A Christmas Carol
This month, we are reading the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. In this book, we meet Ebenezer Scrooge and follow his journey through Christmases past, present, and future. For many readers, this book (and/or the many film adaptations) isĀ a familiarĀ holiday story about the season of giving. For others unfamiliar with this tale, I hope you enjoy the immersion into Victorian England with a festive focus on charity, redemption, and joy.
Discussion QuestionsDiscussion Questions
Reflect on these questions as you read the book, and feel free to join the conversations on these themes in the Challenges section.
- Holiday Classic: A Christmas Carol was originally written in the 1800s, yet this tale remains a holiday classic with several adaptations. Why does this tale continue to resonate with audiences today?
- Saving: It is common financial advice to save money, and we can see the benefits that Scrooge has amassed riches through being a savvy saver. Is saving money always a good thing?
- Childhood: How do you think Scroogeā€™s childhood impacted the way he views money as an adult?
- Money & Happiness: In A Christmas Carol, we get a view of Scroogeā€™s life as a wealthy gentleman and Bob Cratchitā€™s life as a member of the working class. Does money buy happiness? Does money create a life of greed or despair? Why or why not?
- Generosity: The overarching theme of A Christmas Carol is the importance of generosity. What does generosity mean to you? Does generosity always mean charitably giving to others? How can a person be generous if they do not have additional money to give to others?
