Context

• Who is the author of A Christmas Carol?

  Charles Dickens
• When did Prince Albert marry Queen Victoria?

  1840s
• From which country did the decorated Christmas tree originate?

  Germany
• In what year was the first Christmas card designed?

  1843
• Who asked an artist to design the first Christmas card?

  Henry Cole
• How much did the first Christmas cards cost?

  1 shilling each
• What meal became the main dish at Christmas during the Victorian era?

  Turkey
• When was the first collection of Christmas carols published?

  1833
• How did Dickens enjoy spending Christmas?

  With family, eating and playing games
• What message did Dickens aim to broadcast through A Christmas Carol?

  Christmas should be a time of goodwill
• What approach do some people take towards Christmas festivities?

  Bah humbug approach
• What societal issue was Dickens aware of in Victorian Britain?

  Poverty
• What caused overpopulation in Victorian cities?

  The Industrial Revolution
• How did Dickens describe workhouses in his writings?

  As difficult places likened to prisons
• What did the new Poor Law of 1834 require for financial assistance?

  Entering a workhouse if unemployed
• What did Dickens criticize in his writings?

  The new Poor Law
• What do the two children named Ignorance and Want represent?

  Education as a way out of poverty
• What are the key themes in A Christmas Carol?

  • Poverty and social injustice
  • The spirit of Christmas and goodwill
  • The contrast between wealth and hardship
  • The importance of family and community
• How does Dickens portray the Cratchit family in A Christmas Carol?

  • Hard-working despite poverty
  • Represents the struggles of the poor
  • Contrast to Scrooge's character
  • Emphasizes the need for compassion
• What societal changes occurred during the Victorian era that affected Christmas traditions?

  • Introduction of the Christmas tree
  • Popularization of Christmas cards
  • Emphasis on family gatherings
  • Shift towards celebrating with food and festivities
• What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on Victorian society?

  • Overpopulation in cities
  • Increased poverty and crime
  • Long working hours in factories
  • Unsanitary living conditions
• How did Dickens's personal experiences influence his writing?

  • Experienced poverty in childhood
  • Advocated for social reform
  • Highlighted issues of class disparity
  • Used characters to reflect societal struggles