A Christmas Carol is a classic tale of a man named Ebenezer Scrooge who is visited by three ghosts who show him the error of his ways and the importance of kindness and generosity. The three ghosts are the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Scrooge is a bitter, miserly man who cares only for money and has no regard for the feelings of others. The ghosts show him the error of his ways and the consequences of his actions, leading him to change his ways and become a kinder, more generous person.