Who are the main characters in the 'Staying Away at Christmas' short story?

Well, it could be about many things. Maybe it's about a person who has to be away from home during Christmas for work reasons, like a business trip or being deployed in the military. They might be feeling lonely and missing the Christmas traditions at home.

I would assume that the main characters are the two friends. One is the protagonist, the person whose perspective we are seeing the story from, and the other is the friend who is no longer in their life as closely. There might also be some secondary characters who play a role in the events that led to the friendship changing, like other mutual friends or family members who influenced the situation.

I'm not sure without reading the story, but it could be a protagonist who is haunted by the 'one that got away' and perhaps a secondary character who was part of the situation that led to the loss.

The main characters are the narrator and his older female relative, like an aunt or a cousin, who are very close friends.

I'm not sure specifically without reading the story, but it could be a family that is hosting the Christmas guest. There might be a mother, father, and some children.

In many Christmas - themed short stories, there is often a central character who is on a journey of self - discovery during the Christmas season. So in 'Back for Christmas', it could be a character who has been away from home, perhaps living in a big city. Their family members, such as a warm - hearted mother, a strict but loving father, and a mischievous younger sibling could be other main characters. And there might be a neighbor or an old acquaintance who plays an important role in the story, like providing some key advice or being part of a sub - plot that helps the main character in their journey.

Since it's a 'the christmas hope short story', there might be a child as one of the main characters. Children are often central in Christmas stories as they represent innocence and the magic of the season. There could also be a community leader or a pastor - type character who spreads the message of hope. And perhaps there's a character who has been through tough times and is on a journey to find hope during Christmas.

The main characters are the boy who wants to buy the shoes for his mother and probably the store clerk who helps him out.

I'm not sure as I haven't read the story specifically. But it could be a child, as children are often central characters in Christmas - themed stories. There might also be a family member like a parent or grandparent.

Most likely, the angel is a main character. And perhaps there's a lonely old man or a young couple. The angel might come into their lives and change things. For instance, if it's an old man who is bitter about Christmas because he has lost his loved ones, the angel could be the one to make him see the positive side again. Or if it's a young couple facing difficulties in their relationship, the angel could be the catalyst for their reconciliation during Christmas time.