The story of Christmas Carol is set in London during the Victorian era, which was a time of great social and economic change in England. It was a period of great prosperity, but also a time of great poverty and inequality. It was a time when the rich and powerful were often insulated from the struggles and hardships of the poor, and when many people felt that the government was not doing enough to address social and economic issues. The story of Christmas Carol takes place in December 1843.