The Christmas Books of Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol, Christmas Festivities, The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton, A Christmas Tree, The

This new selection of Dickens's Christmas writings confirms his lasting influence upon our idea of the Christmas spirit: that Christmas is a time for celebration, charity, and memory. In addition to the beloved A Christmas Carol, this volume includes such festive works as Christmas Festivities, The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton, A Christmas Tree, "The Seven Poor Travellers, The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain, and a Christmas episode from Master Humphrey's Clock.