Dickens valued family, but the character of Scrooge has chosen isolation over family to make more money, leaving him lonely, mean-spirited and disliked
Scrooge's transformation from sinner to benefactor completes his redemption, as Dickens suggests those who see the error of their ways should be forgiven if their change is genuine
Christmas is represented positively throughout the story, as a time to lift the spirits, especially for the poor, with food, kindness, singing, decorations, gifts, and the joyful Ghost of Christmas Present
Ghost stories were part of the Christmas tradition, and the supernatural elements in A Christmas Carol allow Dickens to explore themes and move between time and locations with ease