The tale of Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future has become synonymous with the festive season. (Picture: Getty) Traditional festive tale A Christmas Carol has been adapted ...

Getty Images It isn’t really Christmas without “A Christmas Carol.” Since 1843, when Charles Dickens published what he called his “little Christmas book,” it’s never gone out of print ...

Image: public domain A Christmas Carol ... of the book's physical appearance, noting that it's "a pretty little book to look at" thanks to its gilt-edged pages, and crimson cotton cover.