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A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, "God Bless Us Everyone"

A CHRISMTAS CAROL (God Bless Us Everyone)

ENGLAND has many exceptional writers; one being Charles Dickens who wrote the Christmas classic, "A Christmas Carol." First published in England on December 19, 1843, (177 years ago) "A Christmas Carol" remains the most popular of Christmas stories. Every decade a new film version of "A Christmas Carol" is released and each year there are hundreds upon hundreds of stage performances of "A Christmas Carol" presented in various countries around the world. 

There's so much to learn when reading or watching "A Christmas Carol," One can observe how much brighter life is when a person offers kindness towards others and helps those in need. Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserable rich man who has no respect for Christmas and its meaning but the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future teach Mr. Scrooge some valuable lessons. The ending of course is wonderful because Ebenezer Scrooge becomes a changed man and spends his remaining life sharing his good fortune with family, friends, and strangers. He gives with his soul, strength, and mind.

December is coming to a close, and soon the Christmas celebrations will be put on hold until next year, but one should not wait to share the love of Christmas, just at Christmas time. For the new year of 2021, why not take some moments each day to be grateful for what you have, and spread the joy of goodness, kindness, and love towards others. Life is not always easy and has its share of sorrows, but life is certainly more of a shining light when we have faith, hope, love, and kindness towards one another. Mr. Scrooge should inspire us all and so should sweet Tiny Tim who says God Bless Us Every One!








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