there's trouble close at hand, you'd better pay attention now 'cause I'm the Boogie Man."
- “Are you a gambling man, Sandy? Let’s play.”
- “Mmmm, my, my … what have we here?”
- “Ah, lovely. Tickle, tickle, tickle.”
- “Sandy — looks like it’s Oogie’s turn to boogie.”
- “Jack, but they said you were dead. You must be double dead. Well, come on bone man.”
- “I am the shadow on the moon at night, filling your dreams to the brim with fright.”
- “He’s ancient, he’s ugly, I don’t know which is worse, I might just split a seam now, if I don’t die laughing first.”
More 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' quotes
- "'Twas a long time ago, longer than it seems. In a place that perhaps you've seen in your dreams." — Narrator
- "I am the one hiding under your bed, teeth ground sharp and eyes glowing red." — Creature Under the Bed
- “This ‘Christmas’ sounds fun. I fully endorse it. Let’s try it at once.” — Mayor
- “Kidnap Mr. Sandy Claws?” — Lock, Shock and Barrel
- “Kidnap the Sandy Claws, lock him up real tight. Throw away the key and then turn off all the lights.” — Lock, Shock and Barrel
- “Jack, please, I’m only an elected an official here, I can’t make decisions by myself.” — Mayor
- “I knew this Christmas thing was a bad idea. I felt it in my gut.” — Mayor
- “Nothing’s more suspicious than frog’s breath. Until you taste it, I won’t swallow a spoonful.” — Dr. Finkelstein
- “That and this, with all our tricks we’re making Christmastime.” — Three Mr. Hydes
- “Haven’t you heard of peace on earth and good will toward men?” — Sandy Claws
- “Naughty children never get any presents.” — Sandy Claws
- “Bumpy sleigh ride, Jack?” — Sandy Claws
- “Good news, folks. Santa Claus, the one and only has finally been spotted. Old Saint Nick appears to be traveling at supersonic speed.” — Newscaster
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