The Dark Truth of A Christmas Carol (and Why It Matters) | Not the Story You Think It Is

[@MystikManor]

Thanks for watching! A Christmas Carol was one of my favorite stories growing up, so I’m really excited to share this video with you. Let me know-did anything surprise you, or change how you see the story? I’d love to hear your thoughts!✨And yes, I know 'Carol of the Bells' is everywhere in this video, but it’s my favorite.😊 If you enjoyed this darker side of history, don’t forget to like and share to help spread the word about the channel!🎄

[@Hocuspocusbfc]

This actually just made me appreciate the story even more tbh. Idk what you're talking about, Carol of the Bells sleighs. 🛷

[@Chronicallynocturnal]

So glad you brought back this narrator. He’s so epic.

[@LadyWolf6692]

@@MystikManor As always, another great video! With Tiny Tim, I always wondered if he suffered from rickets. It makes sense because of the malnutrition and lack of vitamin D (not sure if London's weather and/or the poor air quality contributed to that or not).

[@MystikManor]

@@LadyWolf6692 Thank you so much!💜 Interesting thought. He very well may have. Without Vitamin D children’s legs can bow. London is usually overcast. Victorian Camden Town where the Cratchits live would have been blanketed by smoke. So that’s probably what it was!

[@jevilihinbey]

@@MystikManor it my favourite too and Carol of the Bells

[@carolzala3215]

At last. A man who understands what Dickens was all about. He did more for the poor than we can appreciate. God bless his soul and thank you.

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

He was a true advocate of social reform, A GOOD MAN.

[@coxmosia1]

​@@DanielAppleton-lr9eq Nope not a good man. Left his wife and 6-8 children for a younger woman.

[@kellys.6047]

A Christmas Carol is an annual event for my family. I wish certain people in politics today would take the message to heart. We need more love today less hate.❤🎄🎄❤️❤️

[@IronCavalier]

Why politicians? Your neighbor is a better hope.

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

@@IronCavalier Exactly. Start SMALL then WORK UP.

[@Janillo2782]

THIS DOCUMENTARY OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL IS EXTRAORDINARILY WELL DONE! CONGRATS!

[@stevedolesch9241]

A Christmas Carol, especially portrayed by Alistair Sim has always been in my heart. Also, I was chosen once or twice as "Tiny Tim" when I came to Canada from Hungary at the age of 10 in 1965. Thank you for this documentary.

[@sharonmedeiros9819]

We have gone backwards in society. It's as if we never learn from the past . I'm so sad for humanity.

[@jackaylward-williams9064]

"Are there no prisons? are there no unemployment benefits?"

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

A lot of humans seem *almost allergic* to learning from experience.

[@kashigata]

What past are you talking about? One where white men had all the power? One where blacks had even fewer rights than they do now?You really need to educate yourself about historical realities. Healthcare was worse, social security didn’t exist, societal norms were extremely constricting of individual freedoms, woman had few rights etc etc. Life is demonstrably better now and it keeps getting better.

[@yippeeyokai5750]

A lot of right wingers want to reverse all that progress you mentioned. They want to take us back to us back to the 19th century. ​@@kashigata

[@wendyerskine6951]

100% true. Sad but true. ❤

[@kimwilliford6303]

I love Charles Dickens' the Christmas Carol. My favorite ghost was the ghost of Christmas Present. He is jolly, insightful and honest. He is knowledgeable and loving and respectful. He is most impactful to me because of his traits that shows me better times and a better world is coming. Have hope, trust in God and be patient

[@joyfulyes]

And take action!

[@FortisKnight]

Christmas Past had the greatest impact on my life, throughout the years. Albert Finney’s 1970 Scrooge used a very off book design for the Past’s look, however the journey that Ghost took Scrooge on was very poignant to me, watching this version of Christmas Carol 10 years after it’s making, loyally waiting and enraptured at 10 and continuing in my middle age now. Thank you Mr Dickens

[@MissyFaith1971]

Sadly people still have this attitude about the poor these days. I love this story and your video

[@georgecoons6872]

the jehovah witness paradise on planet earth will not happen. unless you live 1 billions years a go.

