The four ghosts in A Christmas Carol are the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, and the Ghost of Christmas Present. The Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge back to his childhood, showing him the joy and innocence of Christmas that he has forgotten. The Ghost of Christmas Present takes him to the present day, showing him the suffering and poverty of the poor and the joy and generosity of the rich. The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows him the bleak future that lies ahead if he continues on his selfish path.