There were shepherds, who could potentially include young boys among them. They played a significant role as they were the first ones, after the angels' announcement, to go and see the baby Jesus. They were ordinary people doing their job when they received the great news, and their visit to the manger added to the significance of the event.
One of the well - known little boys in a Christmas story could be the young Jesus himself. His birth is the central event of the Christmas story. The story tells how Mary gave birth to him in a stable in Bethlehem and how various people, like the shepherds and later the Wise Men, came to see the baby boy.
In the traditional Christmas story, the little boys could refer to the shepherds who were among the first to visit the baby Jesus. They were simple, young men tending their flocks when the angels announced the birth of the Savior.
One of the well - known little boys in the Christmas story is Jesus. In the nativity story, Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Another important figure could be the young shepherd boys who were visited by angels and then went to see the baby Jesus.
One popular name could be 'Scrooge' from 'A Christmas Carol'. Even though he starts off as a rather unpleasant character, his name is well - known in the context of Christmas stories.
If we consider the shepherds as the little boys, their role was to be the first witnesses of the birth of Jesus. They spread the news about the new - born Savior to others in the fields and in the town.
If there were other local boys, their role could have been to be part of the general atmosphere of the birth. They might have been curious about all the strange happenings, like the star that guided the wise men. Their presence could also represent the future generation that would grow up with the knowledge of Jesus' birth and the significance it held.
I'm not sure which specific 'Christmas story' you are referring to. There are many Christmas stories, and without more context, it's difficult to determine the name of the little brother.