[@leorudham62]

I don’t think it’s only attitudes to the poor these days. It’s the attitude of CEOs, directors and managers towards their employees that stinks.

[@joyfulyes]

​@@leorudham62and the fact that so many ordinary people seem to be brainwashed to be angry at the wrong people. Other regular people are not the threat, not the cause of our hardship. But a garbage line of thinking exploits people's xenophobia and desire to believe the world is fair. As a result, the fox is given power over the henhouse.

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

@@leorudham62 Most CEOs worship Mammon.

[@ilse3887]

and charity should not be like a coat you wear once a year!!

[@violett6377]

May God bless us all and save us from ourselves! Hunger, poverty, child abuse, animal abuse, insincerity, war, hunger, etc… May you always find light and love in the darkest of times …We are not on Earth forever.

[@MaryAnnAngros-fq9yy]

Bravo

[@MaryAnnAngros-fq9yy]

God bless us, everyone!

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

This has always been one of my favorite stories. I knew about many of the influences that inspired Dickens to write it, but this was the most comprehensive video that I have seen of it to date. As one who has learned from the story at a young age, I have always tried to keep generosity and kindness on my heart not only around Christmas time, but throughout the year. However, if I were to get a visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past, I would cherish seeing those who are no longer with us today.

[@deborahbarry8250]

Absolutely

[@Mirriam02]

@collectingonthecheap56353, I agree with you. The ghost of Christmas-past would be most desirable to me, seeing long lost loved ones(& friends) would be a profound experience. I'd probably get all teary-eyed:)

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

@@Mirriam02 A lot of business magnates should get a visit from *ALL 3* . Elon Musk & Jeff Bezos come to mind.

[@andrewvelonis5940]

I've seen better, though this was adequate.

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

@@andrewvelonis5940 This is quite detailed. It would need to be at least an *HOUR LONGER* to be more comprehensive & cover all the bases, I should think.

[@alwoodsmodellingmayhem]

"But I am sure that I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round…as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely" No matter what I went through as a child, Christmas was always special. As an adult I retained the child like joy, but added to it this phrase. Goodwill to all. I really enjoyed this video. Subbed.👍👍😉

[@1cpascal]

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is the one whom I've always been the most fascinated with. Not only does he represent people's fear of death, as was mentioned in the video, but he also represents anxiety towards the future. With the past and the present, we have the advantage of knowing what they contain. But the future is a dark abyss that could have all sorts of nasty surprises awaiting their day. Each ticking second slowly brings our death closer towards us in time, and we don't know when it will be. As Scrooge found out, there's no guarantee that any one of us will live to see next Christmas. Another idea that was mentioned in the video and attributed to Victorian times, but is still very common today, is the belief that poverty is a personal failing. Whether then or now, I think that people convince themselves of this because they don't want to admit that it could happen to them. Most people would need nothing more than a sudden job loss to throw them into poverty, so the livelihoods of most people is a constant source of uncertainty. It's also another nasty thing that the future might hold for any one of us.

[@jolene9732]

I always found it interesting that he did not speak. I saw this as allowing Scrooge to reflect on the things he saw and FELT with the other two spirits. He was FEELING the pain of his treatment towards others and the pain of not letting human kindness into his life. He begged for another opportunity to make "mankind HIS business" not knowing if it would be granted. Thus the ELATION he experienced when he realized the opportunity WAS granted.

[@1cpascal]

@@jolene9732 I agree. His being silent also made him frightening, while the other spirits weren't, as well as having a much more spooky appearance than the others.

[@danielfontes6629]

But he also represents one part of the ancient Germanic concept of time as the shadow of things that may come to pass if certain events remain unaltered. Rather than being purely fatalistic I would say that the ancient Germanic People had a very sensible view of time that was common with most folks of Indo-European ancestry as exemplified by the 3 NorniR, Udhr "That Which Is" (the past), Verdhandi "That Which Is Becoming" (Now) and Skuld, "That Which Should Be." Note how the past is a set thing then the present is seen as in flux and the future is, as with the Ghost Of Christmas Future, a shadow of things that will come to pass if certain events remain unaltered. Another thing that's interesting viewed this way is how someone becomes traumatized, as with a fear of dogs learned at a young age from a dog attacking them. That has happened, it's there in their memory and that set even influences how the person will view dogs. Again, it makes perfect sense!

