"When we think of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, all the cozy charms of an old-fashioned Victorian Christmas come to mind: There's snow falling, children frolicking, firesides warming, and plum puddings steaming. And while such seasonally snug visions have won the story a firm place in our hearts and holiday traditions, the retelling of this classic tale is always relegated to the 'secular' section of the festivities - right alongside the likes of Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman.
"But with all respect to the company of red-nosed reindeers, have we got A Christmas Carol in the right place? Besides its seasonal themes of charity, peace, and good will toward men, is there anything deeper at work - a secret reason for why generations of us have faithfully returned to Scrooge’s story year after year since its publication in 1843? To answer these questions, perhaps it's best to let Dickens speak for himself."
In a recent commentary, writer Bryan Kozlowski (a member of the Dickens Fellowship) reflected on A Christmas Carol as a reflection of the Nativity story.
To access Mr. Kozlowski's complete post, please visit:
Catholic Pulse: The (Holy) Ghost of Christmas Past: Finding the True Spirit of "A Christmas Carol" (22 DEC 14)
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