A Christmas Carol Released Today
By OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (91101)
Arvada, Colorado
December 19, 2025 7:16am CST
On December 19, 1843, Charles Dickens released "A Christmas Carol," a brief but impactful tale that became a holiday classic.
Featuring Ebenezer Scrooge and his encounters with ghosts, the story resonated deeply with Victorian society, reflecting the spirit of Christmas.
Despite Dickens's existing fame, this book surprised many by becoming his most lasting work, influencing modern Christmas celebrations significantly.
Have you read the book or seen any of the Scrooge films?
My favorite is the newish animated one with Jim Carrey in it.
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@dgobucks226 (37134)
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19 Dec
I like the older classic one from 1951 with Alastair Sim. He plays a great Scrooge. The scenery and story make you feel like you're in London, England. Plus, this version feels like a ghost story, and the black and white version adds authenticity to the movie. What can I say OT, I'm a Classic kind of guy, lol.
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@RebeccasFarm (91101)
• Arvada, Colorado
19 Dec
Oh I love that one too, in fact, I love them all!
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@RebeccasFarm (91101)
• Arvada, Colorado
19 Dec
@dgobucks226 Oh he is brilliant no doubt.
Yes same for me..the originals for sure.
Todays SNL is rubbish.
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@dgobucks226 (37134)
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20 Dec
@RebeccasFarm Yes, as Smoley Robinson would say, "I Second that Emotion OT. SNL "jumped the shark" decades ago. If I want a laugh, I'll watch Chevy Chase's Christmas Vacation.
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@celticeagle (183510)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Dec
What a glorious story he gave us all to enjoy. I am a fan of the early 1949 version of the story. The actor is just who I would imagine Scrooge to look like. It's one I try to cast each year.
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@RebeccasFarm (91101)
• Arvada, Colorado
21 Dec
That is a favorite for sure Celtic.
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@DaddyEvil (164145)
• United States
19 Dec
I've read the story and seen the movie. This is one time that the movie was better than the book, in my opinion, of course.
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@RebeccasFarm (91101)
• Arvada, Colorado
19 Dec
Yes I think so too DE have to agree.
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@RebeccasFarm (91101)
• Arvada, Colorado
21 Dec
It is indeed, a much loved story.
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