A Christmas Carol Review
A Christmas Carol, or originally known as A Christmas Carol in
Prose, Being a Ghost Story of Christmas, is a Victorian morality novel written
by author Charles Dickens and published in the December of 1843 by Chapman and
Hall of the United Kingdom. It quickly became the most popular book of the
holiday season that year. Six thousand copies were sold by Christmas and within
two months after publication, eight stage adaptations were in the works.
Whether you have read the book or watched one of the hundreds of stage and film productions, “A Christmas Carol” is probably one of the most prevalent and well-known Christmas stories ever created. One of the reasons for the popularity of this piece of fiction is the fact that the message of the story is significant for any culture in any age. The idea of treating friends, family and employees kindly and generously, and keeping Christmas in your heart throughout the year are ideas that most people can understand and embrace.
If you have never had the pleasure of making “A Christmas Carol” an annual tradition for your family, this is the year to start. For the younger members of your family, try the Muppets or Disney versions. The classic film starring George C. Scott might be the movie of choice for some. And for those who prefer a non-traditional approach with a touch of humor, “Scrooged,” starring Bill Murray, will present a unique twist to this well known tale. Whatever version of this story you choose, “A Christmas Carol” will continue to entertain generations for years to come.
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A Christmas Carol: Why Did
Dickens Call It A Carol?
In early December of 1843, Charles Dickens
completed the manuscript for a little ghost story about Christmas. He called it
A Christmas Carol and the publisher printed the first copies a week
before Christmas. By Christmas Eve all 6000 printed copies were sold. The story
was overwhelmingly received, being read and repeated in homes throughout
London.
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What's the Best Christmas
Movie?
Christmas is a great time to gather your family together with a
big bowl of popcorn to watch a Christmas classic or a new Christmas movie.
Curling up on the couch with a warm blanket and a favorite Christmas movie is a
tradition Americans savor every year.
"A Christmas Carol" / a review from
Christian Spotlight on the Movies
George C. Scott’s A Christmas
Carol is an acceptable, if not compelling, rendition of Dickens’s classic
tale. With the backing of Twentieth Century Fox, the film’s look (sets,
costumes, makeup, props) were right on the money. However, the acting is this
film simply wasn’t convincing for this viewer.
Jimmy Stewart Christmas
Movie
It's a Wonderful Life Starring: James Stewart, Donna Reed
A Diva's Christmas Carol Movie Review
This modern take stars its Scrooge as a glossy diva with one heck of a
PMS case year round. Bob Cratchett (Brian McNamara) has been apart of Ebony's
career from the beginning but all the Diva's unrealistic demands have been
taking a toll on his wife Kelly (Linda Goodwin) and their sick little boy Tim
(Joshua Archambault) so much so that Bob's marriage and his job is at jeopardy.
The Christmas Shoes
(2002)
A young boy tries to get a pair of Christmas shoes for his dying
mother, while a lawyer tries to deal with the break-up of his marriage.
5 Christmas Movies for the Whole
Family to Enjoy!
Christmas is coming! And, Christmas time is all about
family and togetherness. We've put together some recommendations for movies to
have on hand for the Christmas season that the whole family will enjoy. These
are all movies to buy and watch year after year!
Animated Christmas
Movie
Some favorite animated Christmas movies sure to please the whole
family.
Mickeys Christmas Carol
DVD
One of the most recognized symbols of America, Mickey Mouse and
friends return to the screen in the animated short Mickey's Christmas Carol.
It's the same old classic Charles Dickens story with an all star Disney
cast.
