![]() Basically, Dickens thought that a holiday parable about good will and generosity would be more easily digested and widely accepted than a pamphlet or an essay. Over the course of that night Scrooge is visited by three more ghosts, those of Christmas past, present, and future, who endeavor to show him a more fulfilling path.Ĭharles Dickens was an exceptionally prolific and popular writer during the Victorian era, all the more impressive when you consider he was forced to drop out of school at a young age to support his family.Ī Christmas Carol was not only a brilliant piece of popular literature in its time, but was also intended to bolster humanitarian spirit and raise awareness about children in poverty, a cause that was deeply personal for Dickens. Marley warns Scrooge that if he continues in his manner, he will suffer the same fate. When he returns home on Christmas Eve he is visited by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley, wrapped in chains and cursed to roam the earth watching the poor, weak, and hurting, helpless to intervene. And I mean, everyone.Įbenezer Scrooge is a cold-hearted miser who sees the Christmas holiday as more of an imposition to his business than as an occasion for good will. Relax, unwind, and bake away the stress with this easy tart, fit for the whole family. If you’re like me, balancing the holidays with work and family and travel can be a little stressful, but it doesn’t have to turn you into a Scrooge. ![]() ![]() Happy holidays, all! I hope that no matter where you are or what you’re celebrating this season – Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Saturnalia – that you are joyous, healthy, and surrounded by loved ones. A vegan and gluten free tart with apples, pears, and cranberries inspired by A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
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