Its not. The giver has nothing to do with John Milton.
They are both based closely on the original book
The first printing of "A Christmas Carol" in 1843 was a commercial success, selling out by Christmas Eve. It received positive reviews from critics and readers alike. The book's popularity contributed to the revival of Christmas traditions and helped shape the way we celebrate the holiday today.
The three ghosts in "A Christmas Carol"—the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come—share a common purpose: to guide Ebenezer Scrooge towards redemption and transformation. Each ghost reveals different aspects of Scrooge's life, forcing him to confront his choices and their consequences. They embody the themes of memory, consequence, and hope, ultimately urging Scrooge to embrace compassion and change. Despite their differing appearances and methods, all three are integral to Scrooge's journey toward a better self.
Well they are alike because they both fought in war
Both holidays have traditions and symbols
The only similarity is that they both occur in the winter.
Both existed for about 10 years, both had changes of government and both were violent and often bloody.
12 December 2009Father Christmas and a David Tennent look-alike, dressed as Dr Who, will be there.
The French revolution was a class struggle and social revolution similar to a civil war. The American revolution was a colonial insurrection in which the colonies were fighting for autonomy.
Transformers
Of course other people can celebrate christmas. Christmas is a tradition, and it is more and more celebrated by christians and atheists alike. Christmas has become much more of a family thing as opposed to a religious thing.