Charles Dickens

A balding man with brown hair and beard in a black seat sits in a brown chair at a desk in front of grey-green background. He is writing intently on a crisp sheet of paper, quill in hand, inkwell before him, maroon book to his side, as be brings his story to life.

Life Lessons in Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol”

Or: How a stuck-up, miserly, selfish old Scrooge was taught timeless life lessons by ghosts in a classic Christmas tale.…

May 22, 2024

The words "The Muppet Christmas Carol" on a festive background

‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ Is the Perfect Adaptation

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

Although most of the cast is played by cute puppets, the film is one of the most faithful adaptations of Charles Dickens’ famous novel.…

October 4, 2022

An illustration of Ebenezer Scrooge reading "A Christmas Carol" for an article about the impact of the iconic main character.

Why the Story of Ebenezer Scrooge Remains Important

Angelica Rovinski, Arcadia University

The main character of the iconic tale 'A Christmas Carol' serves as an example of why kindness is more important than anything else all year round.…

December 24, 2021

Christmas village with a clock tower and buildings

All the Ways You Can Personalize Your Christmas Village

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

People might think that they have a clear idea of what these festive towns look like — but do they know that they can make them practically any theme they want?…

December 19, 2021

Making Christmas Scary: Why Do Christmas-Horror Films Exist?

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

The Christmas-horror genre combines the spirit of the holidays with spooky, chair-gripping fear—and it’s awesome.…

December 7, 2016

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