In this short novel, dickens follows old mizer ebenezer scrooge as he is forced to face up to a life of selfish behavior and allconsuming greed. A christmas carol was originally written, according to my research, by mathew franklin whittier, younger brother of quaker poet john greenleaf whittier, and mathews wife, abby poyen whittier. Christmas piano sheet music download free in pdf printable. A christmas carol lasts approximately 1 hour followed by a 15 minute intermission. As her health declines, her gracious spirit shines stronger and stronger, and is reflected in her sweet temperament toward her parents, brothers, and uncle. Born on christmas day, carol bird is special from the start.
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