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Long before J.K. Rowling,
J.R.R. Tolkien, and Lewis Carroll in the British literary scene, there was Charles
Dickens. He was a prolific writer who made references in his writing to child labor and
cruelty, social structure, political turmoil, poverty, etc. His most famous and (in my
opinion) his best work is the classic novel, "A Christmas Carol". His most iconic
characters are from that novel: Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, and Tiny
Tim.

Many people are familiar with various film adaptations
of "The Christmas Carol". It has to be the most popular Christmas film in history. Why
is "The Christmas Carol" so popular and appealing? It has to do a lot with the
sentimental story and remarkable transformation of Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge. He starts off
as a single-dimensional character- a character who was greedy for gain and negative.
There is a reason why he became that way. As we journey into Mr. Scrooge's past, we
understand (alongside with him) on why he became that way. As we develop compassion for
his, Mr. Scrooge also starts to develop compassion within him for other people. The way
Charles Dickens relays that story through the visitations of his former business
colleague, Marley, and three ghosts aspects of Christmases- past, present, and future.
In the original work, Charles Dickens directly references hell and punishment if
Ebenezer Scrooge remains the same greedy person. He had to transform to a better person
to serve mankind.

Upon reading the original version or even
watching the older classics starring Alastair Sims or Reginald Owens, it seems like a
ghost story that scares you more than it inspires you. But, when you experience the
fear, wonderment, and transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge, it is well worth reading or
watching the movie- though you will get a more impactful experience if you read the
original book.

"The Christmas Carol" should be read every
year to remind us and our family about the spirit of Christmas and the spirit of giving.
It is a good book to allow us to reflect on our own lives and what we did throughout the
year. There is something magical when you can experience "giving back" or charity the
way Ebenezer Scrooge was able to towards the end of the
book.

The creative genius and ingenuity of Charles Dickens
comes alive in "The Christmas Carol". Reading the book in its original unabridged format
is more impactful than using 3-D glasses and watching it on-screen. There is magic in
the words of the book.

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