One of the most famous examples of a Christmas story being narrated is Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." This classic novella tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a selfish and greedy man who is visited by four ghosts on Christmas Eve. The ghosts show Scrooge the past, present, and future consequences of his actions and help him see the error of his ways. The story has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and musicals, and it remains a beloved holiday classic.