"Christmas Carol" is a classic novella by Charles Dickens, originally published in 1843. The story follows the transformation of a bitter and miserly man named Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. Each ghost shows Scrooge a different aspect of Christmas, from the joyful past to the uncertain present and the hopeful future. The story is a timeless tale of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of kindness and compassion.