Context

• Who is the author of A Christmas Carol?

  Charles Dickens
• What significant event in British history is associated with the Victorian Christmas celebrations?

  • The marriage of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria in the 1840s
  • Introduction of the decorated Christmas tree from Germany
  • The first Christmas card designed in 1843
• When was the decorated Christmas tree introduced to Britain?

  1841
• What was the cost of the first Christmas cards designed in 1843?

  1 shilling each
• How did children contribute to the tradition of sending Christmas cards?

  They began making their own cards to send
• What is the main meal served at Christmas that originated from the Victorians?

  Turkey
• What activities did the Victorians enjoy during Christmas?

  They enjoyed eating well, playing games, and spending time with family
• What message did Dickens aim to convey through A Christmas Carol?

  Christmas should be a time of peace and goodwill to everyone
• What approach do some people take towards Christmas festivities, as mentioned in the video?

  A bah humbug approach
• What social issues did Dickens highlight in his works, particularly in A Christmas Carol?

  • Poverty in Victorian Britain
  • Cramped living conditions due to overpopulation
  • Exploitation of workers by rich businessmen
  • The impact of the Industrial Revolution on society
• What law was introduced in 1834 to address poverty in Britain?

  The new Poor Law
• What was required of individuals without jobs to receive financial assistance under the new Poor Law?

  They had to enter a workhouse
• How did Dickens view workhouses as described in the video?

  He likened them to prisons
• What did Dickens criticize in his writings regarding the treatment of the poor?

  He criticized the belief that poor people were lazy
• How does Dickens present education in A Christmas Carol?

  As a way out of poverty
• What do the two children named Ignorance and Want symbolize in A Christmas Carol?

  They symbolize the consequences of poverty
• What are some of the key themes explored in A Christmas Carol?

  • The importance of generosity and goodwill
  • The impact of poverty and social injustice
  • The transformation of Scrooge from miser to benefactor
  • The significance of family and community
• What exclusive content is mentioned in the e-book related to A Christmas Carol?

  An essay about wealth and poverty
• What is the purpose of the video series mentioned in the study material?

  To analyze Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol