The story "A Christmas Carol" takes place during Victorian times in England, which was a period that lasted from 1837 to 1901. It is a classic tale of redemption and forgiveness, in which the protagonist, Ebenezer Scrooge, learns the value of kindness and compassion after being visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. The story was written by Charles Dickens in 1843 and has since become one of the most beloved and enduring Christmas stories ever written.