Friday, December 12, 2014

Fact of the Day: Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol not only as a good story, but as a way to revive the "spirit" of Christmas. It apparently helped Christmas become more focused on compassion, goodwill, and family. 
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19 comments:

  1. Bob BushellDecember 12, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Good old Charlie.

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  2. DEZMONDDecember 12, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    it obviously didn't help for a long time....

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  3. Debra She Who SeeksDecember 12, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    When I was young and had lots of time on my hands, I used to read this little novella every Christmas Eve. Great story!

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  4. ChristineDecember 12, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    I loved reading that as a child, I wonder if that is why I think I am compassionate?

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  5. Pat HattDecember 12, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Good reason to write it indeed

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  6. LVDecember 12, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    The old stories and customs of Christmas are the best to me.

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  7. bjDecember 12, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    He was a smart and talented man.

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  8. Gloria BakerDecember 12, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    I love this story Adam and love Charles Dickens!!

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  9. Stephen HayesDecember 12, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    It does take the focus away from gift giving.

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  10. Holy Ghost WriterDecember 12, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    It took a while though

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  11. Theresa MahoneyDecember 12, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    That's a beautiful reason to write the story!

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  12. JoyDecember 12, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    I like Charles Dickens and every story he wrote:)

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  13. Dixie@dcreliefDecember 12, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    There must tons of movie and cartoon versions.

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  14. Moscow blogger by Marina LoykoDecember 12, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    cool pic))
    http://afinaskaterblogspotcom.blogspot.ru/

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  15. DeniseinVADecember 12, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    And that's what it's all about. A great fact Adam, thank you!

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  16. Caro *December 12, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    Fabulous Charles Dickens <3

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  17. Plowing Through Life (Martha)December 12, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    Great story! A classic.

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  18. Mike @ A Bit About BritainDecember 12, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    Absolutely. It's a classic moral tale.

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  19. Fundy BlueDecember 12, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    I always loved this story! Have a happy weekend, Adam!

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