A Christmas Carol (Alma Classics Evergreens): And Other Christmas Stories

On a freezing Christmas Eve, a miserly old man is visited by three ghosts who force him to confront his past, present, and bleak future.

Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas, caring only about money and treating everyone around him with cold cruelty. Late on Christmas night, the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, appears in chains, warning Scrooge that he has a chance to change his fate. Three spirits—the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come—then take him on a magical and terrifying journey through time, showing him the misery he causes and the lonely end awaiting him if he doesn't open his heart.

➤ Highlights

• Scrooge is a bitter miser who despises the joy and generosity of the Christmas season.
• The ghost of Jacob Marley warns Scrooge about the heavy consequences of his selfish life.
• Three mysterious spirits guide him through a life-changing journey of self-reflection.
• The visions force him to witness the struggles of the poor and the impact of his actions.
• This timeless holiday classic delivers a powerful message about redemption and kindness.