... Christmases past, present and future. They showed him his childhood, his life, his future. He saw scenes that made him change. He became kind and nice, loving and caring, friendly. A Christmas Carol is a very special story because Charles Dickens uses the characters as an outlet for his emotions. Charles Dickens grew up impoverished like his clerk Bob Cratchit. It is really almost ... a short story, and is a tribute to his memories and as well as to the spirit of Christmas. A Christmas Carol has been a family favorite in my family for many years. Among our other Christmas traditions rea...

• Word Count: 1789
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School