A Christmas Carol, tells the transformative story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Through these spectral visits, Scrooge faces the reality of his selfishness and the consequences of his actions on others. Ultimately, he gains a renewed spirit of generosity and compassion, embracing the true meaning of Christmas. A powerful social critique of Victorian society, the novella underscores themes of redemption, kindness, and the importance of human connection. Dickens uses the character of Scrooge to illustrate the impact of individual change, urging readers to look beyond wealth and status and embrace empathy and charity. A classic holiday tale, A Christmas Carol has remained a beloved story, adapted into countless films, plays, and other media, continuing to inspire audiences worldwide.

This edition of A Christmas Carol includes A Christmas Tree. In A Christmas Tree, Charles Dickens reflects on Christmases past, revisiting childhood memories sparked by the sight of a Christmas tree. His story is rich with nostalgia and whimsy, conjuring images of brightly adorned trees, toys, and vivid dreams that blend reality with fantasy. Dickens captures the joyful innocence of childhood and the powerful allure of holiday magic. Yet, his memories carry a tinge of the eerie, recalling childhood fears tied to fantastical objects and ghostly tales. Through this narrative, Dickens offers a window into Victorian Christmas traditions while exploring themes of wonder, nostalgia, and the eternal human need for connection, kindness, and compassion, embodied in the spirit of Christmas itself.