There are a total of five ghosts in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." The first is the Ghost of Christmas Past, who takes Scrooge back in time to see his childhood and past Christmas celebrations. The second is the Ghost of Christmas Present, who shows Scrooge the joy and generosity of the present day. The third is the Ghost of Christmas Future, who shows Scrooge his lonely and miserable future if he continues on his current path. The fourth is the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, who shows Scrooge the consequences of his actions. The fifth is the Ghost of Jacob Marley, who warns Scro