A Christmas Carol is a classic story written by Charles Dickens that has become a beloved Christmas tradition. It tells the story of a miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the ghost of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley. Scrooge is taken on a journey through time to see how his selfish and greedy ways have affected his life and the lives of those around him. Ultimately, Scrooge realizes the error of his ways and is transformed into a more compassionate and generous man.