[@lunarrainbow2501]

I agree or in my case a sudden health problem because I had hopped to learn to drive get out on my own and be a mother and can't now because I have focal seizures and don't know what I'm doing or when I'm having one 😢😞

[@jamellfoster6029]

For some, it is a personal failing (people get on drugs and commit crimes then serve time in prison. Those I feel no pity for).

[@wcsearcy]

I've played the ghost of Christmas Present, twice! And I loved every minute of it. This story speaks volumes to my heart, and highlights my short comings. I am a better person because of this work. Thank you Mr. Dickens.

[@russell2910]

A better person than who?

[@QuestManiacus95]

@@russell2910 Than his old self, I guess. :)

[@russell2910]

@@QuestManiacus95 they usually make the least liked person the ghost. So perhaps others didn't like you either. Merry Christmas everybody

[@johnwhitmore5408]

I love " A Christmas Carol." I have a copy of the book and all the movies made from it on dvds. But this video, with it's explanations, gives me a whole new outlook and appreciation on Dickens' work. Thank you so much...

[@The4Horsemen421]

I love how you brought spooky Christmas back!

[@stephen6452]

"Dodger" by Terry Pratchett continues that. Superb book, by the way. Set in London.

[@LyndaCarnes]

My favorite ghost was the Ghost of Christmas Past. That one reveled the potential for good in Scrooge when he was young and detailed young Scrooge's trauma in life that molded him into the man he became. He could have been good and loving and happy, but he allowed the darkness to overtake him when he took it upon himself to be responsible for holding so tightly to every bit of wealth he could grasp. But the ghost that terrified me the most was the ghost of Christmas yet to come. I was so terrified of that one that it was the main character in paralyzing, recurrent nightmares that awakened me trying to scream but unable to expel any sound or move to roll over or raise myself out of bed. I would lie there, sweating profusely, but unable to even open my eyes. Scared the hell out of me for a long time. I think the dreams may have been influenced by a traumatic death of a friend in 2nd grade who was runover by a car and killed. Before that happened, I had never known anyone to die. It was a concept that did not exist in my mind. Children are probably much better equipped these days to deal with the facts of life and death than I was in the second grade. In the early 1950tys, we only had small black and white televisions, and they offered very limited programing. I don't remember learning anything about death from Leave It to Beaver or Queen for a Day.

[@GwendolynPorter-w6c]

I remember as a sixth grader I had the privilege to go to Radio City Music Hall to see the Christmas show. I also went there in fourth and fifth grade. The movie Scrooge starring Albert Finney had been released. I truly liked that version because it closer to the original Dickens story with variations! After the movie, there was a Nativity scene with live animals across the stage! This twelve year old lost her mind! It was very well produced and will stay etched in my memory. Albert Finney and Alastair Sim will always be my favorite Scrooges(if that's a word 😂)! I have the Finney version on DVD. Great memories! ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@michaelfritts6249]

Alastair Sim has always been my "favorite" Ebenezer Scrooge. Albert Finney, in my mind, will always be the "Big Fish". 👍😁

[@Chronicallynocturnal]

Love it! The ghost of Christmas past would impact me the most by far.

[@jefbowles7745]

Bravo, I would have to say all had a impact on me as a small child, growing up in foster care was rough for a bit . It told me even though I had it rough other's where suffering even now with are homeless community. My gingerbread heart goes out to all the homeless There is always hope remember this is a moment in your life, but just a moment and then things will get better. Love Auntie Switch

[@mrsmargueritejwhite1471]

My dad said when I was down that there are many worse off than you we was poor but somehow life wasn't to bad,we ate well but not all the trimmings of Christmas or birthdays as some knew or know now.we had chicken for Christmas and not much presents but I had love from my dad ...

