A Christmas Carol, written by Charles Dickens in 1843, tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold-hearted miser who despises Christmas. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, and three spirits—the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. These spectral visitors show Scrooge his lonely past, the present struggles of his clerk Bob Cratchit's family, and a grim glimpse of his own bleak future. Deeply moved, Scrooge awakens transformed, embracing generosity, kindness, and joy. Dickens's timeless tale celebrates redemption and the true spirit of Christmas.
