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.
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.
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.
I think it was Darren McGavin. He did a great job portraying the character.
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.
Most likely, the main character is the old man. Since it's called 'the old man christmas story', he is probably the central figure around which the story revolves.
I don't know. You'd have to be more specific about which old man and which Christmas story you're referring to.
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.