A Christmas Carol

The story centers on Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser whose disdain for Christmas embodies greed and selfishness. His transformation begins when he is visited by spirits who reveal the importance of generosity and the Christmas spirit. Set against the backdrop of early Victorian Britain, the novella reflects Dickens's childhood experiences and social critiques of industrial capitalism. Celebrated for its themes of charity and redemption, it revitalized Christmas traditions, promoting merriment after a time of somberness, and remains one of Dickens's most beloved works.