Can you name some specific highlights from a Christmas story?

Yes. Gratitude is another lesson. Characters might be grateful for the simple things in life during Christmas, like a warm meal or the company of friends and family. This can remind us to be more grateful in our own lives.

There's also Hans in 'The Little Match Girl'. Although the story is more about the little girl, Hans is the boy who is sometimes mentioned in relation to the setting and the other children in the cold streets during Christmas time.

Sure. Santa's elves can be considered extras. They are not the main character like Santa, but they are important for creating toys and preparing for Christmas. Another one could be the reindeer, especially the ones other than Rudolph. They help pull Santa's sleigh.

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Well, the presidential elections in the United States in 1988 were a big story. George H. W. Bush won the election that year. It was a significant event that had implications for the United States' domestic and foreign policies.

One of the well - known actors from 'A Christmas Story' is Peter Billingsley. He played Ralphie, the main character who has his heart set on a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.

There is also Karen in 'The Little Match Girl' story. She is a poor and suffering child, and her story during Christmas time is really heart - breaking. It shows the contrast between the rich and the poor during the festive season.

Melinda Dillon also starred in A Christmas Story. She played Ralphie's mother, a warm - hearted woman in the family. She did a great job of portraying a mother's love and concern during the Christmas season.

There are many Christmas stories, but one of the well - known ones with a named dog is 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' where the dog is called Max. Max is an interesting character in the story. He is kind of stuck with the Grinch, who is a rather unpleasant character at the start. But Max goes along with the Grinch's crazy plan to steal Christmas from the Whos. He is small and has to pull the sled that the Grinch rides in. His loyalty to the Grinch, even though the Grinch isn't very nice, makes him a memorable part of the story. It's also cute how he is sometimes made to look with antlers on his head, which gives him a really unique and comical appearance in the story.

Yes, there are Christmas stories with named bullies. One such is 'A Christmas Story' where the bully's name is Scut Farkus. He is a memorable part of the story as he torments the main character, Ralphie. His actions and the way he intimidates Ralphie are important elements of the narrative. It shows the challenges that Ralphie has to face during the Christmas time, not just the usual holiday cheer but also dealing with a bully like Scut Farkus.