A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens (Feb. 7, 1812 - June 9, 1870) The story is about an elderly miser named Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and the Yet to Come. Their visits transform Scrooge into a kinder, gentler man.
The book was first published on December 19, 1843, with the first edition sold out by Christmas Eve. By 1844, the novella had gone through 13 printings and continues to be a big seller today. For more on Charles Dickens, click HERE
Click on the title to go to YouTube. The story has been divided into 8 videos, for a total of about 30 minutes.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
(by Dr. Seuss, published in December 1957) is a story about the Grinch, a grouchy, solitary creature who tries to cancel Christmas by stealing Christmas gifts and decorations from the homes of the nearby town of Whoville on Christmas Eve. Miraculously, the Grinch realizes that Christmas is not all about money and presents. The story is narrated by Boris Karloff, a British actor, most famous for his roles in horror films, especially as the Frankenstein monster.
(by Dr. Seuss, published in December 1957) is a story about the Grinch, a grouchy, solitary creature who tries to cancel Christmas by stealing Christmas gifts and decorations from the homes of the nearby town of Whoville on Christmas Eve. Miraculously, the Grinch realizes that Christmas is not all about money and presents. The story is narrated by Boris Karloff, a British actor, most famous for his roles in horror films, especially as the Frankenstein monster. For more information on Dr. Seuss, see post below or click HERE
For more on Boris Karloff, click HERE
Click on the title above to see all 6 parts.
What themes are common to both stories?
How are the Grinch and Ebenezer Scrooge similar?
What about Bob Cratchit and the Grinch's pup, Max?
What about Bob Cratchit and the Grinch's pup, Max?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas is not the only film based on or influenced by A Christmas Carol. What other movies can you think of?
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