Books with title A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas

A Christmas Carol is a novella by English author Charles Dickens, first published by Chapman & Hall on 17 December 1843. It tells the story of bitter and miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation resulting from supernatural visits by Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim. The book was written and published in early Victorian Era Britain, a period when there was strong nostalgia for old Christmas traditions together with the introduction of new customs such as Christmas trees and greeting cards. Dickens's sources for the tale appear to be many and varied, but are, principally, the humiliating experiences of his childhood, his sympathy for the poor, and various Christmas stories and fairy tales.

God’s light shines in all of His creations, from the Star of Bethlehem, to the angel proclaiming Christ’s birth, to the Son of God Himself—the light of the world. Through this light, He illuminates darkness, gives us guidance, and shows us how to love one another.Experience the rich artwork and inspirational messages of A Christmas Story of Light this holiday season and let God’s light bring you the brightness of hope.

Charles Dickens’ complete and unabridged holiday classic comes to life in new, vibrant illustrations depicting favorite characters as Black Victorians. It’s 1843. Ebenezer Scrooge disdains Christmas. It’s a waste of time, resources and working hours. Scrooge scowls at his employee Bob Cratchit, his nephew Fred and even street children, who scramble out of his way. He is an unloved man ... until one fateful Christmas Eve. Scrooge is visited by the ghost of Jacob Marley, his long-dead business partner who wishes to change Scrooge’s dreaded fate by warning him that he must change. Three Christmas Ghosts – Past, Present and Yet to Come – offer Scrooge a remarkable, miraculous second chance at a happy life. But, will Scrooge find the courage to take the offer?Washington DC artist Francine Haskins illustrates more than a dozen scenes with Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and the Christmas Ghosts as you have never seen.What do Ossie Davis, Ijeoma Emesowum, Redd Foxx, Whoopi Goldberg, Gregory Hines, James Earl Jones, Daniel Kauluuya, Jenifer Lewis, Jesse L. Martin, Cicely Tyson, Craig Wallace and Alfie Woodard have in common? A special Afterword essay highlights nearly 150 African Americans, Black British and Canadian actors, directors and playwrights who have performed A Christmas Carol over the last century – demonstrating that this classic belongs to us all.

A Christmas Carol is a novella by English author Charles Dickens, first published by Chapman & Hall on 17 December 1843. It tells the story of bitter and miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation resulting from supernatural visits by Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim. The book was written and published in early Victorian Era Britain, a period when there was strong nostalgia for old Christmas traditions together with the introduction of new customs such as Christmas trees and greeting cards. Dickens's sources for the tale appear to be many and varied, but are, principally, the humiliating experiences of his childhood, his sympathy for the poor, and various Christmas stories and fairy tales.

When Jay Frankston was a child, Christmas felt like a big party he wasn’t invited to. Jay is Jewish, and Christmas was everyone else’s holiday. Jay felt left out: Santa came down his chimney only in dreams, so when Jay grew up and had a family of his own, he decided to give his children what he had longed for. He bought a Christmas tree, loaded it with lights and tinsel—and topped it with a Star of David! He played Santa for his kids for three years, wearing a rubberized mask and a Santa suit his wife made for him. Yet something was still missing: Jay offered his services to orphanages and children’s hospitals, but they turned him down. Then he was given access to some of the thousands of letters written to Santa Claus by kids, letters that languished on the post office floor every year. This one called out to him:Dear Santa, I hope you get my letter. I am eleven years old. I have two brothers and a baby sister. Our father died last year, and our mother is sick. I know there are many kids poorer than we are. I want nothing for myself, but could you send us a blanket to keep Mommy warm at night? SusyJay found eight more letters like Susy’s, and sent the kids a telegram:: GOT YOUR LETTER. WILL BE AT YOUR HOUSE ON CHRISTMAS DAY. SANTA. Then he went out and spent $150 on gifts. On Christmas he dressed in his Santa costume, and his wife, Monique, drove him to each of the nine destinations. Eventually, some toy manufacturers heard about what Jay was doing; they gave him lots of goodies, and before long he was Santa Claus to 120 youngsters every Christmas.Jay recalls a seven-year-old girl who was visiting a home where he was distributing gifts. She hung back in a corner, and when Jay asked her if she’d ever received anything for Christmas, she said sadly, “No.” When he offered her a doll, she whispered to him, “I’m Jewish.”“I’m Jewish too,” he whispered back, handing her the doll.

A Christmas Carol, is a novella by Charles Dickens, first published in London by Chapman & Hall in 1843; the first edition was illustrated by John Leech. A Christmas Carol tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an old miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.

With bright illustrations and an engaging narrative, this gentle story captures all the wonder and excitement of the first Christmas day. (Ages 2-5)The story of Jesus’ birth is among the best-known and best-loved stories in the world. Vivian French offers a simple retelling that follows Mary and Joseph as they journey to Bethlehem and celebrate the birth of Jesus with the shepherds and wise men. Complemented by Jane Chapman’s vivid and joyful illustrations, here is a Christmas story that is sure to appeal to the youngest of children.