The Christmas Carol

*A Christmas Carol* by Charles Dickens is a novella about Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly, cold-hearted man who despises Christmas and lacks compassion. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by three spirits: the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. They show him his lonely childhood, his current selfishness, and a bleak future if he doesn't change. Moved by these visions, Scrooge reforms, embracing kindness, generosity, and the true spirit of Christmas. The story emphasizes the importance of empathy, community, and personal transformation.