he old man from a christmas story

The 'old man' in 'A Christmas Story' is the father. He's a rather gruff but loveable character. He has his quirks, like being obsessed with winning a major award which is a lamp in the shape of a woman's leg in a fishnet stocking. He often gets frustrated with the daily life and the antics of his family, especially during the Christmas season, but deep down he cares about his family a great deal.

There could be other old men in various Christmas stories. Maybe an old grandfather figure who passes on the traditions and stories of Christmas to the younger generations.

His role could be that of a family provider. He might be responsible for getting the family Christmas presents and making sure there's a nice dinner on Christmas day.

If it's Santa Claus, he is jolly, fat, and has a long white beard. He wears a red suit and loves children.

Well, the movie doesn't give an exact age for the old man. But from what we see, he seems to be in his late middle age, maybe around 55 or 60, judging by his looks and actions.

Well, the age of the old man isn't explicitly mentioned. But based on the description and his behavior, one could guess he was around 65 or older.

I don't know. You'd have to be more specific about which old man and which Christmas story you're referring to.

In some Christmas stories, there could also be an old wise man. For example, in the Nativity story, the three wise men were on a journey to find the baby Jesus. They were older, wise, and brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. They are important characters in the religious Christmas narrative.

In a typical Christmas story, the old man often refers to Santa Claus. He is a jolly, bearded man who brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve.

He could say 'Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind.' This quote emphasizes that Christmas is more than just a day on the calendar. Old men, with their years of experience, might tell this to younger generations to convey that the spirit of Christmas, like the stories associated with it, is about having a certain attitude of love, giving, and celebration all year round.