A Christmas Carol's Impact and Themes

This chapter discusses the impact and themes of Charles Dickens' book, A Christmas Carol, as well as the financial struggles Dickens faced despite its success. It explores how the book reflected and shaped Victorian celebrations of Christmas, popularized certain traditions and phrases, and inspired charitable actions. The chapter also mentions the genre of Christmas books and ghost stories that the book influenced. The chapter concludes with a mention of the original manuscript being displayed at the Morgan Library and Museum.