Charles Dickens: The Man Who Saved Christmas

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This presentation details the unlikely circumstances that led to Charles Dickens becoming the preeminent author of his time. Described as a “Ghostly little book,” A Christmas Carol draws attention to the brutal exploitation of London’s poor, especially children, while managing to revive interest in the then-unpopular holiday of Christmas. Both heartwarming and haunting, A Christmas Carol did more than just establish Dickens’s legendary career–it single-handedly invented the Christmas season we celebrate today. Who This Program Is For - Adults who appreciate classic books and want to dive deeper into Dickens’s most famous novella. - Anyone curious about why people celebrate Christmas the way they do and the surprising history behind modern festivities. What You Will Learn - How the author used his pen as a weapon against social injustice, advocating for the poor in industrial London. - The enduring importance of the character Ebenezer Scrooge. - The fascinating true story of how Charles Dickens and Prince Albert helped reinvent and rescue a Christmas holiday that was in decline.