First published 2016
Ebenezer Scrooge sits alone in his cold counting house, dismissing Christmas as nonsense. The miserly old man cares only for money and shows no kindness to anyone around him. On Christmas Eve, three supernatural visitors arrive to change his heart. The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come take Scrooge on a journey through time. He sees his lonely childhood, witnesses the joy he has missed, and confronts a future where nobody mourns his death. Each spirit shows him how his choices have hurt others and himself. Through these revelations, Scrooge discovers what he has lost by closing his heart to human connection. The experience transforms him from a bitter miser into a generous man who embraces the Christmas spirit and learns to value kindness above wealth.
Genres: classic-literature, christmas, fantasy, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: redemption, supernatural-elements
Period: Christmas Eve
16 pages · Board Book · Familius