There might also be an old wizard in the'magic christmas story'. He could be the one who casts a spell that makes Christmas extra special that year. He might help the townspeople decorate their village in a magical way, with lights that never go out and snow that sparkles like diamonds.
Well, without having read the 'Magic Rug A Christmas Story' specifically, we can only guess. A likely main character would be the owner of the magic rug, probably a child full of wonder and excitement for Christmas. There could also be a wise character, like a Christmas spirit or an angel, who guides the use of the magic rug. And of course, there could be other children or family members in the story who are affected by the adventures that the magic rug enables.
In a possible 'Magic Mushroom Christmas Story', there could be a main character who is an elf. This elf might find the magic mushrooms and use their power to solve a problem in Santa's workshop. There could also be a wise old owl that lives in the forest where the mushrooms grow and serves as a guide to the characters about the mushrooms' magic during Christmas. And of course, Santa himself could be a central character, as the magic mushrooms' influence might impact his Christmas preparations.
Maybe there's a family, including a mother, father and their kids. They are all intrigued by the magic Christmas tree. There might also be a reclusive hermit who lives near the tree and has a special connection to it. He warns the villagers about misusing the magic of the tree.
The main characters of 'A Christmas Story Christmas' are Ralphie, of course, as well as his siblings, his parents who are trying to make Christmas special, and a few of his close friends who contribute to the fun and excitement of the holiday.
Ralphie is one of the main characters. He's the boy who really wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Then there's his mother, who is trying to keep the family in order during the holiday season. His father, who has his own quirks, like winning the leg lamp in a contest. And of course, there's Flick, Ralphie's friend who gets his tongue stuck to the frozen pole.
I don't know the 'big magic story' well enough to say for sure. But often in magic stories, there could be a young protagonist, like a boy or girl with a special gift or destiny.
There might be a villain who uses magic for evil purposes. Maybe a witch or a warlock. And there could also be a group of innocent bystanders who get caught up in the horror caused by the magic. Without reading the actual story, it's hard to be certain, but these are common character types in magic - horror stories.
Since we don't have more information about 'the magic short story', it's hard to say exactly. But it might have a protagonist who is on a quest for something. This could be a physical object like a magic key or an intangible thing like knowledge. There could also be a sidekick character who helps the main character along the way, whether it's a talking animal or another person with special abilities.
Since I don't know the exact 'Magic Boy Story', it could be the magic boy himself as the main character. There might also be a mentor figure, like an old wizard who guides him in using his powers.
There's no way to know exactly who the main characters in 'Magic City Story' are without more information. However, it's possible that there's a hero or heroine who is an outsider to the city at first but then discovers its magic and becomes an important part of it. There could also be some antagonist characters, like a powerful sorcerer who wants to control the magic of the city for his own evil purposes, and the main characters have to oppose him.