Christmas wasn't always a national shopping spree — or even a day off work. But when Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol in 19th-century London, the holiday went viral.Guests:Leon ...

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As a ghost, Jacob Marley helps save Scrooge in the classic Dickens tale. Now, other authors are writing books that tell ...

The literary significance of "A Christmas Carol" by no means impedes the fun provided by the tale. As Wilson wrote, "A ...

An actor at the Dickens Museum in London is delivering dramatic performances of the classic holiday tale, just like the ...

There would certainly be interest on this side of the Atlantic as well. Dickens has been to the United States the year before ...

“I have endeavored in this Ghostly little book, to raise the Ghost of an Idea, which shall not put my readers out of humor with themselves, with each other, with the season, or with me. May it haunt ...

The best Christmas books offer cosy escapism during the festive period (roaring fire and glass of mulled wine optional, but recommended). Whether it’s a romantic comedy or a fantasy novel in a snowy ...