[@chesskinge4627]

Ebenezer Scrooge: [on Tiny Tim] Tell me, Spirit... Will he live? Ghost of Christmas Present: I see an empty place at this table. I see a crutch without an owner, carefully preserved. If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, the child will die. Ebenezer Scrooge: No. Say he'll be spared. Ghost of Christmas Present: If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, none other of my species will find him here. But if he is to die, then let him die...! "AND DECREASE THE SURPLUS POPULATION!" Ebenezer Scrooge: You use my own words against me? Ghost of Christmas Present: Yes! So perhaps, in the future, you will hold your tongue until you have discovered where the surplus population is, and WHO it is. It may well be that, in the sight of Heaven, you are more worthless and less fit to live than MILLIONS like this poor man's child.

[@mijiyoon5575]

Good ole Fezziwig loved to dance ... I'm all for dancing💃🕺🎼🎶🎼🎶🎼🎶

[@canuckprogressive.3435]

Beautifully illustrated and narrated.

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

Take all your LOLcats & put them out for the night. Or leave them inside, whatever.....

[@GnomeInPlaid]

Yes, AI is progressing, but I miss the old human touch.

[@MystikManor]

​@@GnomeInPlaid I totally understand where you're coming from. AI is definitely a tool I use to enhance my videos, but everything from the research to the storytelling and creative vision behind my videos are all my own. So, just know that there is a human behind my videos!🙂

[@GnomeInPlaid]

@@MystikManor So glad to hear that. Thank you for the kind reply. I don't want to see our creative people being shut out by automation.

[@MystikManor]

@GnomeInPlaid I completely agree. Thank you for your thoughtful comment! AI doesn’t replace creativity, it elevates it when combined with dedication and passion. Everyone needs tools to bring their vision to life, my medium just happens to use a different tool. My videos take a lot of time and effort to create, I custom create almost all my clips rather than relying on stock footage or photos. It’s all part of the creative process just done in a different way. There's always room for all types of creators.🙂

[@barbararoberts7082]

Love this video! Thanks for sharing ☺️ My favorite ghost is the ghost of the present. He's very gregarious, but not afraid to never sugar coat anything.

[@bomiller9005]

I loved this! My favorite ghost was the ghost of Christmas present because he used Scrooge's own words about the poor to show him how wrong he had been.

[@Sue-np9fp]

Absolutely fantastic video of a much loved book, since my childhood! Thank you for your comprehensive deconstruction of the symbolism, and social context, in which Dickens was writing. Your script and beautiful presentation illuminated the story, at a richer and deeper level, for me! I've always loved the Ghost of Christmas Present; he's larger than life, his generosity, and humanity; the way he laughs (gently), at Scrooge! He represents optimism, and the potential for change-for all of us! Wonderful video! Thank you! love sue xxx

[@veganleigh4817]

A beautifully crafted video, and I love the narration. A Christmas Carol has always been one of my favorites. I watch every version I can find, and listen to the audiobook versions as well. It's not Christmas without Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Ghost of Christmas Present. Thank you for this excellent Christmas gift. I'll be watching it often.

[@racheljolley26352]

Oh how interesting, thank you! My absolute favourite story, just love it and the happy ending. Oh my goodness but this story resonates so much with today! 🎄🫶🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@NatalieCompton-m6r]

Thank you for helping us learn the beliefs and culture at that time

[@chezheron]

Thank you for taking the time to make this wonderful exposé of such a well-known and beloved piece of English literature. The graphics and narration are excellent. Well done!

[@Elizabeth-g6z3p]

A Christmas Carol is as poignant today as it was in Victorian England. I too think that society has gone backwards because there are MANY Scrooge's out there. We are called-upon to be more generous, open-hearted and kind and this applies when we are being "tested". Thank You very much indeed. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@mummie016]

The Ghost of Christmas Present was the one that I really loved and had a huge impact on me. It was absolutely wonderful getting to know the background,... Thankyou 😊... looking forward to hearing more.

[@nancyfreeman8402]

🎉 A Christmas Carol one of my favorite stories! I taught it to my 5th & 6th graders for years. Each time finding different symbolism and meaning. You created an excellent study of a fabulous story. Thank you!❤

[@ericpanissidi6761]

As grandparents, saved for a rainy day, and debt free now. More carefree and generous. Totally makes sense

[@violett6377]

God bless. ❤

[@shelbymunro8941]

I think that the Ghost of Christmas Past would impact me the most. That ghost is a Sweet Pea.

