This novella by Charles Dickens has been so well received that the readers often make it a tradition to read it out loud with their families on Christmas day every year.

Ebenezer Scrooge is a detestable character, he is unnecessarily bitter and refuses to take part in any joyful occasions. He is insensitive and disrespectful towards the people around him and is always looking to save money, even if it comes at the cost of depriving the poor people of food and his employees of a day off on Christmas. But does money really make him happy and keep him satisfied?
It is the night before Christmas, Scrooge is returning home from his office just like he would on any other day but he is completely unaware of what awaits him at his house. It is the ghost of his old business partner, Marley. More such meetings follow and the ghosts show him what he has missed in the past, what he is still missing in the present and what he will miss out on in the future if he doesn't mend his ways. They also shed light on the consequences of his actions and his selfishness on his employees and their family members. But why do these ghosts pick Scrooge for such an encounter? And do these meetings have any effect on him? Read 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens to find out.