Well, there are characters like the Grinch. His name has become quite famous from 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'. There are also names like Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen which are the names of Santa's reindeer. Another one could be Tiny Tim, who is a very memorable character from 'A Christmas Carol'.
In many Christmas stories, you'll find the name of Jesus, as Christmas is also about celebrating his birth. Then there are characters like the three wise men, also known as the Magi. They are an important part of the Nativity narrative. Another character could be Mrs. Claus, who is Santa's wife and helps him in his preparations for Christmas. There are also angel characters in some stories, like the angel Gabriel who announced the birth of Jesus to Mary. All these characters contribute to the rich tapestry of Christmas stories.
The main characters in 'A Christmas Story' include Ralphie Parker, his parents, and his younger brother Randy.
A lot of characters are full of hope. The shepherds in the story of Jesus' birth were simple men, but they were hopeful when they followed the star. They represent those who look forward to something better during the Christmas season, whether it's a spiritual awakening or just a time of family and love.
'The Magical Christmas Eve'. It gives a sense of something special happening on that particular night. Another could be 'A Christmas Miracle in the Snow'. The combination of Christmas and miracle is very fitting for the holiday season, and the snow adds a wintry, festive touch. And also 'Santa's Secret Adventure' which implies that Santa is up to something exciting and mysterious during Christmas.
In many Christmas stories, you might find characters named Scrooge, like Ebenezer Scrooge from 'A Christmas Carol'. There could also be the names of the three wise men, such as Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar. And don't forget about Mrs. Claus, who is an important character in the Santa Claus lore.
In the traditional Christmas story, a prominent boy's name is Joseph. He was a carpenter and was betrothed to Mary. Joseph had to deal with the situation of Mary's unexpected pregnancy in a very understanding and faithful way. Another name could be the shepherd boys who were among the first to hear about the birth of Jesus. Their names are not specified but they are an important part of the story. Also, if we consider some modern interpretations of Christmas stories, there could be boys named after Santa Claus' helpers, like Elfie or something similar, but this is more of a fictional addition to the traditional story.
How about Tinsel? It's a shiny, decorative item often used in Christmas decor, and it makes a fun name. Or Mistletoe, which has a lot of Christmas connotations.
There are many possibilities. For example, if your story is about a lost reindeer finding its way home during Christmas, you could name it 'The Lost Reindeer's Christmas'. If it's about a family's Christmas traditions, 'Our Family's Christmas Story' would be suitable. Another option could be 'The Glowing Christmas Star' which can symbolize hope and guidance during the Christmas season.
One common name in Christmas stories is 'Timmy'.
One common boy's name in Christmas stories could be 'Joseph', as in the story of Jesus where Joseph was an important figure. Another might be 'Nicholas', which is related to St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus. Also, 'George' could be a name, perhaps in a story about a boy who helps others during Christmas time.