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From Redemption to Compassion: Exploring the underlying themes of Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens' book ‘A Christmas Carol’ will forever remain a timeless classic. It has themes ranging from redemption to compassion and beautifully narrates the power of empathy over people. Published during the Victorian era, Dickens crafted a tale that not only captured the social injustices that were prevalent during that…

The Times of India

The Guardian view on A Christmas Carol: a tale of redemption for an irredeemable age

Editorial: Charles Dickens’ fable created an imagery of urban poverty that haunts us today, but don’t think Scrooge’s about-turn is a recipe for social justice

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The Shepherd: Disney's ghostly new Christmas tale evokes the eerie qualities of Britain's abandoned second world war airfields

From Charles Dickens to M.R. James, Christmas has a long association with ghost stories. In The Shepherd – part of Disney+’s festive fare for this year – we have an evocative addition to the genre.

The Conversation

First Thing: Netanhayu set to resist any US attempt to rein in Israel’s Gaza destruction

Joe Biden left in a bind as Israel tells US it needs ‘months’ to defeat Hamas. Plus, Ukraine stung after Hungary’s Viktor Orbán blocks EU war funding

The Guardian - UK

Dutch town shakes off political strife with ‘world’s largest Dickens festival’

Festival a ‘flight from reality’ for expected 125,000 visitors to enjoy street theatre and Victorian treats

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Andy Murray’s granny shows off to Mary Berry

Fondue and a special yule log are also among the treats being served up on Berry’s tour of the Highlands. Plus, A League of Their Own get into the festive spirit. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

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Best Free Winter Holiday Lessons and Activities

These top free winter holiday lessons and activities are easy to access, use and enjoy for teachers and students alike.

Tech&Learning

From exhilarating Oliver! to a mardy Beast in the east – three of the best Christmas family shows

Lionel Bart’s classic musical is all light and shade in James Brining’s in-the-round revival; actors and audience ad-lib with aplomb in a seaside Beauty and the Beast; plus, a camp and catchy Snow Queen

The Guardian - UK

Wild beasts and Charles II: amateur army digs for history in British parks and gardens

Volunteers wielding trowels in Greenwich are among many exploring sites as community digs boom across the UK

The Guardian - UK

A Christmas Carol: 8 Facts You Might Not Know About Charles Dickens’ Story And Its Many Adaptations

Here are some stories behind A Christmas Carol, both the novella and its various adaptations.

Cinemablend

Classic Aussie cinema and new twists on old classics: our picks of December streaming

At a time when it feels like it can be impossible to keep up with all the different streaming platforms – both in time and in money – the appearance of a new platform that breaks through the noise is something remarkable.

The Conversation

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (December 1)

From star-studded Dickens adaptations to returning thriller series, there’s plenty to watch this weekend.

TechRadar

9 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Apple and more (Dec. 1-3)

Our guide on what to watch this weekend includes Virgin River, Slow Horses and Candy Cane Lane

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Spectacle, speed and savagery: Disney’s The Artful Dodger comes down under for a pop period spin

In a 1950 essay on Charles Dickens, literary critic Dorothy Van Ghent suggested the author had an unusual way of writing about the human form.

Tom’s Guide

7 new shows to watch this week: Netflix, Apple and more (Nov. 27-Dec. 3)

This week's new TV shows include Slow Horses, Virgin River and more

The Guardian - UK

‘I got to have an affair with Kylie!’ Stars share their best Doctor Who moments – part one

As the sci-fi smash turns 60, its stars and creators reminisce about their top memories with the Time Lord – from love onboard the Titanic to K9 doing the crossword

The Guardian - UK

The Life and Lies of Charles Dickens by Helena Kelly review – great speculations

A new biography suggests everything we know about Dickens is wrong

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Chicago Sun-Times

Things to do in Chicago Nov. 16-22: The Mix

“Boop! The Betty Boop Musical,” the City’s official tree lighting ceremony, and the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival area among the cool things to check out in the week ahead.

The Guardian - UK

Archaeologists uncover colourful walls and fireplaces of London workhouse

Discoveries suggest St Pancras workhouse that may have inspired work of Charles Dickens was intended to be place of comfort

Chicago Sun-Times

Area stages serving up plenty of holiday cheer — and more — this season

‘Christmas Carol,’ ‘Cinderella,’ ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ just some of the theater productions to enjoy in the months ahead.

The Guardian - UK

‘Success stories’: Historic England adds several sites to risk register but removes 203

Hotel that inspired Charles Dickens added to Heritage at Risk Register alongside Gunpowder Plot house

The Independent UK

Iconic hotel which hosted the Beatles and inspired Dickens’ first novel faces risk of being lost forever

Holmfirth Conservation Area, which starred in popular TV comedy series Last Of The Summer Wine, has been named

The Independent UK

Hotel which hosted British stars and inspired Dickens’ first novel named at risk

Holmfirth Conservation Area, which starred in popular TV comedy series Last Of The Summer Wine, has been named among the saved sites.

The Guardian - UK

Researcher uncovers a new body of work believed to be by Louisa May Alcott

Academic says the seven short stories, five poems and one non-fiction work could be written by the Little Women author under the name EH Gould

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