The film features a prominent supporting character, Neil Patrick Harris, who is revealed to be gay. This is played for comedic effect as a meta-joke, but his identity is not a source of mockery or degradation. The portrayal is incidental, neither strongly affirming nor problematic, fitting within the film's irreverent comedic style.

The film includes a transsexual character, Trixie, whose identity is primarily used as a comedic reveal to elicit surprise from another character. This portrayal lacks depth and agency, framing trans identity as a source of shock rather than depicting the character with dignity or complexity, contributing to a problematic net impact.

While the film satirizes the commercialism and some superficial aspects of Christmas, it ultimately affirms the holiday's spirit of family, giving, and belief. Christian characters are depicted with nuance, and the narrative does not condemn the faith itself.

The film portrays Vanessa's Jewish family with warmth and humor, focusing on their cultural traditions and family values. The narrative does not present Judaism as problematic, but rather as a source of identity and connection.