[@williampark974]

I've always loved A Christmas Carol. Marley's ghost affected me the most. Hell is no place for man. Christ is the only one that can save us from that awful place.

[@MJARTBYDAY]

This is and always has been and always will be my favourite story ever. You have used A.I. to create such a wonderful explanation about thew characters in the book of A Christmas Carol the story of Ebenezer Scrooge. The greatest story of all time in my opinion. Thank you for honouring it and putting together this amazing video ...

[@angelaelisabethgunnarsson1041]

I love all Charles Dickens books

[@cyndipaxton4669]

Christmas Carol is my favorite Christmas story . I have seen it so many different ways. Jacob Marley is the character that scares me the most. I really love The Ghost of Christmas Present in the Christmas Carol with George C.Scott . Cynthia Paxton from Delaware Ohio ❤😂

[@SgtGFHoward]

You missed a key point in the story- why did Scrooge spend Christmas alone at school? Why did his father not love him? And how is it that when last we see him as a schoolchild, his older sister is telling him how "Father is much happier now (that he remarried)"? The same reason Scrooge shuns Fred- Scrooge's mother died giving birth to Scrooge, and his father resented the boy for it. Fred's mother (Scrooge's sister) died giving birth to Fred, and Scrooge resents him for it. Women dying in childbirth was considerably more common in Dickens' time than it is now- he merely had to hint at it and his readership understood. "She died a woman- with children" the ghost said. "ONE child," Scrooge replied. "Your nephew, Fred" the ghost said in an accusatory manner.

[@kevinmassarelli6449]

In fact, Fan is described in the book as Scrooge's younger sister, Little Fan. The idea that Scrooge's mother died giving him birth and that Fan died giving birth to Fred was an invention of the 1951 movie starring Alistair Sim, and is repeated in the George C Scott version. But it is true that Dickens never explains what is meant by "Father is so much kinder now"

[@annbond5040]

I just watched a version of Scrooge with Patrick Stewart and Fran was his younger sister. How can that be when their mother died giving birth to Ebenezer? Or is Fran a half sister?

[@Hocuspocusbfc]

I’m not crying, you’re crying. OMG I love this channel. Best video ever. I love all the small details that you put into the videos. Especially here where you had what child is this playing for Tiny Tim's part. So so good. Thank you for this channel!

[@carolynpurser7469]

One of my favorite Christmas tales. After watching this video I love it even more. Always enjoy hearing the back stories of novels such as this.

[@Glammazon]

The past has always haunted me, to the point where my dreams are actually distorted memories of places I can no longer go because they have been torn down, including the high school where I graduated from over thirty years ago. I still dream that I'm going down the hallway of the school toward the room where the drama class took place, and the drama teacher, whose surname was Gilchrist, was waiting for me. These dreams are especially hard on me because I only had two sessions of the drama class in my senior year at high school. This was due to the fact that the following week the morning and afternoon drama classes were merged into one and I could not attend the class due to the fact that I was in the school's work program. I was so upset about this that I vowed I would say I had two years of drama in high school on any official form.

[@craigwarner6156]

i love the video,more please.its a little light in the dark of my father passing away a couple hours ago. im still processing it.

[@MystikManor]

@craigwarner6156 Craig, I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine how hard this must be for you right now. It truly means so much to me that my video could bring even a small bit of light during such a difficult time. Sending so much love your way.💕 Please take care of yourself, and know that my thoughts are with you.💜

[@annagottman8927]

My condolences and prayers❤❤❤❤

[@itsmeGeorgina]

Sincere condolances ❤🖤❤

[@sbasaras65]

🙏

[@deborahausten]

This is so well researched as a historian I’m impressed. There are you tubers who are clueless about any history it shows how dumbed down modern life has become .

[@MystikManor]

@deborahausten Thank you so much. I really appreciate the recognition!

[@jacquelinewatson2643]

Loved this as I love learning about Victorian times.

[@Janet-vh9my]

Charles Sickens was a genius,I don't think we realize how brilliant he was

[@SkyhySusie]

It’s evident how much effort went into making this. Thank you, it’s amazing!♥️

[@myopinion6092]

Was well aware of the history behind the story. Good for you to bring out a reminder

[@queenbee125]

This is what I call, A I done well. Keep up the good work.

