(Stave 2: The First of Three Spirits)
After the Ghost of Christmas Past departs, Scrooge is left feeling emotional and nostalgic. He begins to reflect on his life and the choices he has made that have led him to this point. Suddenly, he is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Present, who appears as a jovial and cheerful spirit.
The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge the joys and hardships of Christmas in the present day. He takes him to see the Cratchit family, who are struggling to get by on a small income but still manage to find joy in their simple lives. The Ghost