Dickenss story of solitary miser Ebenezer Scrooge who is taught the truemeaning of Christmas by a series of ghostly visitors has proved one of hismost wellloved... » 

Dickenss story of solitary miser Ebenezer Scrooge who is taught the truemeaning of Christmas by a series of ghostly visitors has proved one of hismost wellloved works. Ever since it was published in 1843 it has had anenduring influence on the way we think about the traditions of Christmas.Dickenss other Christmas writings collected here include The Story of theGoblins who Stole a Sexton the short story from The Pickwick Papers on which AChristmas Carol was based along with shorter pieces drawn from the ChristmasStories that Dickens wrote annually for his weekly journals. In all of themDickens celebrates the season as one of geniality charity and remembrance. «