[@susanfarrow6140]

Wonderful....and such amazing pictures and animations...lovely ❤😂😊😅

[@barryallenflash1]

What a GREAT video! I've never heard this take on "A Christmas Carol". I've seen the many versions and never really gave it much thought about it being based on a real character(s). I think the ghost that would affect ME would be "future".

[@LoisThiessen]

This is one of my favourite stories. I have 4 video options, which I watch every year - and not only a Christmas. For me, the joy, generosity and kindness of Christmas can be lived year round.

[@mrsmargueritejwhite1471]

So clever how you brought the story to life with these images from the past it must of taken a long time.really fascinating.thankyou.

[@vapormissile]

Can i get investment advice like i read about in the comments?

[@kathinglis8447]

Wonderful insight to the problems of victorianan England, thank goodness for Dickens, loved the way the ghosts were explained my favourite is the ghost of Christmas past 🎉

[@WaiferThyme]

This was wonderful!

[@caronfrench4683]

This was a lovely representation of literary history, thank you for the narrative & beautiful illustrations. My favourite Ghost would be of Christmas Past. It's always good to reflect on what has gone by, to learn from it & appreciate that it was of that moment, so as not to beat yourself up too much when things don't work out well.

[@redbarron1010]

I loved this video! A Christmas Carol is my all-time favorite. There is a book called Miss Marley that is now a tradition for me too which tells the story of Jacob Marley's past.

[@denxylboart4403]

I've always loved the Christmas Carol, and seeing this story about it was eye opening and refreshing 😍 ❤, and honestly I think all the ghost's and a good talk with scrooge after he sees all three would have an effect on me 😅 thank you so much and I loved your dumbledore reference at the end there 😊

[@itsmeGeorgina]

Takk!

[@MystikManor]

Thank you so much, @itsmeGeorgina, for the support! It truly means the world to me and keeps me motivated to create more content.💖

[@clatimer8897]

The ghost of Christmas present 🎁 inspiration to live in the moment 🎉

[@estellewebb2040]

I really liked this video Than you for going deep into what you thought the story really came from. Ever year I real his story an enjoy it🎄

[@trevor4092]

Poverty today can never be on a scale like Victorian England. Reality was far harsher back then And Mortality rates at a younger age were far far higher. From the candle light to The Electric light. Today it's too easy it's all here for us. Hardship is prevalent and sadly will be every generation. But in those days it was more widespread! God bless us Everyone! And kindness costs nothing in this World. And that's what this world Sorely is lacking badly

[@B50Stevie]

Excellent, really enjoyed the characters and interpretation of this timeless story. A story which has strong similarities with the behaviour of the wealthy figures behind the big corporations today, well done, it certainly made me look at this story in a totally different way.

[@barbaraboeckman1510]

Very interesting, wonderful video!

[@deathangel7335]

This is a story with lessons that the wealthy of our time could still benefit from learning. The wealth disparity gap is still obscenely wide, and many people still struggle to meet what should be basic human rites (such as food, shelter, proper reliable medical care, drinkable water, and safety from harm). That there are countries that still don't regard these as basic human rites (such as the USA and Israel) is horrific. We can do better, and the fact that we have to rely on charity, and not our governments that we already pay a significant cut of our salaries in the form of taxes, is disgusting.

[@lamontprospect9974]

This was presented beautifully with clarity and thoughtfulness. The CG's are amazingly well done. 🕊️🙏❤️

[@MystikManor]

@lamontprospect9974 Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support and so happy that you liked it.💜

[@lamontprospect9974]

@MystikManor You are welcome. This was very educational. ❤️🙏🕊️✝️

[@KatherineCompton-c1x]

That was lovely, thank you. 💖

[@moodydeb6814]

What a fascinating interpretation of "A Christmas Carol"! The graphics & animation are amazing! I enjoyed this immensely, as I've always loved "A Christmas Carol" ever since my dad introduced me to it years ago.

[@leighcast]

This AI art is totally cool! The clothing especially! I can see how AI can bring the past alive!! Great educational and entertaining video!!

