Every December we listen to Christmas songs, watch Christmas movies, and fill our homes with presents – but did you ever think about the people profiting from all the money we spend? Over the years, the festive season has made a few lucky singers, movie stars, authors and entrepreneurs some serious cash and even kickstarted lucrative careers. 

Read on to discover the people who made a fortune from the festive season from the 1930s right up to today.

All dollar amounts in US dollars.