when was a christmas carol written

"A Christmas Carol" is a novella written by Charles Dickens and published in 1843. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold-hearted and miserly man, who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. The ghosts show Scrooge the error of his ways and how his actions affect those around him. Through their visits, Scrooge is given the opportunity to change his ways and make amends for his past actions. The story is a classic Christmas tale that has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and other media.