A Christmas Carol, or it’s okay to be sappy
Every year around Christmas, I go back and read the Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, usually followed by several versions of it in movies. I know what could be more sappy but we all have a Christmas idiosyncrasy, mine just involves Scrooge. Sample this wikipedia entry to get the spirit:
“Contemporaries noted that the story’s popularity played a critical role in redefining the importance of Christmas and the major sentiments associated with the holiday. A Christmas Carol was written during a time of decline in the old Christmas traditions.[4] “If Christmas, with its ancient and hospitable customs, its social and charitable observances, were in danger of decay, this is the book that would give them a new lease”, said English poet Thomas Hood.[5"]]
This year I think I could use a new lease more than ever so enjoy.
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Bah! Humbug! Who can resist Scrooge at Christmas time? Since this is looking like a particularly bleak Christmas for many during our financial crisis, I think you’re right, Kitty. Time to remind folks about the simple pleasures of the holiday.