The elves could also be main characters. They might be in charge of things in a new way. For example, instead of making toys all year, they are on a break and the toys are made by some other magical creatures in a reverse - engineered process. And there could be a special child, a protagonist who discovers this 'other way around' Christmas world and has to navigate through all the strange changes.
There could be a group of reindeer that are the main characters. But instead of pulling Santa's sleigh, they are leading Santa around in a different way. Maybe they have some special powers or abilities that are activated in this 'other way around' Christmas. And there could be a mischievous snowman who causes all sorts of chaos and is the catalyst for the reversed Christmas happenings.
It could be that in this story, the Christmas spirit is spread in an opposite manner. Usually, people are kind and giving during Christmas. But here, they start off being a bit selfish and through some magical events during the Christmas season, they learn to be selfless in a way that is the reverse of the normal progression of the Christmas story. So instead of starting with good will and then facing challenges that test it, they start with a lack of good will and then gradually gain it in an unorthodox way.
Typically, it could be families, friends, and neighbors. They are the ones who come together to rock around the Christmas tree.
In 'A Christmas Carol', Ebenezer Scrooge is a main character. He is a stingy old man at the start. Then there are the spirits - the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Future. Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's clerk, is also important, along with Tiny Tim, Bob's sick son.
It's possible that there are some Christmas elves in the stories. They are often associated with Christmas and could play important roles, like helping Santa prepare gifts or spreading the Christmas cheer in their own little ways.
A lonely old man could be a main character. He might be someone who has lost his family or friends over the years and has become bitter. But during the Christmas story, he could find new meaning in his life through an unexpected encounter.
The office grinch - someone who hates Christmas for some reason, like they had a bad experience in the past. But through the kindness and holiday spirit of their colleagues, they change their attitude. And of course, the office party planner who is trying to make everything perfect for the Christmas celebration.
Well, Melania Trump could be one of the main characters. She could play a role in preparing a special Christmas gift from the Trump side to Putin. Another character could be Putin's dog. It could add a touch of warmth and friendliness to the story as it accompanies Putin during his encounters with Trump.
The Supreme Exorcist was a web novel. Some of the articles did not need to be read in reverse.
Since it's a collection of stories, there could be a variety of main characters. There might be a poor but hard - working family in one story, with the parents and children being the main focus. In another story, it could be an elderly person who has a special connection to the Christmas stocking tradition and becomes a central figure in that particular tale.
Since it's a collection of stories, there could be a variety of main characters. Maybe there's a young child who experiences the magic of Christmas for the first time, or an older person who shares their wisdom about the holiday. There might also be characters who are going through a difficult time and find solace during Christmas through the events in the stories.