what is the genre of a christmas carol

"A Christmas Carol" is a classic Victorian novel by Charles Dickens, published in 1843. The genre of the novel is a Christmas ghost story and a morality tale that teaches the importance of kindness, compassion, and generosity. The novel follows the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter and miserly man, who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve and forced to confront his past, present, and future. Through these visits, Scrooge learns the value of changing his ways and embracing the spirit of Christmas.