I'm not sure specifically as there could be many different versions. But it could be a traveler as the main character who is trying to get home.
It could be a family member who has moved overseas. They are the main character, and the story could focus on their journey back, the people they meet along the way who help them in their quest to be home for Christmas, and the reactions of their family when they finally arrive. There could also be secondary characters like the family members waiting at home, full of anticipation and preparing for the reunion.
I'm not sure specifically as it could vary. It might be a soldier trying to get home for Christmas, so the soldier would be a main character, along with his or her family waiting at home.
It could be about a person's journey to get home in time for Christmas. Maybe they face various obstacles like bad weather or travel delays, but their determination to be with family for the holiday drives them forward.
The 'I'll be home for Christmas story' could center on the emotional aspect of coming home for Christmas. It might be about a soldier who has been away for a long time and is finally able to return home for the holidays. His family has been waiting eagerly for his arrival, and the story could detail the warm welcome he receives, the decorations in the house that remind him of the Christmas spirit, and the overall joy of being back with his family during this special time of the year.
The song 'I'll be home for Christmas' was written during World War II. It captured the longing of soldiers who were away from home during the holidays. It became a very popular song as it expressed a common and powerful sentiment. Many families had their loved ones far away in the war, and this song gave them hope that they would be reunited, at least in spirit if not in person during Christmas.
It's a heartwarming tale often about a person's longing to be with family during the Christmas season and the challenges or adventures they face on the way home.
It's hard to say without more details. It could be a young professional who has been working far from home and is eager to get back to their parents and siblings.
Since we only have the title 'Driving Home for Christmas', it's hard to say exactly who the main characters are. It could be a family member who has been studying abroad and is now driving home. Or it could be a working person who has been away from their hometown for work. Maybe it's a couple who are going to surprise their families for Christmas by driving home. There are many possibilities.
I don't know for sure, but likely there are some regular characters from the Prairie Home Companion series who play important roles in this Christmas story.
I'm not sure specifically, but it could be the foster child, the foster parents, and perhaps other people involved in the foster care system like social workers.
I think one theme could be the importance of home. No matter where one is, there's a special feeling about being home, especially during Christmas. Another theme could be hope. The character has hope of getting home for Christmas despite any difficulties. And of course, love. Love for family and the love associated with the Christmas season.