In each case the circumstances of the individuals concerned are difficult; yet each hums 'a Christmas tune'. The scene changes again and now Scrooge sees his nephew - Fred - at his Christmas party.

Enthusiastic When Scrooge finally turns up for Christmas dinner, Fred welcomes him in ... ones also came about in the 1800s. A Christmas Carol was written during this time and played its part ...

A Christmas Carol is one of the most famous stories ... and equally cold to his sweet-natured nephew, Fred, who sees Christmas as “a good time: a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time.” ...