In 'the muppet christmas carol story', it starts with Ebenezer Scrooge, a very stingy man who doesn't like Christmas. The Muppets are involved in different parts of the story. Gonzo and Rizzo are narrators. The Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge on a journey through his past, like when he was in love. The Ghost of Christmas Present shows him how the poor Cratchit family, with Bob Cratchit played by Kermit, still finds joy in Christmas. The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come scares Scrooge into changing his ways. In the end, Scrooge becomes a better person and spreads Christmas cheer, which is a very positive message for the Christmas season.
Well, the central character is Ebenezer Scrooge. He is the one who goes through the transformation. Kermit is quite prominent as Bob Cratchit. Then there are Gonzo and Rizzo. Gonzo is a bit of an oddball and Rizzo is his little rat friend, and they tell the story as narrators. The ghosts are also key characters. They are played by different Muppets and they are the ones who make Scrooge see the error of his ways and change.
It's about the Muppets celebrating Christmas. There are lots of fun characters like Kermit and Miss Piggy getting into Christmas - related adventures, spreading holiday cheer, singing Christmas songs and having some comical moments together.
Yes. There is the original written version by Charles Dickens which has a very specific language and narrative style. Then there are film adaptations which often have to make changes for the visual medium. Some might cut certain parts, add new scenes for drama, or change the pacing, making them different versions in their own right.