The Ghost of Christmas Past was both young looking yet old and had a flame which lit its way through Scrooges past life that came from the ghosts head
I didn't think the Spirit looked strange at all. Given the non-existent graphic capabilities at the time the movie produced, it wasn't possible to make the spirit more 'ghostly' looking or transparent.
The ghost of Christmas past was the first spirit to visit scrooge in a Christmas carol.
Christmas Present
The spirit who spreads good cheer in "A Christmas Carol" is the Ghost of Christmas Present. This jolly and generous spirit embodies the joy and spirit of giving that defines the Christmas season in Charles Dickens' story.
That was the Ghost of Christmas Past
The second spirit came to show Scrooge Christmas present.
The final spirit we are told is The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come
The three spirits were the Spirit of Christmas Past, the Spirit of Christmas Present, and the Spirit of Christmas Future.
In "A Christmas Carol," the spirit says that the children belong to Man. This emphasizes the importance of caring for and valuing children in society.
The Spirit of Christmas yet to Come
Because he does not celebrate Christmas and does not recognise it.
Spirit of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future.