6. December – Advent Calendar

Christmas Traditions in English Speaking Countries

A Christmas Carol

The most famous story about Christmas probably is „A Christmas Carol“ by Charles Dickens. It’s about Ebenezer Scrooge, an old and stingy businessman. He thinks it’s ridiculous that people look forward to Christmas although it won’t make them richer. So Scrooge thinks that Christmas is humbug; but then the Three Spirits of Christmas visit him  …

If you want to find out more, check out our shortened and easy version of A Christmas Carol.

Changed: 21st Dec 2005 22:00

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