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A Christmas Carol

In Our Time: Culture

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Why Was Christmas So Important to Dickens?

Julia john explains why Dickens was so keen on the festive season. She says he wanted people to rediscover their innocence and throw away cares. The importance of the child is key for dickens, she adds.

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