Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol Born in 1812 Charles Dickens grew up in a small town in London. Dickens grew up in a poor family. His family, sent to debtors’ jail before he became old enough to fend for himself, convinced him to find work and stay out of the jail. Dickens worked anywhere, from law offices to newspapers as a young child. (“New Standard Encyclopedia” D-155) A Christmas Carol, written by Dickens, has changed many t…showed first 75 words of 768 total…

…showed last 75 words of 768 total…lous to promote Christmas, religion, and generosity in all worlds. The writing of Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, could be one of the most influential writings of all times, because of its effect on Christmas and the holiday season. So I leave you with this, Where would we be on Christmas if Charles Dickens had not been born or had just chosen not to write the novel?