[@jamesmantia8609]

I am not afraid of death, and I can't live in the past. The ghost of christmas present is my favorite character. I am a big giver. I loved your take on one of my most favorite CD stories. dark and cheerful. With salvation cafe of others besides oneself.❤

[@polarbear1754]

I really enjoyed this video. I liked the graphics and the narrator's voice is perfect

[@BloobleBonker]

This is very beatifully narrated. So enjoyable and evocative😊

[@benjamincase1427]

G. K. Chesterton pointed out that Dickens was really using his Christmas Carol to, in essence, dispel the notion that people's intrinsic value can be estimated by the size of their purse and social standing. Hence the use and refutation of the enlightened, Darwinian attitude towards the relationship between the weaker and stronger in society: i.e., "if [the impoverished] would rather die... they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population." Ebenezer is forced to confront the question of what makes one person a member of the "surplus population" and another not? Specifically, on what grounds can Scrooge determine he himself is not a member of the "surplus population"? On what grounds can he determine that Tiny Tim is not? The enlightenment and the consequential shift in views regarding morality and the intrinsic, transcendent value of human life, must really be applauded for inspiring Dickens to compose this timeless novelette - if not directly, then indirectly.

[@MrGordonSims]

Very well-researched and compelling. Thank you.

[@mijiyoon5575]

Yeah, it's scary to have no health care, paying rent b/c nobody can afford a real home that they can own. Not owning the land your mobile home is on, low wages & getting put off the land your mobile units is on b/c the real owners want the land developed. No union jobs w/job security, universal basic income, health care, free schools... be careful who you cast your vote for. Cold, hard reality is scary

[@barbaragonzales5944]

Spectacular!! Thank you.

[@sheilahall9795]

I enjoyed watching this presentation very much. Informative and entertaining to watch, beautiful visuals.

[@rowanlady]

Thank you for this beautiful video and narration about my favourite book. I read it every year at Christmas, or see a play or film of the story. It is a powerful redemption story and the characters are rounded and drawn into the story exquisitely. Bob Cratchit is my favourite character for his forbearance of Scrooge and love of family.

[@glenharvey40]

Amazing experience. It felt like I was there

[@angelaelisabethgunnarsson1041]

Ghosts are real. Some people just don't know how wrong they are.

[@orchidlilly7518]

Thank-you so very much. Enjoy your holiday Everyone.

[@derekmartin9281]

Great Video. A good reminder for us all ...

[@donnacravillion4165]

Thank you for this. When I was a kid we listened to the Christmas Carole every Christmas Eve. I want to share it with everyone.

[@MystikManor]

@donnacravillion4165 Thank you! We did as well! So glad you enjoyed it.

[@Elizabeth-g6z3p]

A Christmas Carol is a wonderful lesson for all of humanity. We need our Hearts and Minds in alignment and we need our Faith in God and Jesus strengthened every day. Thank You.

[@klaus-peterkubiak7795]

This novel reminds me a bit of the near death experiences that so many people talk about nowadays. Maybe Charles Dickens had an experience like that? Very creative people like him very often have a feeling for these things.

[@deborahbarry8250]

That was wonderful! I believe the ghosts of the man in changes, Marley, because of his greed

[@clauuvm]

Wonderful!!

[@jackjones-er1ts]

amazing adaption thank you for sharing

[@karlayork877]

Watching this on Christmas evening. Thank you, and merry Christmas to those at Mystik Manor!

[@JohnSwindells-zm4sq]

Thanks for a great video.I really enjoyed the backstorys to the people of this story and a very happy, kind, helpful, loving and merry Christmas to you and all your viewers.And after saying all that,i don't think I will be visited by any ghosts.Have fun❤

[@shaunpearce5718]

Veryy interesting; thanks for sharing.

[@jyotsnasawhney1245]

Well researched and well presented.

[@lkbee598]

Loved it, all the details.. I may have teared up a little. At what all the children had to go through back then, it was so sad.

[@rebeccascott1261]

Yes I thoroughly enjoyed. Keep up the good work.

[@rameyzamora1018]

Spectacular!

[@christophermunn3819]

The spirit of Christmas future is the most powerful.

[@MaryAnnAngros-fq9yy]

Excellent video!!

[@Eianluke13]

Great story. More like this. Great voice too