He hated him at first...but then at the end warmed up to him
The boy who stood in front of Scrooge's house on Christmas was a "solitary child, neglected by his friends." He was a poor, ragged, and hungry boy who wished Scrooge a Merry Christmas but was chased away by him.
He says this in reference to a solitary boy left at Christmas time in School - The "poor boy" was in fact Scrooge
He states its "Christmas day"
24th December 1843 for Jacob Marley and the three ghosts from 1am Christmas day
Scrooge said that he wished he had given something to the boy who was singing a Christmas carol at his door as a form of appreciation and kindness. He regretted not acknowledging and supporting the joyful spirit of the boy during the holiday season.
He seen how sad and lonely he was on Christmas .
The spirit shows Scrooge the young boy Ebenezer, alone and neglected at school during the Christmas holidays, longing for some warmth and companionship. Scrooge realizes the impact of his own childhood experiences on his personality and actions in the present.
To buy the biggest turkey from the Poulterer
Originally he hated it. Left as a child across Christmas in his boarding school Scrooge was the only boy who was not with a loving family . He states he has only his books for company
He chases off a boy singing "God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen."
Scrooge tells the boy he will pay him a half a crown for bringing the prized turkey to Bob Cratchit's house in "A Christmas Carol."
The Ghost warned scrooge to beware of the children. The boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want. Beware them both, and all of their degree, but most of all beware this boy!