Merry Christmas and welcome to Watercress Words, where we explore the HEART of Health.
My family and I attended a stage presentation of Charles Dickens’ story, A Christmas Carol, where this photo was taken
The story was written by the English author Charles Dickens in the mid-19th century, but it continues to touch hearts almost 200 years later.
Spoiler alert-here’s the story, skip if you don’t want to know
Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly man who despises Christmas. Scrooge started a business with Jacob Marley, who was very similar to Scrooge, but since Marley died Scrooge runs the business alone, treating one of his staff members, Bob Cratchit, very poorly.
One night Scrooge is visited by the ghost of Jacob Marley, who warns Scrooge that if he does not become kinder he will have an awful fate after death. Marley tells Scrooge that in the coming nights he will be visited by three more ghosts. Initially Scrooge fails to take the warning seriously but as the ghostly visits become more terrifying, Scrooge begins to realise that he must change his ways.
By the end of the story Scrooge has completely transformed, having learnt the importance of charity, friendship and generosity. Christmas is now his favourite time of the year and he does all he can to help Bob Cratchit and his family.
Watch A Christmas Carol
There have been multiple screen versions of the story, including some animated adaptations. Do a search and find one, probably for free.
Read A Christmas Carol
And you can read the story, also for free. Here is a link to one version online at the Library of Congress.
My wish for you and your family
Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is about loneliness, greed, selfishness, anger, fear, regret, and death.
But it also teaches us the value of family, friends, caring, giving, receiving, charity, and forgiveness. It is about second chances and starting over. Ultimately, in this timeless classic, love wins.
However you spend Christmas and whoever you spend it with, I wish you peace, joy, hope, and love.
Warmest wishes, Dr. Aletha
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It’s so good to put a face with the name! You look positively glowing! I love this particular Dickens story. In fact, we watched “Scrooge” with Alistair Sim today. It’s probably my second favorite after the cartoon version with Mr. MacGoo!
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and have a safe and blessed New Year, Dr. Aletha!
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Marsha I appreciate the compliment. Also, thanks for the tip about the photo . There is a small photo of me on the homepage and a few photos scattered throughout the blog. I’ve never thought photos of me were necessary since it’s not a personal blog, but maybe I’ll change my mind about that. I want people to know I’m a real person. Maybe I’ll make a New Year’s resolution after all.
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