As we enter the Christmas season, we find ourselves looking back upon the classic tales that so define the season for us. One such tale is Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Most know of the story, even if they haven’t actually read the text. The story centers on an old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, a man who seems excessively cruel and vindictive. However, on one Christmas Eve, the old miser is visited by his former business partner and three spirits, who show him what he needs to know to recapture the true Christmas spirit. What is that spirit? For Scrooge, it was recapturing the idea of sharing your gifts with the world, particularly those gifts that can help others in a less fortunate position than yourself.
The Christmas Spirit: Houston Texans Style
