In 'A Christmas Story', the police car might be a symbol of authority and safety during the Christmas season in the story's setting. It could be there to ensure that the peace is maintained while all the Christmas - related activities are going on.
A police officer was on duty during Christmas. He saw a man dressed as an elf running around the town square. Thinking it was some sort of prank or disturbance, he went to check it out. Turns out the man was part of a flash mob Christmas dance. The officer joined in for a bit, much to the delight of the onlookers. It was a very unexpected and funny encounter.
One funny police Christmas story could be about a police officer who dressed up as Santa Claus to visit the local children in the neighborhood. He was on his patrol bike which was decorated with tinsel and bells. When he stopped to talk to the kids, one of them asked if Rudolph was in the police stable. The officer had to quickly come up with a funny response that Rudolph was on a special mission to help other Santas around the world.
The family car in a Christmas story might be a small, blue sedan. It has a Christmas tree air freshener hanging from the rear - view mirror. The kids have drawn Christmas pictures on the foggy windows. It's not the fanciest car, but it's full of love and the anticipation of the Christmas celebration as the family heads to their local Christmas market.
The car in 'A Christmas Story' is a vintage 1937 Oldsmobile convertible. It becomes an iconic element within the context of the movie, evoking a sense of a bygone era and enhancing the story's visual appeal.
In some Christmas stories, a sleigh is often used, which could be considered a kind of 'car' in the context of the story. It's pulled by reindeer and Santa Claus uses it to deliver presents all around the world on Christmas Eve.